Marten Laciny (born 4 December 1982), better known by his stage name Marter… Read Full Bio ↴Marten Laciny (born 4 December 1982), better known by his stage name Marteria, is a German hip hop artist from Rostock.

His stage name is derived from his first name, and also the Latin word ‘materia’ meaning ‘matter’ or ‘substance’. He has met with success in Germany (his 2012 collaboration with Yasha and Miss Platnum, Lila Wolken, reached Number 1 in the German music charts) and the single Verstrahlt, featuring Yasha, was included in the console game FIFA 12.

His alternative stage name and alter ego is Marsimoto. Before his music career, he was a football player and male model.

At the age of 16, Marteria was a member of the hip-hop group Underdog Cru, signed to the label Posin Music. At 18, Marteria then signed his first solo contract with Punchline/SPV, and released his debut album. In 2002 he went as part of the Underdog Cru on a European tour with other British and German groups. A year before, in 2001, he performed as part of the Underdog Cru in the largest hip-hop and reggae festival in Europe, Splash!.

His debut album, Halloziehnation, was praised by the press, and the scene magazine Juice awarded 4 1/2 of 6 stars. He then released his second album Base Ventura. These two albums he released on the indie label Magnum12, where he laid the foundations for his current career. In late Autumn 2007 he signed a contract with the music publisher Nesola. In December 2007, under his other pseudonym Marsimoto, he accompanied Jan Delay as tour support. In spring 2008 he signed a label deal with Four Music (owned by Sony Music Entertainment). He also founded his own label called Green Berlin.

Alles verboten feat. Casper
Marteria Lyrics

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Alles verboten
Leidenschatlich Tofu essen, Opeltreffen
Ed Hardy-Stand auf Modemessen
Diddltassen, Cordhosen, Rollkragen
Böhse Onkelz Aufkleber auf'm Volkswagen
Tupac sagen, Wu-Tang tragen, Handytaschen
Zur Hälfte Deutsch zur Hälfte Englisch quatschen
Fahrradhelm, Sattel Leopardenfell

Kleine gelbe Smileys, „ild hdl“
Allein in der Kneipe trinken
Laptop im Cafe, die Simpsons scheiße finden
Eisbaden, bei Bruce Willis einschlafen
So tun als würde man Ahnung von Wein haben
Hawaiihemden, Flip-Flops mit weißen Socken
Karaokebars, im Zoo an die Scheibe klopfen
Gartenzwerge im Teich voller Koikarpfen
Bob Marley Poster, Feuerzeug in Reggae Farben

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Schule schwänzen für die Tattoo-Convention
Mit Blumenkränzen bei Grufties dazu setzen
Batterien stehlen aus Alarmanlagen
Festivalbändchen von vor Jahren an den Armen tragen
Im Kino laut reden, Zeitungen aufheben
Aus vollen Lauf eben auf Sandburgen drauftreten
Sich vor Mutti Pimmel zu jucken
Und trotz dem Zeitreisenquatsch Lost noch immer zu gucken
Ausßerdem Kragen hoch - Polo tragen
Ärger für Promo starten
Anglizismen nutzen, „No Homo“ sagen, Gerüchte zu streuen
Politisches Gespräch in der WG-Küche zu neunt
Generell WGs, Hippietum, neonfarbene Kappen und Hello Kitty Uhren
Das allerschlimmste neben Emo-Kids und Indie Beats
Immer noch die Möchtegern Rapper, Deppen und Skinny Jeans

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Das alles ist verboten, Mann, du musst es einfach machen!

Overall Meaning

In Marteria's song "Alles verboten," he and Casper describe a rebellious spirit that disregards societal norms and rules in various ways. From indulging in passionate tofu eating and attending Opeltreffen (a car meet-up for Opel enthusiasts) to wearing Ed Hardy and Diddl merchandise and sticking Böhse Onkelz stickers on VWs, the two rappers highlight a range of activities that are often stigmatized by mainstream society. The lyrics also touch on language use, with lines like "Zur Hälfte Deutsch zur Hälfte Englisch quatschen" (speaking half in German and half in English), and style choices, such as wearing flip-flops with white socks and sporting neon-colored caps and Hello Kitty watches. The song encourages the listener to embrace their individuality and do what they want, regardless of whether it's considered taboo by others.

