1) Scooter is a German… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Scooter is a German group, formed by Sören Bühler, Hans-Peter Geerdes, Hendrik Stedler, and Jens Thele, in Hamburg, Germany in 1994. Among their more well known hits are 'Ramp! (The Logical Song)', 'Move Your Ass', 'Fire', 'How Much Is The Fish?', 'Nessaja' and 'Weekend!'.
Originally the group started as a side project in 1994. Their debut single Vallée De Larmes (French for Valley Of Tears) reached #8 on the German dance chart. In April of that year, Scooter played their first live show in Hamburg, Germany, where vocalist Hans-Peter Geerdes began freestyling off the top of his head to an instrumental dance track. At that point, Scooter officially became a group, and Geerdes' rapping would become one of the band's trademarks together with the fact that they all of their tracks are in fact remixes, though often with different titles than the original tracks.
In 2002, Scooter enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, with 6 top twenty UK singles ('RAMP! (The Logical Song)', 'Nessaja', 'Posse (I Need You On The Floor)', 'Weekend!', "The Night', and 'Maria (I Like It Loud)') all charting in an 18 month period (prior to this comeback, they only ever had one top twenty single in the UK, 'Back In The UK').
They have a sort of 'trademark' style of dance, with most of their songs featuring some "rap shouting", sometimes featuring a high pitched vocal, which is evident especially on their biggest hit 'RAMP! (The Logical Song)' (which samples 'The Logical Song' by Supertramp). Much of their music features elements of a live performance, including the roar of the crowd, and the echoing sound of Geerdes' voice.
Scooter's style would also appear to harp back to that of The KLF, especially so with the track entitled "Posse! (I Need You On The Floor) - with a sample which recurrs throughout the work of The KLF. KLF references are also frequently used in Scooter songs. Both bands have released singles with the title "Fuck the Millennium": KLF in 1997 under the pseudonym 2K, and Scooter in 1999. Relatively lenghty and complex samples used in KLF tracks have often surfaced in Scooter tracks, such as the entire opening seconds of the KLF's 3am Eternal being used to open Hello (Good to be Back) by Scooter.
The current band members are: H.P. Baxxter, Michael Simon, and Bastian van Shield (Sebastian Schilde). Former band members were Ferris, Axel Coon, Jay Frog, Rick J. Jordan, and Dirty Disco Youth (Phil Speiser).
Official website: http://www.scootertechno.com
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2) Scooter is a Belgian 80's band, known by their hit single 'You' (voted for being the best Belgian production of 1981).
Scooter started in 1979 with five musicians from the Antwerp Rockscene as "Scooter on the road".
More info on http://houbi.com/belpop/groepen/scooter.htm
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3) Scooter is a band from Hamilton, New Zealand. Made up of the remnants of bands that had already left town, Scooter are Stan Jagger (drums), Kent Ericksen (guitar, vocals) and Steve Gray (guitar). They formed in 1994 and began performing live at Bossa Nova Cafe in 1995, and have continued to play live as recently as 2006.
In 1996 they released the track When We Go Out on a free CD given away with Sync magazine. They had the song Cranky American on Green Eggs and Hamilton, released in 1997, and in the same year covered Platypus by The Clean on the tribute album God Save the Clean (FNCD409). Their involvement with the project led to a TV appearance performing at the album's release party at Auckland's Power Station.
In 1998 they released a self titled debut EP (Scooter), including the songs Dayroom and Maybe and toured the country from end to end in support of the EP's release. Dayroom and Maybe appeared on the promo CDs NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 6 and 7, respectively, in 1998. The following year they released the single Book 'Im Danno and again toured both the North and South Islands of the country to promote it. In 2000 Book 'Im Danno appeared on the promo CD NZ on Air Indie Hit Disc 12, and in 2001 the same song appeared on the Year Zero compilation.
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4) Scooter is a Muppet from Jim Henson's "The Muppet Show". His character was primarily that of the show coordinator, making sure everyone got on stage on time. He has also appeared on several Muppet albums.
