Der Gastarbeiter Lyrics in English Eko Fresh

Imagine rolling into Germany in a green Opel Commodore, pockets empty but dreams packed to the roof. That is where Eko Fresh begins his heartfelt track “Der Gastarbeiter,” a rap diary that traces three generations of his Turkish family. The song paints vivid scenes: a strict grandfather who swapped the heat of Sivas for factory shifts in Lemgo, a teenage mother folding paper instead of homework, and a peace-singing father who sparks a forbidden love. Through tight rhymes, Eko weaves stories of late-night factory work, children left home alone, tragic losses, and unbreakable bonds, all while repeating the proud yet bittersweet label Gastarbeiter—guest worker.

At its core, the song is both a love letter and a reality check. Eko Fresh celebrates the perseverance of immigrant families who “love Germany like crazy” even when that love feels one-sided. He salutes their sacrifices—learning hip-hop from a rebel aunt, enduring the death of cousins, watching a grandfather labor without ever mastering the language—yet he also shows how those sacrifices build new opportunities, including his own rise from rap fan to “Business-Ikone.” The result is an honest, energetic anthem that invites listeners to respect the past, recognize ongoing struggles, and keep pushing forward with the chorus echoing: “Wir sind ein gewisser Schlag von Mensch… Gastarbeiter.”