When they were officially founded in 1996, Andi Erhardt played the bass, but left the band one year later and Rüdiger Linhof became the new bassist.
Sportfreunde Stiller started on the underground rock scene, with their songs only appearing on indie stations at first and their albums Macht doch, was ihr wolt - ich geh jetzt!(1996) and Thonträger(1998). Their first big single "Wellenreiten '54" (Surfing '54) was released in 1999. Containing this release their first major record "So wie einst Real Madrid" (As once Real Madrid) followed in 2000 and made the "Sporties" well known to Germany's upcoming indie rock scene. The second big relaese "Die gute Seite" (The Good Side) came in 2002 and established Sportfreunde's unique and good mooded style of rock music.
Since having success with their third major album Burli (Bavarian: a small boy), Sportfreunde Stiller became one of Germany's leading rock bands. They topped the charts with their soccer-themed anthem '54 '74 '90 2006, a homage to their country's World Cup wins, though hastily retitled '54 '74 '90 2010 when Germany was defeated in the tournament in 2006.
In August 2007, they released their 5th studio-album "La Bum", which topped the charts after three weeks.
'94
Sportfreunde Stiller Lyrics
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E tuto cambia
Si, eri sempre un po' indifferente
Tu hai trovato senso in quel che fai
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Tu dai un bacio alla TV
E vedi lui che ti mostra come si gioca
Come Ba-ba-ba-batigol nella Fiorentina
Ora tu nella vita
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Noi siamo d'accordo
Noi siamo d'accordo (su questo)
Noi siamo d'accordo
Noi siamo d'accordo
The lyrics of Sportfreunde Stiller's song '94 express the way in which the singer's life has changed through their passion and involvement in football. The song is a tribute to the year 1994, when Italy hosted the World Cup, and the singer has found meaning in life through the sport. They put on the blue and white jersey, and suddenly everything changes. They were previously indifferent, but football has given them a sense of purpose.
The line "Non si ripetera la storia mai piu" (It will never repeat itself again) is repeated multiple times throughout the song, which suggests that 1994 was a unique and special year for the singer. They kiss the TV and watch their idol, Ba-ba-ba-batigol, playing for Fiorentina, and now they are living their own life, inspired by their passion for football.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that sport can have a deep impact on people's lives and can provide a sense of belonging and purpose. It also serves as a reminder that certain moments in life are unique and can never be replicated, which makes them all the more special.
Line by Line Meaning
Ti metti quella maglia blu e bianca
Putting on that blue and white shirt changes everything.
E tuto cambia
And everything changes.
Si, eri sempre un po' indifferente
Yes, you were always a bit indifferent.
Tu hai trovato senso in quel che fai
You have found meaning in what you do.
Non si ripetera la storia mai piu
The story will never be repeated again.
Non sara di nuovo novanta quattro
Ninety-four will not happen again.
Tu dai un bacio alla TV
You give a kiss to the TV.
E vedi lui che ti mostra come si gioca
And you see him showing you how to play.
Come Ba-ba-ba-batigol nella Fiorentina
Like Ba-ba-ba-batigol in Fiorentina.
Ora tu nella vita
Now you in life.
Noi siamo d'accordo
We are in agreement.
Noi siamo d'accordo (su questo)
We are in agreement (on this).
Noi siamo d'accordo
We are in agreement.
Noi siamo d'accordo
We are in agreement.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Stephan Brugger
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