The first performances under the name of Schmyt are the collaboration with Yassin for the soundtrack to the novel Taubenleben by Paulina Czienskowski, released in February 2020, and Monoton, a collaboration with Megaloh and Majan, released in April of the same year. As his first own song under the stage name, he released Niemand in the same month. The second single was Taximann; like the first single, produced by Bazzazian. According to Schmit, Bazzazian became aware of him through a demo version of Taximann. The single was strongly oriented to Bad Religion by Frank Ocean.
On April 2, 2021, he released the EP "Gift". As the first single release, the title track appeared as a collaboration with german rapper RIN. The song reached number 49 on the German charts.
He was also nominated for the 1 Live Krone in the category "Best Newcomer Act" in 2021.
The music video for "Universum regelt" announced the debut album of the same name, which was released on May 20, 2022. Criticized in the context of it was the romanticization of the helper syndrome in "Ich wünschte, du wärst verloren" and that of violence in "Scherben und Schnittwunden". In addition to Bazzazian, the album features Alexis Troy, The Elements and RGB1 as producers.
Bumms
Schmyt Lyrics
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Da, wo nur SUV's und Kombis rollen
Rio Dovo Vodka, Ethanol
Wenn du in dich gehst, geh' ich verloren, ja
Pflanzen pur (alles pur), wie Veganer (uh)
Viel zu breit (viel zu breit), Panorama (Panorama)
Nur zwei Prozent und dann regieren hier wieder Nazis
Noch ein Stempel, dann hast du 'n Döner gratis, ja
Komm, wir trinken ohne Grund, ja
Im Schrank von dei'm Papa ist noch Rum, ja
Kippen Bacardi ins Aquarium
Wenn deine Mama uns so sieht, bringt sie uns um, ja
Ist doch bumms, ja
Komm, wir fahren rum
(Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
(Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh)
Wenn deine Mama uns so sieht, bringt sie uns um, ja
Ist doch bumms, ja
Reihenhäuser (Reihenhäuser), so wie Särge (so wie Särge)
Ist das Leben oder Zeitlupe sterben?
Jeder sieht sich hier mit vierzig in 'nem Haus mit weißen Zaun
Du dich hier mit circa 140 an 'nem Baum, ja
Bau' ein Jib (bau' ein Jib) und du betest (und du betest)
Mach' mein Sipp (mein Sipp) zum Mercedes (zum Mercedes)
Immer voll (immer voll), denn da ist Leere
Scheiß auf frei sein, du willst Stratosphäre
Komm, wir trinken ohne Grund, ja
Im Schrank von dei'm Papa ist noch Rum, ja
Kippen Bacardi ins Aquarium
Wenn deine Mama uns so sieht, bringt sie uns um, ja
Ist doch bumms, ja
Bauen denen ein schickes Home
Einmal hoch in dem Aquarium
Wenn dein Papa das hier riecht, bringt er uns um
Fische können nicht schreien, sie bleiben stumm
Bau' ein Ding
Klimakrise, Papa hört nicht an das Ausmaß
Möchte lieber, dass du bausparst
Mama findet, dass du schon mal besser aussahst, ja
Dass du schon mal besser aussahst
The song "Bumms" by Schmyt depicts rebellious youth culture and its hate for mundane suburban life. The lyrics talk about two individuals who have a carefree attitude towards life and seek thrill and excitement by doing things that are not socially acceptable. The song starts by describing the judgmental looks from the balcony where only SUV's and station wagons (Kombis) are found, giving an impression of a middle-upper-class neighbourhood. The next line talks about Rio Dovo vodka and Ethanol, which connotes alcohol and drug abuse. The phrase "Wenn du in dich gehst, geh' ich verloren" (When you reflect, I am lost) portrays their unrelatable behaviour to society, as they are not bothered about the consequences of their actions.
The song goes on to describe the plant-based lifestyle (veganism) and the panoramic view, which signifies an eco-friendly way of life. However, the verse also highlights the rising concern of far-right ideologies indicated by the line "Noch ein Stempel, dann hast du 'n Döner gratis, ja" (One more stamp, then you get a free kebab), which refers to the "stempelkarte" (stamp card) way of collecting bonus points prevalent in coffee shops, restaurants, and döner kebab stalls. The whole verse gives a glimpse of the contrast between sustainability and racism in modern society.
