The name comes from the well-known movie Das Boot about the German submarine U 96 from the Second World War. The project's first hit Das Boot (1991) is a techno remake of the film's title melody, which had been originally composed by Klaus Doldinger. An album of the same name was also number one in the German charts. This album paved the way for the commercial breakthrough of techno and house artists in Germany.
The experimental follow-up album 'Replugged' was released in 1993, and saw the group embracing the sound of 1980s electropop, ambient sounds and disco, and was likewise commercially successful despite not being necessarily original. It contained top 10 hits such as Love Sees No Colour and Night in Motion, both of which possessed strong 1980s techno-pop melodies in the vein of groups such as the Pet Shop Boys and New Order. In addition, calmer titles such as The One Russian and Without You, could be regarded as forerunners of what is now known as trip-hop.
The third album Club Bizarre was released in 1995 and indicated another change in sound. Club Bizarre mixed the techno-pop influence with fast Euro trance-like sounds throughout the majority of the album. The hit singles from the album were the piano-led Love religion (featuring vocalist Daisy Dee), the title track Club Bizarre with "classical" harmonies (which was reused later by Brooklyn Bounce) and the rave-influenced Movin'.
Motor Music also released Club Bizarre as an Interactive CD-ROM. The audio part of this CD-ROM includes several music tracks and the multimedia part features a discography, interviews with Alex Christensen and a neat little game for Mac OS and Windows PC.
In 1996 the fourth album, 'Heaven' was released. The album had a commercial sound, still containing some electropop influences, but also a number of hi-NRG Eurodance tracks. On this album new singer Dea-Li (Dorothy Lapi) was featured, she participated as vocalist on four titles.
In the following years singles Seven Wonders (1997), Energie (1998), Beweg Dich, Baby (1998) and finally Das Boot 2001 (2000) were released. Instead of a new regular album, U96 released the compilation Best Of 1991 - 2001 with some new songs from unpublished album Rhythm Of Life. Their last song We Call It Love was released in 2003 as a promo single only. They returned to the German Top 30 charts in 2006 with their downtempo hit Vorbei which featured the vocals of guest singer Ben.
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Boot II
U96 Lyrics
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Emergency
Maximum velocity
Und tanzen
Das boot
Das boot
Das boot
Das boot
Attention waterpumps!
Und tanzen
Get on board join the troop
Get on board join the troop
Double-engine each for you
System activated
Das boot
Und tanzen
One-two-three-tech
One-two-three-tech
Techno
Techno
Techno
Techno
Maximum velocity
Das boot
System activated
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
Emergency
The lyrics of U96's song "Boot II" are an invitation to join the techno dance floor and let the music take control. The first verse emphasizes speed and movement, relating to the maximum velocity that technology can bring. The repetition of "und tanzen," meaning "and dance" in German, sets the tone for the energy and excitement that the song seeks to bring to the listener. The chorus follows, with the repetition of "Das Boot" (meaning "The Boat" in German) and the call to attention for "waterpumps," indicating the naval theme of the song. The lyrics invite listeners to join the virtual crew of the ship and dance to the rhythm of the music, with the command to "get on board, join the troop." The repetition of "double-engine, each for you" calls for a unified dancefloor, where everyone moves together as one.
The second verse builds upon the energy and speed established in the first, activating a system that invites listeners to immerse themselves in the music, throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the beat. The incorporation of the word "tech" indicates the role that technology plays in the creation and enjoyment of dance music, emphasizing the importance of the machinery behind the scenes. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the naval theme of the song, while also placing an emphasis on the urgent nature of the music, with the repeated calls of "emergency" adding a sense of urgency and excitement to the track.
The lyrics of "Boot II" are an invitation to join a collective experience of energy and movement, emphasizing the power of dance music to connect people and activate them towards a common purpose. The lyrics draw upon the energy and speed of the genre, inviting listeners to forget about their worries and lose themselves in the music, creating a sense of community and unity in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Techno
A genre of electronic music characterized by a repetitive beat and synthesized melodies.
Emergency
A situation requiring immediate action or assistance to prevent harm or danger.
Maximum velocity
The highest speed attainable by a physical object, often used to imply urgency or intensity.
Und tanzen
A German phrase meaning 'and dance', encouraging listeners to engage with the music.
One, two, three, techno
A call to action, inspiring listeners to dance to the rhythm of the music.
Das Boot
A reference to the German film and novel 'Das Boot', meaning 'The Boat', which depicts the lives of U-boat crew members during WWII.
Attention waterpumps
A directive to those working on a ship to be alert and prepared to respond in case of an emergency or other situation requiring action.
Get on board, join the troop
An invitation to listeners to participate in the music and immerse themselves in the experience.
Double-engine, each for you
A reference to the power and intensity of the music, with each 'engine' representing a different aspect or layer of the sound.
System activated
A confirmation that the machinery or technology being used is ready to operate and will respond to commands.
One, two, three, tech
An abbreviated form of 'techno', which is repeated as a call to action and a signal to begin dancing.
Techno
A repetition of the word to reinforce the central theme of the song and further engage listeners.
Emergency
A repetition of the word to intensify the urgency of the situation or to communicate that an emergency has arisen.
E-emergency
A variation of 'emergency', possibly suggesting an electronic or technological aspect to the situation or call for action.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KLAUS DOLDINGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chriselsbury7009
Wow. Still sounds good to this day. ❤
@vladzlobinskiy3228
КОНСЕРВА!!!! ЭЛИТА ФЛОТА!!УВАЖАЮ!! ОЧЕНЬ КРУТО!!
@jazz-zj5qs
крутой трэк ! смело можно назвать продолжением легенды.. СПАСИБО ВАМ !!!! Люблю вас !!!
@gfgfff2421
od zawsze jest zemną das boot :-) od tego zaczęło się techno
@Robot-Santa
With hardtrance flavour. What a killer track.
@romanboltof2375
спасибо за музон, слушаю вас более 20 лет...
@danielakunl7881
Einfach cool, super Sound zum trainieren 🏋 ❤
@beboprocksteadym0nster-pow443
Seit 1989, seit ich damals ein Walkman bekam habe ich alles mögliche gehört, ob gute Laune oder schlechte Stimmung auf den verschiedensten Radio Frequenzen... Ich habe gehört was ging. Selbst wenn ich es heimlich machen musste. Dazu gehörte auch alles von U96. Diese Erlebnisse bleiben tief in mir wie ein verlassenes U-BOOT auf Grund 🎶🦈👍
Danke U96!
@wolfgangboettcher3126
Ehrlichkeit ,lebt weiter
@beboprocksteadym0nster-pow443
Sogar die 90er sterben nicht aus. Und wenn es manchmal so den Anschein macht... Irgendwann wird die neue Generation merken was sie von uns haben wenn wir sie nicht ständig dran erinnern würden wenn es die 1990's nie gegeben hätte...
Nur mal angenommen es wäre so, woher stammen dann die ge-remixe wenn sie nicht von U96 produziert worden sind?
Manchmal frag ich mich wirklich wie dämlich leichtsinnig die heutige Jugend über unsere Teenager Zeit herum schwafeln.
Ohne es böse zu meinen, aber die Tatsache ist, dass die meisten von den heutigen Jugendlichen wirklich frech über uns herziehen im Alltags leben wie, als wären die wirklich bösen Typen auf den Straßen nicht mehr existend.
( finde mal heutzutage nur einen der Rabauken die einst in den 90er Jahren die Straßen beherrscht haben.
"keiner mehr übrig!? Oder auch nur noch vor dem computer gefesselt!?"
Wenn sich das nicht bald rächt, ich weiß auch nicht )