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.
Intro
Kool Savas Lyrics
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They clap louder when you win an Oscar
But the people clap the loudest when you fall
And champ got knocked out today
Ich schlag' mir selbst in die Fresse, bevor ihr es tut
Und setz' mich über sie hinweg, Raps Viadukt
Sie suchen in zehn Augen Dialog?
Alle Hände am Tisch geformt, wie 'ne Triangel
Ihr Geist verstrahlt und besessen, ich weiß
Wessen Bücher ihr lest und welcher Regel ihr Folge leistet
Kein Int'resse an 'nem Pakt mit diesem Pack
Sie präsentieren ihren Kack mit 'nem scheiß strahlenden Lächeln
Die Offerte 'n Becher Blut für'n Platz an der Spitze
Wie könnt' ich so was jemals unterschreiben?
Lass mal die Witze, wirklich jetzt, rede nicht mit mir
Was denkst du, wer ich bin, du Flasche?
Lieber brenn' ich zu Asche, bevor ich das unterstütze
Trau' keiner Schlange, fick eure 48 Gesetze
Wem willst du Hund droh'n? Zu dir bin ich herloser, als Untote
Sie wollen mich umpolen, Hirn waschen
Nennen ihre Männer Lemminge, da sie sich grundlos führ'n lassen
Psycho-SMS in der Nacht, die Fotze die Sekte
Diese Drecksäcke boxen nur Schwächere
Erzähl'n ich würde sterben an Krebs
Doch besser für dich, wenn es nicht so ist
Sonst kämst du auf jeden mit würd' ich geh'n
Probier' die Fakten zu dreh'n, mein Shit ist die Wahrheit
Ich wär' mehr Mann, als ihr, mit 'nem Kilt und Armreif
Zerbrech' dich wie'n Sparschwein, tu nur, als wärst du fromm
Aber Luzifer ist dein Gott und du willst ihm nah' sein
Ruft Mahlzeit, ich reiß' ihre Köpfe ab, sie glotzen wie Pferde
Rotz' auf die Erde und es wächst 'n Wahrzeichen
Was, ich schweig' nie, fick' Meinungen, wenn ich wieder mein Album
? Lauf' wie ?, keine Bars, nur Images, Mann
Stellt sie zur Rede, sie blocken ab und passen ?
Lass die Wut aus dem Zwinger, ich mach' dich Spinner so lange runter
bis du meinst, dass du grade Stimmen aus dem Himmel vernimmst
Sie würfeln nicht, kein Zufall, es ist durchgeplant
Verschwören sich, bündeln ihre Kräfte, tun sich zusamm'
Hört ihr es? Sie sind vor der Tür und klopfen an
Fürchte dich nicht, denn egal was sie machen
Sie könn' diese Mucke nie zerstör'n
Solang' ich hier steh', solang' ich hier steh'
Solang' ich, solang' ich, solang' ich hier steh'
Solang' ich hier steh', solang' ich hier steh'
Solang' ich, solang' ich, solang' ich hier steh'
In his song "Intro," Kool Savas raps about the nature of success and how it can sometimes be fleeting. He notes that people will often celebrate when someone achieves a major award like a Grammy or an Oscar, but they are even more eager to see that same person fall. Kool Savas points out that this is what happened to a "champ" who was knocked out on the day he is rapping about. The artist also shares some personal reflections and challenges others to question their beliefs and actions. Kool Savas acknowledges that he is willing to self-criticize and rise above any negative opinions that people might have of him. He uses provocative language and vivid imagery to drive home his points and draw listeners into his world.
Throughout the song, Kool Savas is highly critical of those who seek to manipulate and control others. He talks about how some people are willing to make sinister offers, such as a "cup of blood" in exchange for power and influence. He also references the concept of mind control, suggesting that some individuals or organizations are trying to "reprogram" people's minds and turn them into "lemmings" who blindly follow orders. Kool Savas is clearly disgusted by these practices and encourages his audience to resist them. He reminds listeners that they have the power to think for themselves and make their own choices, rather than simply accepting what they are told by those in authority.
Line by Line Meaning
The people clap loud when you win a Grammy
People show a lot of appreciation when you win a Grammy award.
They clap louder when you win an Oscar
When you win an Oscar, people clap louder than when you win a Grammy award.
But the people clap the loudest when you fall
When you fail, people clap louder than they did when you won an award.
And champ got knocked out today
Someone who was considered a champion has been beaten today.
Ich schlag' mir selbst in die Fresse, bevor ihr es tut
I will punch myself in the face before you get a chance to do it.
Und setz' mich über sie hinweg, Raps Viadukt
I am superior to them, like a viaduct for rapping.
