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1) Luciano (real name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Luciano (real name Patrick Großmann; born January 28, 1994 in Bautzen) is a German rapper from Berlin.

The son of a Mozambican father and a German mother, Luciano grew up mostly in the Schöneberg district of Berlin. He is a member of the rap crew Loco Squad Gang.

In 2020, Luciano was one of the first high-reach German-language rappers to release music in the internationally successful UK Drill style.

2. Luciano (born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964) is a Jamaican Roots Reggae artist. He first begun recording in 1992 under his first name Luciana, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

2) Luciano, born in 1978 in Chile and raised in Switzerland. Started DJing in 1993 and producing electronic music since 1997. In the mid-90's, he was promoting Sense Club and Encuentros con la Technocultura in Santiago de Chile in the company of many initiators of the Latin American electronic music scene: Señor Coconut AKA Atom Heart, Ricardo Villalobos, Pier Bucci, Dandy Jack, Adrian Schopf, Washington Miranda, Argenix Brito, Microman, etc.

Luciano left Chile at 21 and moved to Europe (2000), settling in Geneva (Switzerland) to launch Mental Groove Records and holding a residency at the Weetamix club. He gradually invaded the inner reaches of electronic culture, forming a partnership with Ibiza’s most notorious underground club, Circoloco at DC10, which gave Luciano a perfect platform and a passionate audience for his irresistible, mind-altering blend of barebones techno and hot-blooded Latin rhythms. His releases appear on the Transmat, Perlon, Lo-Fi Stereo, Bruchstuecke and Klang Elektronik record labels.

Luciano's mixed Swiss & Chilean identity shows in his music, a somewhat mystical blend of deep techno & electro that integrates southern elements in rhythms and colourful patterns in sound. His collaborations with Ricardo Villalobos (Playhouse, Perlon, Warp, Force Inc etc.) as Sense Club are especially rewarding, as is his partnership with Pier Bucci and Argenix Brito as Monne Automne.

Mellowing his style as times goes by, getting more experimental and spacey with a fresh style of his own, Luciano’s production is destined to the wiser dancefloors.

Gestern
Luciano Lyrics

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Flex, yeah
Flex

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah, yeah)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (brrr)

Depris bis früh, Nächte waren mies
Ja, kompletter Kopffick, doch das alles ist von gestern
Böse Blicke in der Bahn, wussten nicht mehr, wer wir waren
Wollte Spätis überfallen, musste Handyvertrag zahlen (flex)
War ständig am Jagen nach Mula (yeah)
Wollte Benz fahren am Ku'damm (Negro)
Wir waren die Jäger und packen hier zusammen (yeah)
Ich sagte immer, „Wir essen, mein Bruder!“ (brr, brr, brr)
Negro, Vakuum-Packets im Bando
Risiko nur für Pesos, Überfall nachts auf Esso (Negro)
Trau mir, Kleiner, wir brauchten nur Patte, yeah
Guck, wir machen das alles für Bargeld (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Machen uns größer, wir werden nicht kleiner
Wir gucken nur darauf, ja, was die Zeit sagt
Lucio Loco war schon immer Fighter (yeah)
Bleib' im Fokus, Bruder, die Sorgen leiser (yeah, yeah, yeah)

„If God give me breath for twenty more years
I see myself changing the world
Because my thought patterns are so opposite of what's the norm
So I would have to change the world or I have to be changed by the world“

Flex
Yeah, flex

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah, yeah, yeah)

Viele dunkle Gedanken, sie sind von gestern
Viele Zeiten von damals haben mich verändert
Keine Briefe mit Haftbefehl im November (flex)
Und paar Schuldenbriefe danach im Dezember (bow, bow, bow, bow)
Weil ich heute nur legal jage (Negro)
Ich fülle die Tasche mit lila Bargeld, yeah (brr)
Der Kopf ist frei, hab' kein Ot mehr versteckt (flex)
Shoppingtour, Gallerie Lafayette (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Guck, ich mach' es jetzt vor (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Es ist nicht mehr das, was war (yeah, yeah, yeah)
So viele Scheine in bar (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Es wird nie wieder, wie es war (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Trotzdem bleib' ich loco (G), Bretter-Motto (G)
Insta-Block-Hoes, 20k für die Shows
Meine Fam bringt mich hoch, Members Locos
Liebe, danke für den Support auf Shows

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah, yeah)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (flex)

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah, yeah)
Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luciano's song "Gestern" reflect on the past struggles and hustle of the artist before achieving fame and success. The chorus repeats the phrase "hustle und struggle, ja, das war gestern" which means "hustle and struggle, yes, that was yesterday" to emphasize that these difficult times are now behind him, and he has moved on to better things. Luciano talks about the tough nights spent out, and the pressure to earn money through illegal means, such as selling drugs ("Tüten abpacken" which means "packing bags" of drugs), leading to altercations and causing unwanted attention from the police. However, he has now moved onto legal ways to make money, and this has allowed him to live a brand-new life. In the final verse, he acknowledges that his family has supported him through his struggles, and he thanks them for their love and help.

