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").
Wahlkrampf
Wizo Lyrics
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Die Mittel sind subtil
doch nicht mal kompliziert,
ist alles ausgecheckt,
schon tausendmal probiert.
Die Themen scheinbar neu
Die Masse wird getäuscht,
so wird das Ziel erreicht.
Bald ist hier Wahlkampf,
die schöne Zeit.
Grosse Versprechen
nur weit und breit.
Hände geschüttelt,
Köpfe gestreichelt,
doch nur Neid und Gier
regieren hier!
Und so werden wieder Ängste
ganz zielgerecht geschürt
und fette Anzugschweine
als Helden inszeniert.
Lösung wird versprochen,
Hilfe wird geplant,
doch bald schon ist es scheissegal,
denn dann wird abgesahnt.
Denn hier ist Wahlkampf,
die schöne Zeit.
Grosse Versprechen
nur weit und breit.
Hände geschüttelt,
Köpfe gestreichelt,
doch nur Neid und Gier
regieren hier!
Kommerzielle Politik
kann niemals ehrlich sein!
Es geht um Macht und Kohle,
darauf fall ich nicht rein!
Ja hier ist Wahlkampf,
die schöne Zeit.
Grosse Versprechen
nur weit und breit.
Hände geschüttelt,
Köpfe gestreichelt,
doch nur Neid und Gier
regieren hier!
The song "Wahlkrampf" by Wizo is a criticism of the political system during election campaigns. The lyrics describe how the methods used by politicians are subtle but not complicated, as they have been tested a thousand times before. The topics discussed may appear new but they are always the same, and the masses are deceived in order to achieve the desired outcome. The song highlights the fact that during election campaigns, politicians make big promises, shake hands and pat heads, but all of this is driven by jealousy and greed.
The lyrics state that the election campaign is a beautiful time, full of big promises and handshakes, but in reality, it is a time when fears are purposefully raised and greedy politicians are made to look like heroes. They promise solutions and plans to help but soon after the election, it becomes irrelevant as they only care about money. The song emphasizes how commercial politics can never be honest and it is all about power and money.
In conclusion, the song "Wahlkrampf" is a wake-up call for people to be more critical of politics and to not fall for the same tricks used by politicians during every election campaign. By highlighting the deceptive tactics used, the song encourages listeners to be more informed and to consider the motives behind the promises made by politicians.
Line by Line Meaning
Die Mittel sind subtil
The methods are subtle
doch nicht mal kompliziert,
but not even complicated,
ist alles ausgecheckt,
everything is checked out,
schon tausendmal probiert.
tried a thousand times already.
Die Themen scheinbar neu
The topics seem new
doch eigentlich immer gleich.
but they are actually always the same.
Die Masse wird getäuscht,
The masses are deceived,
so wird das Ziel erreicht.
thus, the goal is achieved.
Bald ist hier Wahlkampf,
Soon, there will be a political campaign here,
die schöne Zeit.
the lovely time.
Grosse Versprechen
Big promises.
nur weit und breit.
only far and wide.
Hände geschüttelt,
Hands shook,
Köpfe gestreichelt,
heads patted,
doch nur Neid und Gier
but only envy and greed
regieren hier!
rule here!
Und so werden wieder Ängste
And so fears will be aroused again
ganz zielgerecht geschürt
stirred up quite purposefully.
und fette Anzugschweine
and plump suit pigs
als Helden inszeniert.
are staged as heroes.
Lösung wird versprochen,
A solution is promised
Hilfe wird geplant,
Help is planned
doch bald schon ist es scheissegal,
But soon, it doesn't matter,
denn dann wird abgesahnt.
because then it's all about cashing in.
Kommerzielle Politik
Commercial politics
kann niemals ehrlich sein!
can never be honest!
Es geht um Macht und Kohle,
It's about power and money,
darauf fall ich nicht rein!
I won't fall for that!
Ja hier ist Wahlkampf,
Yes, here is a political campaign,
die schöne Zeit.
the lovely time.
Grosse Versprechen
Big promises.
nur weit und breit.
only far and wide.
Hände geschüttelt,
Hands shook,
Köpfe gestreichelt,
heads patted,
doch nur Neid und Gier
but only envy and greed
regieren hier!
rule here!
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Eclectic Muzika Frank Mooradian
I always love the twang-stortion for punk music. I like it for Dillinger Escape Plan too. It's a different kind of heavy.
Dominik Omlin
Hammer Album WIZO for ever hab endlich ein Tattoo von euch auf meinem Körper
Mr. Totoro
+Dominik Omlin :D ein weiteres vorbild
Dominik Omlin
Ja wenn ike nüchtern gewesen währe hätte ike nid denn ganzen Rücken verstochen mit WIZO und allen CD-Cover plus das neue aber ike bin stolz darauf.
Mr. Totoro
nice :)
Böhlitz Ehrenberg Graffiti
Sehr geiles Lied
oOMilliyOo
"Köpfe gestreichelt" :D
metti821
ne Knorke Band :)
peter lustig
big up
Al Duderhino
wählt die Partei, denn Sie ist sehr gut!