Sie suchen in zehn Augen Dialog?
Do they want to have a conversation with ten different people?
Bitte wo bin ich hier gelandet?
Where have I ended up, please? (sarcastically)
Alle Hände am Tisch geformt, wie 'ne Triangel
All hands are formed on the table like a triangle shape.
Ihr Geist verstrahlt und besessen, ich weiß
I know that their minds are irradiated and possessed.
Wessen Bücher ihr lest und welcher Regel ihr Folge leistet
I know whose books they are reading and obeying whose rules.
Kein Int'resse an 'nem Pakt mit diesem Pack
I have no interest in making any deals with this group of people.
Sie präsentieren ihren Kack mit 'nem scheiß strahlenden Lächeln
They present their crap with a shitty, radiant smile.
Die Offerte 'n Becher Blut für'n Platz an der Spitze
They offer a cup of blood for a place at the top.
Wie könnt' ich so was jemals unterschreiben?
How could I ever sign something like that?
Lass mal die Witze, wirklich jetzt, rede nicht mit mir
Stop joking around, seriously, don't talk to me.
Was denkst du, wer ich bin, du Flasche?
Who do you think I am, you idiot?
Lieber brenn' ich zu Asche, bevor ich das unterstütze
I would rather burn to ashes than support that.
Trau' keiner Schlange, fick eure 48 Gesetze
Do not trust the snake, fuck your 48 laws.
Wem willst du Hund droh'n?
Who are you trying to threaten, you dog?
Zu dir bin ich herloser, als Untote
I am more of an outcast to you than the undead.
Sie wollen mich umpolen, Hirn waschen
They want to reprogram me, brainwash me.
Nennen ihre Männer Lemminge, da sie sich grundlos führ'n lassen
They call their men lemmings, because they follow blindly and without reason.
Psycho-SMS in der Nacht, die Fotze die Sekte
Psychotic messages at night, the bitch in the cult.
Diese Drecksäcke boxen nur Schwächere
These bastards only fight weaker ones.
Erzähl'n ich würde sterben an Krebs
They're saying that I'm dying of cancer.
Doch besser für dich, wenn es nicht so ist
But it's better for you if that's not true.
Sonst kämst du auf jeden mit würd' ich geh'n
Otherwise, I would take everyone down with me.
Probier' die Fakten zu dreh'n, mein Shit ist die Wahrheit
Try to twist the facts, but my shit is the truth.
Ich wär' mehr Mann, als ihr, mit 'nem Kilt und Armreif
I would be more of a man than you, even if I wore a kilt and an arm cuff.
Zerbrech' dich wie'n Sparschwein, tu nur, als wärst du fromm
You're breaking like a piggy bank, pretending to be pious.
Aber Luzifer ist dein Gott und du willst ihm nah' sein
But Lucifer is your god, and you want to be close to him.
Ruft Mahlzeit, ich reiß' ihre Köpfe ab, sie glotzen wie Pferde
They call it mealtime, but I will rip off their heads, and they will stare like horses.
Rotz' auf die Erde und es wächst 'n Wahrzeichen
Spit on the ground, and a monument will grow.
Was, ich schweig' nie, fick' Meinungen, wenn ich wieder mein Album
What, I never shut up, fuck opinions, when I release my album again.
? Lauf' wie ?, keine Bars, nur Images, Mann
Run like what?, no bars, only images, man.
Stellt sie zur Rede, sie blocken ab und passen ?
Ask them to explain, they block and dodge the question.
Lass die Wut aus dem Zwinger, ich mach' dich Spinner so lange runter
Let the anger out of the kennel, I'll make you spin down for a long time.
bis du meinst, dass du grade Stimmen aus dem Himmel vernimmst
Until you think you're hearing voices from the sky.
Sie würfeln nicht, kein Zufall, es ist durchgeplant
They don't roll the dice, it's not random, it's planned.
Verschwören sich, bündeln ihre Kräfte, tun sich zusamm'
They conspire, join forces, come together.
Hört ihr es? Sie sind vor der Tür und klopfen an
Do you hear it? They're at the door, knocking.
Fürchte dich nicht, denn egal was sie machen
Don't be afraid, because no matter what they do.
Sie könn' diese Mucke nie zerstör'n
They can never destroy this music.
Solang' ich hier steh', solang' ich hier steh'
As long as I stand here, as long as I stand here.
Solang' ich, solang' ich, solang' ich hier steh'
As long as I stand here, as long as I stand here, as long as I stand here.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fabian Grewe, Christopher Hyna, Andre Schmidt, Savas Yurderi
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