WIZO (pronounced "Vee-soh") is a Punk Rock band from Sindelfingen, Germany.… Read Full Bio ↴WIZO (pronounced "Vee-soh") is a Punk Rock band from Sindelfingen, Germany. The band was formed in 1985. Their messages run from political to humorous, but they are strongly against Nazism, Fascism, Racism, and "all of that dreck." They separated in March 2005. In 1995, their most popular song "Kein Gerede" led to a lawsuit and criminal charges for "incitement to criminal acts against the state of Germany."

Jochen Bix founded the band "Wieso" (meaning "why?") with friends in Sindelfingen, a town in the vicinity of Stuttgart. In 1986 they altered their name to "WIZO" and got their first gig in 1987. In 1988 WIZO released their first demo tape, in 1990, they released another demo. Jochen only sang a few songs, including the Judas Priest cover, "Breakin' the Law." Then, he left and Axel Kurth became the front man.

Later that year, they founded their own label, Hulk Räckorz and released the "Klebstoff" ("Glue") EP, their first vinyl record.

In 1991, "Für'n Arsch" (familiar for "To No Avail") was released.

In 1992, their first CD, "Bleib Tapfer" ("Stay Brave") was released. They then released the single "Roy Black ist tot" ("Roy Black Is Dead") as a dubious tribute to the German pop-star Roy Black on the one year anniversary of his death. The tribute in question was a punk cover of a children's song with the lyrics altered to a German version of "Roy Black is dead, Roy Black is dead." It was named the worst CD of the year by the Bild-Zeitung, a major German tabloid.

In 1994, their next CD, "UUAARRGH!" was released,in 1995 they released "Herrénhandtasche" and played on a tour with Die Ärzte.

In 1996, WIZO's lineup changed; Ingo Hahn replaced their long-standing drummer, Charly Zasko, and he and Axel "are fortunately no longer in contact." With Ingo, "Doof wie Scheiße" ("Dumb as Shit") was also recorded.

In 1997, they released the "Weihnachten stinkt!" ("Christmas stinks!") Split EP with the Japanese punk band Hi-Standard.

In 1998, Wizo released "Kraut & Rüben" ("Tops and Curnips") EP on Fatwreck, being the songs that were already popular in Germany, but unknown to the rest of the world. That year, Herr Guhl replaced Ingo as drummer.

September, 2004, WIZO made a first in the music industry by releasing a single on USB keydrive, titled as the "WIZO Stick EP." In addition to five high bitrate MP3's, it also included a video, pictures, lyrics, and tabs. In November of 2004, coinciding with the release of their final album, "Anderster," they announced their intent to dissolve in March of 2005, upon the conclusion of their farewell tour.

November, 2009, WIZO announced on www.wizo.de : "wizo kommt wieder!" ("WIZO comes back").

Lieblinge
Wizo Lyrics

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Es ist so herrlich einfach, andere zu kritisieren
Beim Finger in die Wunden legen kann ja nix passiern
Überall nur Scheisse, da muss man nicht weit gehn
Doch wer will schon bei sich selbst anfangen, das tut nämlich weh!

Raus aus der Gewohnheit
Rein ins Unbequem!

Kaufverhalten, Großkonzerne, Umweltpolitik
Fleischkonsum und Billigkleidung gilt meine Kritik
Die Anderen interessieren mich nicht, vorm Spiegel steht mein Mann
Doch Änderung ist schmerzhaft und wie fang ich selber an?

Raus aus der Gewohnheit
Rein ins Unbequem
Meine Trägheit töten
Um aufrecht zu stehn

In diesem Typ im Spiegel wohnt ein faules, feiges Schwein
Es hat ne grosse Fresse, doch Einschränkung muss nicht sein
Bloß es gibt nur ein Mittel, wenn ich etwas ändern will
Dann muss ich halt bereit sein meine Lieblinge zu killen

Raus aus der Gewohnheit
Rein ins Unbequem

Meine Trägheit töten
Um aufrecht zu stehn

Overall Meaning

The song "Lieblinge" by Wizo talks about the tendency of people to criticize others easily, without looking at their own flaws first. The lyrics mention how it is easy to point out the faults of others, without realizing one's own shortcomings. The singer also highlights the issues of consumerism, big corporations, environmental policies, and animal consumption. The lyrics suggest that it is essential to make changes in one's own lifestyle before criticizing others.

The chorus of the song talks about how it is necessary to break out of one's comfort zone and embrace the challenges that come with trying to live a more responsible life. The singer admits that it is hard and painful to change oneself, but the only way to bring change is to kill off one's own "darlings" or habits that prevent us from making progress. The lyrics encourage listeners to take responsibility, be courageous, and not shy away from the uncomfortable path of self-reflection.

The song reflects a common theme in punk music, which is to embrace individual responsibility and challenge societal norms. The lyrics are a commentary on the human tendency to be critical of others while neglecting self-improvement. The song encourages listeners to take a proactive approach to improve their lives and the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Es ist so herrlich einfach, andere zu kritisieren
It's so wonderfully easy to criticize others

Beim Finger in die Wunden legen kann ja nix passiern
Nothing can happen when pointing out the wounds

Überall nur Scheisse, da muss man nicht weit gehn
Everywhere is just garbage, you don't have to go far

Doch wer will schon bei sich selbst anfangen, das tut nämlich weh!
But who wants to start with themselves, that hurts!

Raus aus der Gewohnheit
Get out of the habit

Rein ins Unbequem!
Into the discomfort!

Kaufverhalten, Großkonzerne, Umweltpolitik
Consumption behavior, large corporations, environmental policy

Fleischkonsum und Billigkleidung gilt meine Kritik
My criticism is directed towards meat consumption and cheap clothing

Die Anderen interessieren mich nicht, vorm Spiegel steht mein Mann
I'm not interested in others, my man is standing in front of the mirror

Doch Änderung ist schmerzhaft und wie fang ich selber an?
But change is painful, so how do I start myself?

Meine Trägheit töten
Kill my laziness