Musical career:
Savas' career began with the recording Warum rappst du? ("Why do you rap?"). He gained attention with controversial lyrics in songs like Schwule Rapper ("Gay Rappers"), LMS (Lutsch mein' Schwanz, "Suck my dick"), and Pimplegioneah. Initially Savas rapped in English in groups like the Basic Elements. He became more successful in bands such as M.O.R. und Westberlin Maskulin together with the underground-rapper Taktloss. In 2001 he left his recording firm Put Da Needle To Da Records and the group M.O.R. itself because of personal and artistic differences.
In 2002 he released his first solo album Der beste Tag meines Lebens (The best day of my life) with his own recording company begun in the same year, Optik Records. He worked with many German and international artists including Azad, Curse, Moses Pelham, Samy Deluxe, RZA, J-Luv, Lumidee, Bligg, Jadakiss, Xavier Naidoo, and Smut Peddlers.
With his recording firm, he sought to build up and promote a number of artists, including for example Eko Fresh whom he discovered. Currently the following artists are under contract: DJ Nicon, Melbeatz, Ercandize, Caput, and Amar. The contract with the rapper SD ended because of musical differences and he left followed by his friend Spontan. At the moment Savas' little brother Sinan is also under contract.
At the end of 2004, Eko Fresh released the song Die Abrechnung in which he dissed Kool Savas. In February 2005, Kool Savas answered with the track Das Urteil ("The judgement"). The track was available for free download on the hip hop website Mzee.com and was accompanied by a video clip that was voted twenty times for first place on the MTV TRL charts.
In March 2005 he participated in an advertising campaign for the animals rights organization PETA in which he spoke against the consumption of meat.
Private life:
As a baby Savas returned to Turkey with his family at one years old. His father was arrested for political activities, forcing his mother to return to Aachen. In 1987 the reunited family moved to Berlin where Savas first came in contact with rap music. In 1997, he acted in the film Geschwister – Kardesler in the role of Ahmed.
He lives with his long-time girlfriend Melbeatz (Melanie) in Heidelberg. The relationship is also one of artistic and business collaboration as she makes many of his beats. They also are both vegetarians. At the end of 2004, there was a rumor that they were no longer together. Savas responded in the song Was hab' ich dir angetan? (What did I do to you?) on the album ONE.
Hände Hoch
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Optik Army! Euer bester Freund!
S-A-V! Melbeatz!
DJ Nicon! Amar!
Dirty SD! Ercandize!
Caput! Hebt die Hände hoch!
Vertraut uns! Wir sind Profis, Homie!
O-R!
Wir haben so gut wie gewonnen
Unsere Crew ist die Bombe
An dunklen Tagen geben wir euch
Licht wie die Sonne es ist so
Unser Kampf ist wie Christus gegen Mephisto
Wie - Ken gegen Barbie - Optik Army
Fuck it, das Gute gegen das Böse
Wie ein Rudel von Löwen
Gemeinsam wie ein Schwarm von Vögeln
Yes, das ist nicht dramatisch
Das ist fantastisch
Wenn alles an seinem Platz ist, ein Puzzle
Das in sich passt
Unglaublich, wie Dirty sagen würde
Deutschland braucht einen König
Einen Mann von Stolz, ein Mann mit Würde
Jemand, der dir Kraft gibt wenn
Du zu scheitern drohst
Dessen Stimme zu dir in der Krise
Spricht und sagt: "Mach weiter, los!"
Gib nicht auf, folg mir, ich führ dich!
Bleib an meiner Seite und
Ich belohne dich fürstlich
Ich geb dir mein Wort!
Es gibt nichts mehr was uns hält
Auf dem Weg nach oben!
Auf dem Weg zu den Millionen!
Worauf wartest du, huh?
Yo, ich geb euch noch ein Acapella
Und danach is Durchdreh Time
Ihr habt klein angefangen
Danach müssen wir durchdrehen
Gib mir nochn bisschen
The lyrics to Kool Savas's song "Hände Hoch" express a sense of unity and strength within the Optik Army, a hip-hop crew that Kool Savas is a part of. The song starts with a call for Germany to raise their hands high, representing a symbol of solidarity and support. Kool Savas mentions various members of the crew and emphasizes their professionalism and friendship. He presents their collective power and talent, stating that they have almost won and that their crew is like a bomb.
In the following verses, Kool Savas talks about how the crew brings light to dark days, just like the sun. He portrays their fight as a battle between good and evil, referencing Christus (Christ) and Mephisto (a devilish character). He compares their unity to a pack of lions and a flock of birds, highlighting the strength and harmony they possess. Kool Savas also talks about the need for a king figure in Germany, someone who brings pride and dignity, and who supports and motivates others to overcome their failures.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hände Hoch" celebrate unity, friendship, and the power of the collective. The song conveys a message of strength, encouragement, and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, Deutschland hebt die Hände hoch!
Germany, raise your hands up high!
Optik Army! Euer bester Freund!
Optik Army! Your best friend!
S-A-V! Melbeatz!
S-A-V! Melbeatz!
DJ Nicon! Amar!
DJ Nicon! Amar!
Dirty SD! Ercandize!
Dirty SD! Ercandize!
Caput! Hebt die Hände hoch!
Caput! Raise your hands up high!
Vertraut uns! Wir sind Profis, Homie!
Trust us! We are professionals, homie!
O-R!
O-R!
Wir haben so gut wie gewonnen
We have practically won
Unsere Crew ist die Bombe
Our crew is the bomb
An dunklen Tagen geben wir euch
On dark days, we give you
Licht wie die Sonne es ist so
Light like the sun, it is so
Unser Kampf ist wie Christus gegen Mephisto
Our battle is like Christ against Mephisto
Wie - Ken gegen Barbie - Optik Army
Like - Ken against Barbie - Optik Army
Fuck it, das Gute gegen das Böse
Fuck it, the good against the evil
Wie ein Rudel von Löwen
Like a pack of lions
Gemeinsam wie ein Schwarm von Vögeln
Together like a flock of birds
Yes, das ist nicht dramatisch
Yes, that's not dramatic
Das ist fantastisch
That's fantastic
Wenn alles an seinem Platz ist, ein Puzzle
When everything is in its place, a puzzle
Das in sich passt
That fits together
Unglaublich, wie Dirty sagen würde
Unbelievable, as Dirty would say
Deutschland braucht einen König
Germany needs a king
Einen Mann von Stolz, ein Mann mit Würde
A man of pride, a man with dignity
Jemand, der dir Kraft gibt wenn
Someone who gives you strength when
Du zu scheitern drohst
You are about to fail
Dessen Stimme zu dir in der Krise
Whose voice speaks to you in crisis
Spricht und sagt: 'Mach weiter, los!'
And says: 'Keep going, come on!'
Gib nicht auf, folg mir, ich führ dich!
Don't give up, follow me, I'll lead you!
Bleib an meiner Seite und
Stay by my side and
Ich belohne dich fürstlich
I'll reward you royally
Ich geb dir mein Wort!
I give you my word!
Es gibt nichts mehr was uns hält
There's nothing holding us back
Auf dem Weg nach oben!
On the way up!
Auf dem Weg zu den Millionen!
On the way to millions!
Worauf wartest du, huh?
What are you waiting for, huh?
Yo, ich geb euch noch ein Acapella
Yo, I'll give you another acapella
Und danach is Durchdreh Time
And then it's time to go crazy
Ihr habt klein angefangen
You started small
Danach müssen wir durchdrehen
Afterwards, we have to go crazy
Gib mir nochn bisschen
Give me a little more
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