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").
Sylvia
Wizo Lyrics
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Mit roten Blumen drauf
Heute paßt sie leider nicht mehr rein
Dabei sah es so gut aus
Früher lachte sie sehr oft und viel
Heute weint sie jeden Tag
Sie ist einsam, sie hat keine Freunde,
Weil niemand mehr sie mag
Sie ist zu dick, viel zu dick
Und sie weiß daß sie nirgends Chancen hat
Zu dick, viel zu dick... ..oh Sylvia
Früher war sie in der Schule gut
Und sie hatte tolle Noten
Heute schafft sie leider keine Prüfung
Und gehört zu den Idioten
Den Führerschein hat sie auch nicht geschafft,
Dafür war sie viel zu dumm
Als sie das allererste Mal I'm Auto saß
Fuhr sie einen Polizisten um
Sie ist zu dumm, viel zu dumm
Doch sie weiß, daß sie keine Chancen hat
Zu dumm, viel zu dumm... ..oh Sylvia
Keine Chance für Sylvia
Früher hatte sie mal gute Augen
Heute sieht sie fast nichts mehr
Sie trägt eine ziemlich dicke Brille
Doch die stört sie sehr
Neulich ließ sie ihre Brille mal zu Hause
'ne Laterne kreuzte ihre Spur
Sie sah Sterne als sie auf die Straße fiel
Und ein LKW sie überfuhr
Sie war zu blind, viel zu blind
Und sie hatte keine Chance
Zu blind, viel zu blind... ..oh Sylvia
Keine Chance für Sylvia
The song "Sylvia" by Wizo is a poignant reflection on the life of a woman who has fallen on hard times. It speaks of how Sylvia had a white dress with red flowers on it that she can no longer fit into, and how she used to laugh a lot, but has now turned into a lonely woman who cries every day because she has no friends left. Sylvia is too overweight, and she knows that she has no chance with anyone. The song goes on to describe how she was once a good student with excellent grades, but now she cannot pass any exams and is considered not so intelligent by those around her. Sylvia also failed her driving test because she was too stupid and even hit a police officer with her car. Furthermore, she has bad eyesight and needs a thick pair of glasses to see, but she hates wearing them, and that led to her getting hit by a truck when she left her glasses at home.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sylvia" are full of sorrow and empathy towards the woman who is unable to cope with the changes in her life. The song touches upon how merciless society can be towards people who are overweight, not intelligent or have a disability. It asks us to be more compassionate towards them, and to try and understand their plight. The lyrics are effective in conveying the tragic story of Sylvia, and they remind us of the importance of treating all human beings with respect and kindness, no matter their social status or physical appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
Früher hatte sie ein weißes Kleid mit roten Blumen drauf
In the past, Sylvia owned a beautiful white dress with red flowers on it.
Heute passt sie leider nicht mehr rein, dabei sah es so gut aus
Unfortunately, Sylvia can no longer fit into that dress, which is a shame because it looked so good on her.
Früher lachte sie sehr oft und viel, heute weint sie jeden Tag
Sylvia used to laugh frequently and with great mirth, but now cries every single day.
Sie ist einsam, sie hat keine Freunde, weil niemand mehr sie mag
Sylvia is very lonely and friendless, because everyone has come to dislike her and keep their distance.
Sie ist zu dick, viel zu dick und sie weiß dass sie nirgends Chancen hat
Sylvia is overweight, and she sadly realizes that her weight makes it impossible for her to succeed in anything.
Früher war sie in der Schule gut und sie hatte tolle Noten
Once upon a time, Sylvia was an excellent student and received very good grades.
Heute schafft sie leider keine Prüfung und gehört zu den Idioten
But nowadays, Sylvia can't seem to pass a single test, and is considered to be stupid and incompetent.
Den Führerschein hat sie auch nicht geschafft, dafür war sie viel zu dumm
Sylvia was unable to pass her driving test, because she simply wasn't intelligent enough.
Als sie das allererste Mal im Auto saß, fuhr sie einen Polizisten um
During her very first time driving, Sylvia ran over a police officer.
Sie ist zu dumm, viel zu dumm, doch sie weiß, dass sie keine Chancen hat
Sylvia is unintelligent and uneducated, and acknowledges that this puts her at a great disadvantage.
Keine Chance für Sylvia
Sadly, Sylvia seems to have no chance of improving her current situation.
Früher hatte sie mal gute Augen, heute sieht sie fast nichts mehr
Once upon a time, Sylvia had very good eyesight, but now she is practically blind.
Sie trägt eine ziemlich dicke Brille, doch die stört sie sehr
Sylvia wears thick glasses to correct her vision, but finds them quite uncomfortable.
Neulich ließ sie ihre Brille mal zu Hause, eine Laterne kreuzte ihre Spur
One day, Sylvia forgot her glasses at home and walked into a lamppost.
Sie sah Sterne, als sie auf die Straße fiel, und ein LKW sie überfuhr
The impact of the lamppost caused Sylvia to fall and get hit by a truck. She saw stars before everything went black.
Sie war zu blind, viel zu blind, und sie hatte keine Chance
Sylvia was far too visually impaired, and didn't stand a chance against the oncoming truck.
Keine Chance für Sylvia
Once again, Sylvia was left with no chance of improving her situation.
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