Ohrbooten are a Reggae-Ragga formation from Berlin, Germany.
They are so… Read Full Bio ↴Ohrbooten are a Reggae-Ragga formation from Berlin, Germany.
They are sometimes compared with SEEED, one of the pioneers in German
Reggae-Ragga. Their lyrics are both political and fun (nonsensical).
They describe their music as Gyp-Hop
from Gypsy and Hip Hop.
They still perform on the streets of Berlin to keep their connection to the people, as you can see in the music video "an alle ladies"

Maschine
Ohrbooten Lyrics

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Marschine - links, zwo, drei, vier

Morgens piept der Wecker
Dit is 'ne Maschine
Toaster toasten lecker (hmmm)
Dit is 'ne Maschine
Strom in jeden Stecker
Dit is 'ne Maschine;

Fahrrad oder Doppeldecker -
allet 'ne Maschine,
rotieren in Routine

Und der Aufzug ist ruckzuck
Dit is 'ne Maschine
Die Straße wird geschrubbt von einer Reinigungsmaschine
Rezepte werden ausgespuckt
aus einer Maschine
Die Pille, die ick schluck -
aus 'ner Maschine, damit ick funktioniere

Alder,

[Refrain:]
Fakt is':
Die Dinger sind saupraktisch
Allet, wat 'n Akt is' -
Die Maschine macht es,
die Maschine packt es

Kuhmilch wird gemolken
von 'ner Maschine
Lichter in den Wolken -
bestrahlt von 'ner Maschine
Spielzeug für die Kinder -
gepresst in 'ner Maschine
Cybersex für Sünder -
besorgt von 'ner Maschine,
Programmersatz für Liebe

Und das Handy - ringringklingeleling laut
Dit is 'ne Maschine
Der Staubsauger saugt und saugt -
Dit is 'ne Maschine
Wenn man Fernsehn schaut -
Vollet Programm in 'ner Maschine
Stereo Dolby Surround sound (sound sound sound)
Aus 'ner Maschine, die ick bediene

Alder,
[Refrain]

Ick hätt gern 'n Luftautomaten wie Darth Vaider, ey ja
Mit so 'nem Automaten wär det Atmen nich so schwer, wa
Was soft wär ja, wenn man die Cyber implantiert
und 'ne Software in die Leiber installiert
und einprogrammiert, wie man funktioniert
Aber man abschmiert und reinkarniert
Und wenn es geht, hätt' ich gerne ein Gerät,
das für mich lebt

Doch
[Refrain]

Overall Meaning

The song "Maschine" by Ohrbooten is a commentary on modern society's reliance on machines to maintain daily life. The lyrics describe everyday examples, such as the alarm clock and toaster, as well as larger machines like the elevator and street cleaners. The chorus emphasizes the practicality and convenience of machines, stating that they can accomplish tasks that would otherwise be difficult or time-consuming for individuals. The song also touches on the idea of technology replacing human interaction, with lines like "Cybersex für Sünder - besorgt von 'ner Maschine, Programmersatz für Liebe."

The verses are structured with a series of examples, each line beginning with "Dit is 'ne Maschine," which translates to "This is a machine." The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the pervasive nature of machines in daily life. The chorus, however, breaks from this pattern with the refrain "Fakt is': Die Dinger sind saupraktisch." The use of the colloquial "saupraktisch" (very practical) further emphasizes the positive attributes of machines.

Overall, the song "Maschine" highlights the integral role that technology plays in modern society, while also acknowledging the potential consequences of relying too heavily on machines.

Line by Line Meaning

Morgens piept der Wecker
The sound of the alarm clock in the morning

Dit is 'ne Maschine
The alarm clock is just one example of a machine

Toaster toasten lecker (hmmm)
The toaster makes delicious toast

Strom in jeden Stecker
Electricity powers many of our machines

Fahrrad oder Doppeldecker - allet 'ne Maschine,
Whether it's a bicycle or a biplane, they're all machines

rotieren in Routine
Our daily routines involve using these machines

Und der Aufzug ist ruckzuck
The elevator is quick and efficient

Die Straße wird geschrubbt von einer Reinigungsmaschine
The streets are cleaned by a machine

Rezepte werden ausgespuckt aus einer Maschine
Recipes are printed out from a machine

Die Pille, die ick schluck - aus 'ner Maschine, damit ick funktioniere
The medication I take comes from a machine to keep me functioning

Fakt is': Die Dinger sind saupraktisch Allet, wat 'n Akt is' - Die Maschine macht es, die Maschine packt es
Machines are practical and make many tasks easier

Kuhmilch wird gemolken von 'ner Maschine
Milk is obtained from cows using a machine

Lichter in den Wolken - bestrahlt von 'ner Maschine
Airplanes use machines to light their way in the sky

Spielzeug für die Kinder - gepresst in 'ner Maschine
Children's toys are made using machines

Cybersex für Sünder - besorgt von 'ner Maschine,
Virtual sex is made possible through machines

Programmersatz für Liebe
Machines are replacing human connection and intimacy

Und das Handy - ringringklingeleling laut Dit is 'ne Maschine
Cell phones are machines that ring loudly

Der Staubsauger saugt und saugt - Dit is 'ne Maschine
Vacuums are machines that suck up and clean dirt

Wenn man Fernsehn schaut - Vollet Programm in 'ner Maschine
TVs provide a variety of programming through machines

Stereo Dolby Surround sound (sound sound sound) Aus 'ner Maschine, die ick bediene
Stereo sound systems are operated by machines

Ick hätt gern 'n Luftautomaten wie Darth Vaider, ey ja
The singer wants a machine that helps him breathe like Darth Vader

Mit so 'nem Automaten wär det Atmen nich so schwer, wa
A breathing machine would make it easier to breathe

Was soft wär ja, wenn man die Cyber implantiert und 'ne Software in die Leiber installiert
It would be nice to have cybernetic implants with software installed in our bodies

und einprogrammiert, wie man funktioniert Aber man abschmiert und reinkarniert
But even with programmed functionality, we still experience failure and death

Und wenn es geht, hätt' ich gerne ein Gerät, das für mich lebt
The singer wants a machine that is capable of living for him

Doch Fakt is': Die Dinger sind saupraktisch Allet, wat 'n Akt is' - Die Maschine macht es, die Maschine packt es
Despite their limitations, machines are practical and helpful in many ways

Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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