Stomper 98 was founded in January 1998. A full line-up with Niko (vocals), … Read Full Bio ↴Stomper 98 was founded in January 1998. A full line-up with Niko (vocals), Holgi (saxophone), Sebi (bass), Michel (guitar), Nudel (guitar) and Shorty (drums) was only available in October 1998. The until then Recorded pieces have been musically revised and improved. At the end of October 1998 6 pieces were recorded in the recording studio, 4 of which were released on the first EP released in February 1999 on Blind Beggar Records. The first concert took place on October 6, 1998 in Göttingen together with Les Partisans from France, here without pasta. But already at the next gig in November 1998 with Oxymoron the entire line-up was on stage. Since then, other gigs have followed quite regularly with bands such as Templars, Gundog, Troopers, Daily Terror, Verlorene Jungs, 4 Promille, Mob & Gesocks etc .. In the meantime, new songs were composed and so at the end of July 1999 they went back to the recording studio to do the songs for the LP "Stomping Harmonists". This first long player was released in November 1999 by D.S.S. Records (Austria). At the same time, the split EP was released together with the TEMPLARS from New York “We stick together”, also on D.S.S. Records. In December 1999 our guitarist Michel left the band. So you played for a whole year without a second guitarist. In June 2000 the recordings followed together with the Templars in the recording studio in Göttingen for “The I.S.P. Connection ". This 10 "was again published by D.S.S. Records for the joint I.S.P. Christmas tour in December 2000. Since January 2001 a second guitarist was found, the Flacke. At the end of March our singer Niko left the band at his own request. A new singer was found in Guido. In December 2001 the second split EP was released together with the DEVILSKINS from Switzerland / Italy on D.S.S. Records. The songs on this split EP were still recordings with our old singer Niko. From October 2001 to October 2002 the songs were recorded for the second long player in the recording studio. This LP / CD with the title "Now even more so!" is in February 2003, as always with D.S.S. Records, released. At the end of February 2003 Shorty (drums) left the band at her own request. Since April 2003, Sascha from Riot Company has been swinging the sticks.

Göttingen
Stomper 98 Lyrics

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Aus Göttingen da kommen wir her, und wir leben gerne hier.
Der Mob ist die Familie, die Straße das zuhaus.
Alles was ihr wollt, ihr kriegt uns hier nicht raus.
Göttigen, abnormal, Bier nie schal, die Schädel kahl,
Freundschaft wird mit Oi! geschrieben, Ska & Bier ist was wir lieben.
Kommst Du mal in unsere Stadt, und hast die ganze Scheiße satt,
dann kehr in unsere Kneipen ein, hier bist Du Mensch, hier kannst Du es sein.
Göttigen, abnormal, Bier nie schal, die Schädel kahl,

Freundschaft wird mit Oi! geschrieben, Ska & Bier ist was wir lieben.
Dumm ist der, der Dummes tut, drum verdünnt ist unser Blut,
mit Pils aus der Region, Skinhead sein ist Religion.

Göttigen, abnormal, Bier nie schal, die Schädel kahl,
Freundschaft wird mit Oi! geschrieben, Ska & Bier ist was wir lieben

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stomper 98's song "Göttingen" describe a sense of pride and belonging to the city of Göttingen, Germany. The opening line states "From Göttingen we come, and we happily live here." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which emphasizes the strong bond between the band and the city, and the sense of community that comes from being a part of the local "mob."

The second line, "The mob is the family, the street is home," furthers the idea that the community within Göttingen is like a family. The lyrics suggest that the outside world doesn't understand their lifestyle and values, as they sing "Everything you want, you won't get us out of here." The song goes on to describe the love for the local beer, the shaved heads, and the celebration of friendship with the punk rock "Oi!" chant.

The song paints a picture of a traditional working-class subculture, with a strong sense of pride in their identity, the city they come from, and the lifestyle they lead. It expresses a sense of belonging to a community that is united by shared interests and values, with a connective tissue of rock music and alcohol that holds them together.

Line by Line Meaning

Aus Göttingen da kommen wir her, und wir leben gerne hier.
We come from Göttingen and we enjoy living here.

Der Mob ist die Familie, die Straße das zuhaus.
The gang is our family, and the streets are our home.

Alles was ihr wollt, ihr kriegt uns hier nicht raus.
No matter what you want, you can't drive us out of here.

Göttigen, abnormal, Bier nie schal, die Schädel kahl, Freundschaft wird mit Oi! geschrieben, Ska & Bier ist was wir lieben.
Göttingen is abnormal, we never drink stale beer, shave our heads, and we express friendship with 'Oi!'. We love Ska music and beer.

Kommst Du mal in unsere Stadt, und hast die ganze Scheiße satt, dann kehr in unsere Kneipen ein, hier bist Du Mensch, hier kannst Du es sein.
If you ever end up in our city and you're fed up with all the crap, come to our pubs. Here, you can be yourself and feel like a human being.

Dumm ist der, der Dummes tut, drum verdünnt ist unser Blut, mit Pils aus der Region, Skinhead sein ist Religion.
We are not foolish, and that's why our blood is diluted with local Pilsner. Being a skinhead is our religion.

Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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