The chorus chants the phrase "Komm, wir trinken ohne Grund" (Let's drink without any reason), portraying a nihilistic attitude. The verse further goes on to describe their outrageous acts, such as pouring Bacardi into an aquarium, which signifies disregard for life and nature. The phrase "Reihenhäuser, so wie Särge" (Terraced houses, just like coffins) gives a symbolic representation of the suffocating life in the suburbs. The song ironically compares this sedated life with eventual death, which is not far off in the future.
In conclusion, the song "Bumms" is a satirical take on rebellious youth culture that is apathetic towards societal norms and social conventions. The song, with its relatable lyrics and catchy tune, draws attention to the melancholy and despair of modern society, where everything is like a "bamboo forest" (alles bumms).
Line by Line Meaning
Böse Blicke vom Balkon
People are glaring at us from the balcony
Da, wo nur SUV's und Kombis rollen
We are in an area where only SUVs and station wagons are driving around
Rio Dovo Vodka, Ethanol
We are drinking Rio Dovo Vodka that has ethanol in it
Wenn du in dich gehst, geh' ich verloren, ja
If you get lost in thought, I will be gone
Pflanzen pur (alles pur), wie Veganer (uh)
We are consuming pure plants just like a vegan would
Viel zu breit (viel zu breit), Panorama (Panorama)
There is a wide, panoramic view that is overwhelming us
Nur zwei Prozent und dann regieren hier wieder Nazis
Only two percent of people have to vote a certain way for Nazis to come into power here again
Noch ein Stempel, dann hast du 'n Döner gratis, ja
If you get one more stamp, you will get a free doner kebab
Komm, wir trinken ohne Grund, ja
Let's drink without any reason
Im Schrank von dei'm Papa ist noch Rum, ja
There is still rum in your dad's liquor cabinet
Kippen Bacardi ins Aquarium
We are pouring Bacardi into the aquarium
Wenn deine Mama uns so sieht, bringt sie uns um, ja
If your mom sees us doing this, she will kill us
Ist doch bumms, ja
It doesn't matter at all
Komm, wir fahren rum
Let's drive around aimlessly
(Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh)
Sound effect
(Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh, uh-uh)
Sound effect
Reihenhäuser (Reihenhäuser), so wie Särge (so wie Särge)
The row houses here look like coffins
Ist das Leben oder Zeitlupe sterben?
Is life here like dying in slow motion?
Jeder sieht sich hier mit vierzig in 'nem Haus mit weißen Zaun
Everyone here expects to be living in a house with a white fence by the age of 40
Du dich hier mit circa 140 an 'nem Baum, ja
Meanwhile, you are expecting to die in a car crash at around 140 km/hour
Bau' ein Jib (bau' ein Jib) und du betest (und du betest)
Build a jump and you will pray before trying it
Mach' mein Sipp (mein Sipp) zum Mercedes (zum Mercedes)
Turn my sip into a Mercedes
Immer voll (immer voll), denn da ist Leere
Stay drunk all the time to avoid feeling empty
Scheiß auf frei sein, du willst Stratosphäre
Forget about being free, you want to reach the stratosphere
Bauen denen ein schickes Home
Let's build a fancy home for ourselves
Einmal hoch in dem Aquarium
Let's go high up in the aquarium
Wenn dein Papa das hier riecht, bringt er uns um
If your dad smells what we're doing in here, he'll kill us
Fische können nicht schreien, sie bleiben stumm
Fish can't scream, they remain silent
Bau' ein Ding
Let's build something
Klimakrise, Papa hört nicht an das Ausmaß
Dad doesn't want to hear about the magnitude of the climate crisis
Möchte lieber, dass du bausparst
He would rather you save for a house
Mama findet, dass du schon mal besser aussahst, ja
Mom thinks you used to look better
Dass du schon mal besser aussahst
You used to look better than you do now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Julian Schmit
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