* Archi "MC Motherfucker" Alert (Vocals & guitar on all albums)
* Johnny Bottrop (Guitar on all albums)
* Hermann von Hinten (Drums on "Musik für Arschlöcher", "Melodien für Milliarden", "Nonstop Aggropop" and "Keiner hilft euch").
* Zip Schlitzer (Bass on "Musik für Arschlöcher", "Melodien für Milliarden", "Nonstop Aggropop", "Keiner hilft euch", "1 World 0 Future" and "Blechdose").
* Slash Viscious (Bass on "Fundamental").
* Steve Maschine West (Drums on "1 World 0 Future", "Blechdose" and "Fundamental").
In 2005 the band announced that Archi would leave the band, and Terrorgruppe disbanded shortly afterwards. Johnny Bottrop and Slash Viscious are now in a powerpop/punk/rock band called The Bottrops.
Im Kaufhaus
Terrorgruppe Lyrics
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Schöne Dinge im Regal,
Sie muß das Zeug besitzen,
Sie nimmt es mit jedes Mal
Wenn sie ein klasse Armband sieht,
Steckt sie es ein
Weil sie sich traut,
Weil sie gerne ins Kaufhaus geht,
Da gibts nichts,
Was ihr nicht gefällt -
Einkauf macht Spaß,
Aber ohne Geld
Auch sie will Boss-Klamotten tragen,
Die neue Boyzone haben,
Marketing + Fernsehwerbung
Zeigt bei ihr besondere Wirkung
Calvin Klein und Diesel-Jeans
Auch für sie,
Denn sie verdients
Klauen ist ein Kinderspiel
Der Detektiv ist eh senil!
The lyrics of Terrorgruppe's song "Im Kaufhaus" describe a person who steals from the store every time they visit it. They see beautiful things in the display cases and on the shelves, such as a golden ring and a great bracelet, and they can't resist taking them even though they know it's wrong. The character enjoys the act of stealing, and they go to the store often because of this. They admire the luxurious items that are available for purchase, but they don't have the money to buy them. They fall for the marketing tactics and television commercials that make these products seem irresistible.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the character's appreciation for the store and the fun of shopping in general, but they know that they cannot afford to buy the things they want. The lyrics depict the character's desire to have the same brand-name clothing and accessories that they see others wearing and advertised on TV. They find it easy to steal these items because the store's security guards are ineffective. Essentially, the song is a criticism of consumer culture and the illusions that advertisers perpetuate to create desire for material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Der gold'ne Ring in der Vitrine
A shiny ring on display in the store
Schöne Dinge im Regal,
Beautiful things on the shelves
Sie muß das Zeug besitzen,
She feels compelled to own the items
Sie nimmt es mit jedes Mal
She steals it every time
Wenn sie ein klasse Armband sieht,
When she sees a cool bracelet
Steckt sie es ein
She puts it in her pocket
Weil sie sich traut,
Because she's brave enough
Weil sie gerne ins Kaufhaus geht,
Because she likes going to the store
Weil sie so gerne klaut!
Because she enjoys stealing!
Da gibts nichts,
There's nothing there
Was ihr nicht gefällt -
That she doesn't like
Einkauf macht Spaß,
Shopping is fun
Aber ohne Geld
But without money
Auch sie will Boss-Klamotten tragen,
She also wants to wear Boss clothing
Die neue Boyzone haben,
To have the new Boyzone album
Marketing + Fernsehwerbung
Marketing and TV ads
Zeigt bei ihr besondere Wirkung
Have a special effect on her
Calvin Klein und Diesel-Jeans
Calvin Klein and Diesel jeans
Auch für sie,
Also for her
Denn sie verdients
Because she deserves it
Klauen ist ein Kinderspiel
Stealing is child's play
Der Detektiv ist eh senil!
The security guard is old and slow!
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.