MU330's lineup has changed frequently, but the foundations of the band remained intact — Potthast, Diebold, Bell, and Moll.
The band is self-described as "psycho ska" and are known for their lively performances and a general ethic of fun and optimism. Their lyrics cover many topics, from racism to love songs to testicular cancer.
Rok
MU330 Lyrics
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The lyrics to MU330's song "Rok" are written in pig Latin, a language game that involves altering words by moving the first consonant or consonant cluster of each word to the end and adding "-ay" to the end. The song seems to be about a party or concert where the rock music is loud and unrelenting. The chorus repeats the phrase "ock-ray" (rock) multiple times, emphasizing the theme of the song.
The lyrics suggest that the atmosphere is lively and energetic, with people dancing and enjoying themselves. The singer mentions the "marshalls-may" (Marshall amplifiers), indicating that the music is being played on powerful equipment. Despite the chaos and noise, the singer seems to be enjoying himself and reassuring listeners that it's okay because he loves to rock.
The use of pig Latin in the lyrics adds to the playful tone of the song and enhances the overall theme of having fun and enjoying oneself. The repetition of "ock-ray" creates a catchy hook, making it easy for listeners to sing along and remember the song.
Line by Line Meaning
123 ock-ray!
Counting down to the start of the rocking party.
E-way e-thay edal-pay oo-tay e-thay etal-may
We've made a deal to settle the metal.
e-thay an-vay is orckin'-ray and it ust-ya on't-way op-stay
The vibe is rocking and it just won't stop.
e-way ove-dray all ight-nay and e-way ove-dray all ay-day
We love to party all night long and all day long.
ut-bay at's-thay OK ause-'cay e-way ame-cay o-tay OCK-Ray
But that's okay because we came to rock.
ock-ray ock-ray ock-ray ock-ray ockray ock-ray ock-ray
Rocking all the way into the night.
onight-tay oa-whay oh oh eway ot-gay e-thay arshalls-may
Tonight we howl, oh oh, we got the marshalls (amplifiers).
o-tay e-thay eiling=cay e-thay ouse-hay is orckin-ray and it ust-jay on't-way op-stay
The ceiling of the house is rocking and it just won't stop.
e-thay ids-kay are eamin'-scray and y-may ingers-fay are eedin'-blay
The kids are screaming and my fingers are bleeding.
ut-bay at's-thay OK ause-'cay e-way ame-cay o-tay OCK-Ray orkc-ray ock-ray ock-ray ock-ray
But that's okay because we came to rock, rocking all the way into the night.
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.