Sturmmaske Auf (Intro) Lyrics in English by Kollegah, Farid Bang

Sturmmaske literally translates to "storm mask" but is commonly understood as a balaclava or ski mask. It's a striking and somewhat unusual word to find in a song title, immediately setting a tone of intensity and perhaps rebellion.

In the context of this rap song, putting on a Sturmmaske symbolizes a transformation, a readiness for confrontation, and an embrace of a more aggressive persona. It's a powerful image that encapsulates the raw and unyielding nature of the track.

Get ready for a powerful re-entry! Kollegah and Farid Bang are back with "Sturmmaske Auf (Intro)" and they're not holding back. This track is a declaration of dominance, a reminder of their impact on German rap, and a warning to anyone who's forgotten their place.

They kick things off by reflecting on their journey, from being dismissed as "Komm, lass paar Mütter ficken" [Come, let's fuck some mothers] to becoming a major business. They claim to have revived the market with JBG 2, overcoming critics who found their rap "niveaulos" [low-level]. Now, they're the "Leader im Game" [leaders in the game], boasting about their wealth and influence. They even joke that if Kollegah doesn't pay taxes for a year, "Reißt es Deutschland in 'ne Staatspleite" [it tears Germany into a state bankruptcy]. It's a bold statement about their success and the perceived decline of other rappers, whom they dismiss as "Biter, nur noch Fotzen, nur noch Krüppel im Business" [biters, just pussies, just cripples in the business].

They're here to shake things up again with JBG 3, promising the "Untergang des Trapnewcomerhypes" [downfall of the trap newcomer hype]. They mock other rappers for faking their personas, comparing them to "Lockenwickler von RIN" [RIN's curlers]. Kollegah portrays himself as a ruthless king, ready to "deinen Arm per Hieb abtrennt" [sever your arm with a blow]. The track is full of aggressive disses, targeting specific artists like MOK and Laas, and even making crude jokes about Sido's girlfriend. They're not interested in "zeitgemäßen Sound" [contemporary sound], instead delivering music that will "pushst du dich vorm Thaiboxtraining auf" [pump you up before Thai boxing training]. The song ends with a powerful image of Kollegah putting aside his crown and scepter, donning a ski mask, and loading bullets, signaling a return to their raw, uncompromising style. "JBG 3, Weg frei, click click bang" [JBG 3, clear the way, click click bang] – they're ready for war.