The repeated refrain of "Alles verboten, trotzdem machen" (everything is forbidden, but still do it) embodies the essence of the song's message. By highlighting actions and behaviors that are often frowned upon, the artists suggest that there is value in breaking rules and pursuing one's own path despite societal pressures. The song can be seen as a call to arms for anyone who feels constrained by expectations or hesitant to deviate from the norm.

Line by Line Meaning

Alles verboten
Everything is forbidden

Leidenschaftlich Tofu essen, Opeltreffen
Passionately eating tofu, Opel meetings

Ed Hardy-Stand auf Modemessen
Ed Hardy stand at fashion fairs

Diddltassen, Cordhosen, Rollkragen
Diddl cups, corduroy pants, turtlenecks

Böhse Onkelz Aufkleber auf'm Volkswagen
Böhse Onkelz stickers on a Volkswagen

Tupac sagen, Wu-Tang tragen, Handytaschen
Saying Tupac, wearing Wu-Tang, phone cases

Zur Hälfte Deutsch zur Hälfte Englisch quatschen
Half German, half English chatting

Fahrradhelm, Sattel Leopardenfell
Bicycle helmet, leopard skin saddle

Kleine gelbe Smileys, „ild hdl“
Little yellow smileys, 'ild hdl'

Allein in der Kneipe trinken
Drinking alone in the pub

Laptop im Cafe, die Simpsons scheiße finden
Laptop in cafe, finding The Simpsons shitty

Eisbaden, bei Bruce Willis einschlafen
Taking an ice bath, falling asleep to Bruce Willis

So tun als würde man Ahnung von Wein haben
Pretending to know about wine

Hawaiihemden, Flip-Flops mit weißen Socken
Hawaiian shirts, flip-flops with white socks

Karaokebars, im Zoo an die Scheibe klopfen
Karaoke bars, banging on zoo windows

Gartenzwerge im Teich voller Koikarpfen
Garden gnomes in a pond full of koi carp

Bob Marley Poster, Feuerzeug in Reggae Farben
Bob Marley poster, Reggae colored lighter

Alles verboten, trotzdem machen
Everything is forbidden, yet still doing it

Schule schwänzen für die Tattoo-Convention
Skipping school for a tattoo convention

Mit Blumenkränzen bei Grufties dazu setzen
Sitting with goths wearing flower crowns

Batterien stehlen aus Alarmanlagen
Stealing batteries from alarms

Festivalbändchen von vor Jahren an den Armen tragen
Wearing festival bracelets from years ago

Im Kino laut reden, Zeitungen aufheben
Talking loudly in the cinema, picking up newspapers

Aus vollen Lauf eben auf Sandburgen drauftreten
Running full speed and stepping on sandcastles

Sich vor Mutti Pimmel zu jucken
Scratching your junk in front of Mom

Und trotz dem Zeitreisenquatsch Lost noch immer zu gucken
Still watching Lost despite the time travel nonsense

Ausßerdem Kragen hoch - Polo tragen
Also wearing popped collar polos

Ärger für Promo starten
Starting trouble for promotion

Anglizismen nutzen, „No Homo“ sagen, Gerüchte zu streuen
Using Anglicisms, saying 'No Homo', spreading rumors

Politisches Gespräch in der WG-Küche zu neunt
Political conversation with nine people in the communal kitchen

Generell WGs, Hippietum, neonfarbene Kappen und Hello Kitty Uhren
In general, communal living, hippies, neon caps, and Hello Kitty watches

Das allerschlimmste neben Emo-Kids und Indie Beats
The absolute worst alongside emo kids and indie beats

Immer noch die Möchtegern Rapper, Deppen und Skinny Jeans
Still the wannabe rappers, idiots and skinny jeans wearers

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID CONEN, DIRK HEINZ BERGER, MARTEN LACINY, VINCENT GRAF VON SCHLIPPENBACH

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