Line by Line Meaning

Flex, yeah
Being flexible and adaptable is important

Flex
Flexibility is a key trait in pursuing success

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
The difficult times of hustling and struggling are in the past

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (gestern)
Packing bags of drugs for sale is a thing of the past

Hustle und Struggle, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Hustling and striving for success is still a part of life, but in a more positive way

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (yeah, yeah)
Selling drugs is not a way of life anymore

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (brrr)
Packing bags of drugs is no longer a source of income

Depris bis früh, Nächte waren mies
Late nights spent in sadness and misery

Ja, kompletter Kopffick, doch das alles ist von gestern
Mental struggles from the past are no longer present

Böse Blicke in der Bahn, wussten nicht mehr, wer wir waren
Feeling unrecognized in society, not knowing one's place

Wollte Spätis überfallen, musste Handyvertrag zahlen (flex)
Desperation and illegal activities were once considered to make ends meet

War ständig am Jagen nach Mula (yeah)
Obsessed with making money

Wollte Benz fahren am Ku'damm (Negro)
Dreaming of a luxurious lifestyle

Wir waren die Jäger und packen hier zusammen (yeah)
We were once chasing after the same goals

Ich sagte immer, „Wir essen, mein Bruder!“ (brr, brr, brr)
We will succeed together

Negro, Vakuum-Packets im Bando
Packing drugs in a hideout

Risiko nur für Pesos, Überfall nachts auf Esso (Negro)
Risking everything for the sake of money, even committing a robbery

Trau mir, Kleiner, wir brauchten nur Patte, yeah
Money was everything, and we only needed it to succeed

Guck, wir machen das alles für Bargeld (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Our main motivation was making money

Machen uns größer, wir werden nicht kleiner
We will continue to grow and succeed

Wir gucken nur darauf, ja, was die Zeit sagt
We are focused on what the future holds

Lucio Loco war schon immer Fighter (yeah)
A highly motivated and determined person

Bleib' im Fokus, Bruder, die Sorgen leiser (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Stay motivated and focused on your goals

"If God give me breath for twenty more years I see myself changing the world Because my thought patterns are so opposite of what's the norm So I would have to change the world or I have to be changed by the world"
A desire to make a positive impact on society and be a catalyst for change

Viele dunkle Gedanken, sie sind von gestern
Negative thoughts from the past no longer have a hold

Viele Zeiten von damals haben mich verändert
Past experiences have positively transformed me

Keine Briefe mit Haftbefehl im November (flex)
No longer involved in illegal activities

Und paar Schuldenbriefe danach im Dezember (bow, bow, bow, bow)
Debt was once a problem

Weil ich heute nur legal jage (Negro)
Now only pursuing legal means of success

Ich fülle die Tasche mit lila Bargeld, yeah (brr)
Success is now coming from legal sources of income

Der Kopf ist frei, hab' kein Ot mehr versteckt (flex)
Free from mental struggles and secrets from the past

Shoppingtour, Gallerie Lafayette (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Enjoying the fruits of hard work with a shopping spree

Guck, ich mach' es jetzt vor (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Leading by example, showing others what is possible

Es ist nicht mehr das, was war (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Things have changed for the better

So viele Scheine in bar (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Making a significant amount of money

Es wird nie wieder, wie es war (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The past will never return

Trotzdem bleib' ich loco (G), Bretter-Motto (G)
Still motivated and determined to succeed

Insta-Block-Hoes, 20k für die Shows
Success is now coming from music and live performance

Meine Fam bringt mich hoch, Members Locos
Family and close friends are the source of motivation

Liebe, danke für den Support auf Shows
Grateful for the support from fans and loved ones

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern (flex)
Selling drugs is no longer a way of life

Tüten abpacken, ja, das war gestern
Packing bags of drugs is a thing of the past

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Patrick Grossmann, Iad Aslan, Ned Callin

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