In 2004 he released his first, self titled, record as solo artist. In August 2012, 8 years after his debut Hallo Welt! was released. It features collaborations with Patrice, Samy Deluxe, Clueso and Aloe Blacc.
He is also the producer of his ex-wife, the german soul singer Joy Denalane
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Playground
Max Herre Lyrics
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Step' in 'n Club - V.I.P. Da steht diese Beauty mir vis-à-vis,
Tanktop, High Heals und Levis-Jeans, könnt original für Dior laufen in Paris.
Sie sieht mich an, es ist mehr als Sympathie, will mich um den Finger wickeln und sie weiß wie.
Kann es sein, dass Du auf Viva liefst? Dein Video ist süß, sagt sie naiv.
Nimmt meine Hand, sie will tanzen, sagt, sie spielen mein Lied. Baby hat Rhythmus wie Sheila E.
Ihr Body am bangen - boom - Dynamit. Sie wiggelt ihren Bumper wie Beyoncé.
Höchstens siebzehn, würd' mitgehen, damn, sie war sweet. Doch ich tu' lieber das Richtige wie Spike Lee.
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
Unglaublich, wie die Kleine sexy war. One in a mill' gibt's so'n Exemplar.
Die Art, wie sie moved, unverwechselbar. Sie zeigt, was Gott ihr gab, uh, wie recht sie hat.
Ich denk': Relax' Dich, Max, komm', check' die Bar! Hol' mir 'n Drink, dreh' mich um, da steht sie plötzlich da.
Bestellt sich einen Sekt und ext ihr Glas. Ich könnt' schwören, dass die Kleine gerad' mal sechzehn war.
Sprech' sie an: Wow, Dir ist ja mächtig warm. Ey Shorty, mach' 'ne Pause, komm', setz' Dich, ja!
Doch jetzt sieht sie durch mich durch wie durch Plexiglas. Was soll die Skepsis, hast Du gedacht, Du schleppst mich ab?
Nur wenn das Licht angeht, wird wohl dem Letzten klar. Es ist Push up, Make up, Haarfestiger.
Für Abenteuer ist noch Zeit, übernächstes Jahr. Ich kam mir vor wie ihr Erziehungsberechtigter.
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
Dieses kleine Lied geht an alle Chicks: Nächstes Mal, wenn Du mal wieder auf 'ner Party bist,
sei Dir im Klaren, was Du 'nem Typen für Signale gibst. Er denkt schnell mal, dass Du mit ihm in die Falle hüpfst.
Und ich sag' das nicht zu unserer Verteidigung, denn der Song geht auch raus an meine Jungs:
Teenagers abchecken ist doch keine Kunst. Und wir machen auf Players und feiern uns.
Doch ich lieb' Frauen, die wissen, was sie mögen.
Ey kleines Mädchen, Erotik kommt nicht von erröten.
Ich lieb's, wie Deine Lippen vom Lipgloss glänzen.
Ey scheißegal, ich will Deinen G-String zupfen wie George Benson.
So sieht's aus!
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
Uh Baby! Bring' mich nicht in Verlegenheit, Baby!
Du siehst sweet aus!
You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
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You look like you spent quite some time putting your face on.
I know you came out to playground, to play, to play, to play.
The song "Playground" by Max Herre is a commentary on the superficiality and objectification that often pervades the party scene. The lyrics describe the encounter with a beautiful woman at a club, whom the singer initially finds attractive but ultimately recognizes as shallow and immature. The woman is portrayed as using her appearance and sexuality to manipulate men, while the men are shown as playing into this game of manipulation and cheap thrills. However, the singer ultimately expresses a desire for more meaningful connections and a disdain for this kind of behavior.
The opening lines describe the singer's initial attraction to the woman, who is wearing revealing clothing and appears to be a model or performer. However, he also notes that she could be mistaken for a high-end fashion model. The woman makes a move on the singer, saying she wants to dance to his song. The singer then notes her impressive dancing skills and compares her movements to those of famous performers such as Beyoncé and Sheila E. Despite his attraction to her, the singer is hesitant to pursue anything further, as he recognizes that the woman is likely much younger and potentially using him for her own advantage.
The next section of the song describes the interaction between the singer and the woman at the bar. After she orders a drink, the singer strikes up a conversation with her and asks her to take a break. However, he quickly realizes that she is not interested in any kind of deep or meaningful conversation, and is only looking to have fun and potentially hook up with someone. The singer becomes frustrated with the woman's attitude and ultimately sees her as just another "push-up, make-up, hair-fixer" who is more interested in playing games than forming real connections with other people.