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5) Scooter is the producer of a weekly Texas political satire program "The Inner Side", featuring mixes of music and voices in the news, available for download at acksisofevil.org
The Question Is What Is The Question
Scooter Lyrics
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I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
Start the danger
Rearranger
Not so cool
Mercy
On the radar
Get up on the mic and shout it
Yeah, move it
I spit bricks got the kicks in the mix
My pricks long out the rigs
Party of bricks like Jackie X
No diggedy diggedy HP
I'm the bad boy, roll MC, so sexy
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you, yes
Jump that beat, jump that beat
Won't let you go
Me got the flow
Mash up the show
Shalak
K nami nama
Like a hammer
A burning candle
Fixed up with the spanner, move it
I slip chips
Rapping in da mix
Wanna see your kick
Spit, kicks for da hits
With the lyrical tricks
No diggedy diggedy diggedy, listen
Got a late night, early morning mission
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
Yeah, jump that beat, jump that beat
How do you do
Jump that beat, jump that beat
Wonderful bars fat like Michael's arse
This is an announcement
Please refrain from not smoking
The question is (another)
What is the question?
Yeah, here we go
Alright, make up the crow
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do
Can I have a light please?
"The question is what is the question" by Scooter is a fun and energetic dance track about living in the moment and enjoying life. The lyrics encourage the listener to let loose and party with the singer "Just me and you, start the danger, rearranger, not so cool, mercy, I'm the vapor, on the radar, get up on the mic and shout it." The singer wants to have a good time and doesn't care about conventions or what others think, "How do you do, I thought why not na na, na na, Just me and you, and then we can na na, na na like before."
The second verse continues the party atmosphere with lines like "Won't let you go, me got the flow, mash up the show, shalak. K nami nama, like a hammer, a burning candle, fixed up with the spanner, move it." The song is all about dancing and having a good time without any worries or stress. The final verse ends with a hilarious announcement about not smoking and then asking "what is the question." The singer doesn't want to dwell on anything except partying and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you do
Scooter greets the listener and poses a rhetorical question to kick off the song.
I thought why not na na, na na
Scooter questions why not have some fun and party, using the nonsensical phrase 'na na, na na' as a way of emphasizing the joyous mood.
Just me and you
Scooter imagines a one-on-one party between himself and the listener.
Start the danger
Scooter encourages the listener to let loose and take risks, embracing the excitement of partying.
Rearranger
Scooter encourages the listener to shake things up, both literally and metaphorically, by rearranging their expectations and routines.
Not so cool
Scooter acknowledges that breaking the rules and partying hard may not be seen as 'cool' by everyone, but encourages the listener to do it anyway.
Mercy
Scooter uses the word 'mercy' as an exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm, egging on the listener to keep the energy and excitement going.
I'm the vapour
Scooter positions himself as a mysterious, almost intangible presence, like a fog or vapor that surrounds the party.
On the radar
Scooter suggests that the party is visible on everyone's 'radar' or in their consciousness, like a beacon of fun and excitement.
Get up on the mic and shout it
Scooter encourages the listener to take charge of the party and be the center of attention, shouting out excitement and encouragement to the crowd.
Yeah, move it
Scooter emphasizes the importance of dancing and movement in a party, encouraging the listener to get up and move their body.
I spit bricks got the kicks in the mix
Scooter boasts about his skills as a rapper, suggesting that his rhymes are strong and his energy is high.
My pricks long out the rigs
This line is a vulgar double entendre that likely refers to Scooter's penis being large and powerful, but could also be interpreted as a reference to his verbal 'pricks' or rhymes being better than those of other rappers ('rigs').
Party of bricks like Jackie X
Scooter imagines the party as a solid, unbreakable 'wall' of fun and excitement, comparing it to the character of Jackie Chan in the movie 'The Tuxedo.'
No diggedy diggedy HP
This nonsensical phrase is likely just a meaningless string of syllables meant to emphasize the party atmosphere and encourage dancing.
I'm the bad boy, roll MC, so sexy
Scooter positions himself as a confident and sexy rapper, embodying the 'bad boy' image of a rebellious partygoer.
And then we can na na, na na
Scooter repeats his earlier invitation to party, using the same nonsensical phrase to evoke a joyful, carefree mood.
Just like before
Scooter suggests that the party he's imagining has happened before, and that the listener knows what a good time it can be.
Please give me more and you
Scooter encourages the listener to keep partying, asking them to continue giving it their all.
