WIE OFT Lyrics in English by Capo

While "Alcatraz" is a proper noun and refers to the famous prison island, its inclusion in the lyrics is particularly striking and memorable. It's not a common word in everyday German songs, making it unique to this track.

In the song, the artist sings, "Jeden Tag Alcatraz, sag, wann komm' ich wieder raus?" (Every day Alcatraz, tell me, when will I get out?). This vividly conveys a feeling of being trapped and imprisoned, even if not literally in Alcatraz, but in a harsh reality. It's a powerful metaphor for confinement and desperation.

Capo's "WIE OFT" [How Often] is a really intense look into a tough life, full of regret and a kind of hardened acceptance. He starts by wishing he could have protected someone he cared about, saying "Reich werden, dich nicht alleine im Viertel lassen / Das war mein Traum, aber jetzt ist es zu spät" [Get rich, not leave you alone in the neighborhood / That was my dream, but now it's too late]. It's clear he feels like he's lost his way, admitting "Weg ist die gute alte Zeit, ich bin kein guter Mensch" [Gone are the good old days, I'm not a good person].

He keeps asking "Wie oft?" [How often?] about all the dangerous situations he's been in, like having "ein Messer in meinem Bauch" [a knife in my stomach] or his "Finger am Revolver für die Gang" [finger on the revolver for the gang]. Now he's in jail, looking at "sieben Meter Zaun" [seven meters of fence], and he's totally jaded, saying "Ich verlieb' mich nicht mehr" [I don't fall in love anymore]. He even says, chillingly, "Ich wasche mir die Hände mit dem Blut meiner Feinde / Nein, es tut mir nicht leid" [I wash my hands with the blood of my enemies / No, I don't regret it]. It's a raw, honest reflection on a life lived on the edge, where survival often meant making incredibly difficult choices.