Line by Line Meaning
Step' in 'n Club - V.I.P. Da steht diese Beauty mir vis-à-vis,
I walk into the club and see this beautiful woman standing right in front of me in the VIP section.
Tanktop, High Heals und Levis-Jeans, könnt original für Dior laufen in Paris.
She's dressed casually yet elegantly, wearing a tank top, high heels, and Levis jeans, and could pass for a model walking the Dior runway in Paris.
Sie sieht mich an, es ist mehr als Sympathie, will mich um den Finger wickeln und sie weiß wie.
She looks at me with more than just a passing interest, and knows exactly how to seduce me.
Kann es sein, dass Du auf Viva liefst? Dein Video ist süß, sagt sie naiv.
She asks me if I'm the one from the music video she saw on Viva, and compliments it, sounding a bit naive.
Nimmt meine Hand, sie will tanzen, sagt, sie spielen mein Lied. Baby hat Rhythmus wie Sheila E.
She takes my hand and wants to dance to my song, saying it's her favorite, and she moves with the same rhythm as Sheila E.
Ihr Body am bangen - boom - Dynamit. Sie wiggelt ihren Bumper wie Beyoncé.
Her body is explosive and dynamic as she moves, wiggling her hips like Beyoncé.
Ey, ich kenn' nicht mal Deinen Namen wie bei Alicia Keys. Sie meint, dass sie von hinten wie von vorn AzizA hieß.
I don't even know her name, like with Alicia Keys. She jokes that her name could be AzizA from any angle.
Höchstens siebzehn, würd' mitgehen, damn, sie war sweet. Doch ich tu' lieber das Richtige wie Spike Lee.
She's probably only seventeen and I could easily go home with her, but I'd rather do the right thing, like Spike Lee.
Unglaublich, wie die Kleine sexy war. One in a mill' gibt's so'n Exemplar.
She is incredibly sexy and one in a million, such a rare example.
Die Art, wie sie moved, unverwechselbar. Sie zeigt, was Gott ihr gab, uh, wie recht sie hat.
Her unique way of moving shows that she knows what God gave her, and she's right to flaunt it.
Ich denk': Relax' Dich, Max, komm', check' die Bar! Hol' mir 'n Drink, dreh' mich um, da steht sie plötzlich da.
I tell myself to relax and check out the bar, but as soon as I turn around, she's suddenly there.
Bestellt sich einen Sekt und ext ihr Glas. Ich könnt' schwören, dass die Kleine gerad' mal sechzehn war.
She orders a glass of champagne and downs it quickly. I could swear she's only sixteen.
Sprech' sie an: Wow, Dir ist ja mächtig warm. Ey Shorty, mach' 'ne Pause, komm', setz' Dich, ja!
I approach her and comment on how warm she looks. I tell her to take a break and sit down.
Doch jetzt sieht sie durch mich durch wie durch Plexiglas. Was soll die Skepsis, hast Du gedacht, Du schleppst mich ab?
But now she sees right through me, as if I'm transparent. She's skeptical, wondering if I thought I could take her home.
Nur wenn das Licht angeht, wird wohl dem Letzten klar. Es ist Push up, Make up, Haarfestiger.
Only when the lights come on does everyone realize that her beauty was aided by push-up bras, makeup, and hair products.
Für Abenteuer ist noch Zeit, übernächstes Jahr. Ich kam mir vor wie ihr Erziehungsberechtigter.
There's still time for adventure, maybe next year. I feel like her legal guardian.
Dieses kleine Lied geht an alle Chicks: Nächstes Mal, wenn Du mal wieder auf 'ner Party bist, sei Dir im Klaren, was Du 'nem Typen für Signale gibst. Er denkt schnell mal, dass Du mit ihm in die Falle hüpfst.
This song goes out to all the ladies: next time you're at a party, be aware of the signals you're sending to guys. They might think you're trying to get with them.
Doch ich lieb' Frauen, die wissen, was sie mögen. Ey kleines Mädchen, Erotik kommt nicht von erröten. Ich lieb's, wie Deine Lippen vom Lipgloss glänzen. Ey scheißegal, ich will Deinen G-String zupfen wie George Benson. So sieht's aus!
But I love women who know what they want. Hey little girl, eroticism doesn't come from blushing. I love how your lips shine with lip gloss. Screw it, I want to pull your G-string like George Benson. That's how it is!
Uh Baby! Bring' mich nicht in Verlegenheit, Baby! Du siehst sweet aus!
Oh baby, don't make things awkward. You look sweet!
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Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that the women at the playground are putting a lot of effort into their appearances.
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.