Jump that beat, jump that beat
Scooter encourages dancing and movement to the catchy beat of the song.
Won't let you go
Scooter reassures the listener that the party won't end anytime soon.
Me got the flow
Scooter boasts about his skills as a rapper, suggesting that he has a strong 'flow' or style of delivering rhymes.
Mash up the show
Scooter encourages the partygoers to break down expectations and 'mash up' the traditional idea of what a party should be, creating a unique and exciting atmosphere.
Shalak
This is another nonsensical phrase used to emphasize the carefree and joyful mood of the party.
K nami nama
Another nonsensical phrase that likely has no meaning beyond its use as a party chant.
Like a hammer
Scooter compares the energy of the party to a hammer, powerful and striking.
A burning candle
Scooter compares the party to a candle, both bright and powerful but also relatively fleeting and temporary compared to the wider world.
Fixed up with the spanner, move it
Scooter encourages the listener to 'fix up' the party and make it even more exciting by using a 'spanner' or tool to adjust the attitude and energy, emphasizing the importance of movement and dancing in doing so.
I slip chips
This phrase likely has no specific meaning beyond its use as an abstract, nonsensical phrase meant to evoke the party atmosphere.
Rapping in da mix
Scooter doubles down on his boasting, emphasizing his skills as a rapper and suggesting that he can perform well in any musical context ('da mix.').
Wanna see your kick
Scooter encourages the listener to show off their own dancing and movement skills, enjoying the energy and excitement of the party together.
Spit, kicks for da hits
Scooter suggests that his rhymes (or 'spits') are aimed at creating hits, or popular songs that will get people dancing and moving.
With the lyrical tricks
Scooter emphasizes how his rhymes and flow are bigger and better than those of other rappers, attributing it to his own unique 'tricks.'
This is an announcement
Scooter makes a bold statement, suggesting that what he's about to say is important or noteworthy.
Please refrain from not smoking
Scooter makes a play on words (double negative) to encourage people to smoke, likely as a reference to party culture and the association between smoking and having fun or letting loose.
The question is (another)
Scooter shifts the song's focus to a new 'question,' teasing the listener with an air of mystery and excitement.
What is the question?
Scooter poses the titular question, which itself has no clear answer or meaning beyond its use as a catchy refrain and a way to keep the party going.
Alright, make up the crow
Scooter encourages the partygoers to 'make up the crow,' which likely means to build up a sense of excitement and noise, emphasizing the party's rowdiness and energy.
Can I have a light please?
Scooter ends the song with a seemingly random request for a lighter, adding another layer of humor and nonsensicality to the overall party atmosphere of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: H P BAXXTER, HANS VAN HEMERT, HENRICUS M. "HARRY" VAN HOOF, HENRICUS M. (HARRY) VAN HOOF, JENS PETER THELE, MICHAEL SIMON, RICK J. JORDAN, HANS CHR W HEMERT VAN, HARRY HENRICUS M HOOF VAN, JENS THELE, MICHAEL JOEY SIMON, RICK J JORDAN, WRITER UNKNOWN
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@WITSorcery
"How do you do, ooh ooh
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do, ooh ooh
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you
How do you do, ooh ooh
I thought why not na na, na na
Just me and you
And then we can na na, na na
Just like before
And you will say na na, na na
Please give me more and you"
@Prestigigator
2022 and still banger <3
@sharkypower9119
The beat of Scooter and jumpstyle, the combination still rocks!
@casanova6283
I hate today's music, Scooter is best!!!!!
@Hennicrafter
A minute of silence to the people who can't find this legendary song...
@ryanmccormick5256
Scooter did some amazing banging tunes. Reminds me of clubbing back in the good days!
@KyosisPlays
Bro, I've been looking for this song since 2007 😭
@Hennicrafter
@@KyosisPlays wow man i'm happy that you found it now!
@KyosisPlays
@@Hennicrafter Bro my whole family was looking for it, but none of us had a clue, we saw it one time on some random music channel on sky. 😂
@Hennicrafter
@@KyosisPlays haha! But i also have a few songs where this happend to me. Heard them once un the radio an then forgott the name for years. But soneday you stumble upon it again
@ryanwilson368
2023 anyone?