Yemin Olsun Lyrics in English by Ufo361, Ezhel
Bozkırın is a Turkish word that means "of the steppe" or "of the prairie." It's an interesting and somewhat rare word to find in a German song, highlighting the artist's Turkish heritage and adding a unique flavor to the lyrics.
In the context of the song, the line "Bozkırın varoşunda tatildeyiz" translates to "We are on vacation in the slum of the steppe." This creates a vivid and somewhat unexpected image, contrasting the vast, open steppe with the urban environment of a slum, suggesting a sense of being out of place or making the most of humble surroundings.
Ufo361 and Ezhel team up for "Yemin Olsun," a track that's all about staying true to yourself and your roots. Ufo361 kicks it off, declaring himself a Berliner from 361, living by the motto "Stay High." He sees himself as a king, refusing to be a slave, with freedom as his worship. He's not about small-time marketing schemes, swearing on his mother that he won't stop, even if told to. He talks about needing to find a way to roll a cigarette to solve problems and how the bass from Bugy's arpeggio makes his lungs vibrate.
Ezhel jumps in, comparing his crew to koalas always ready in the neighborhood. He dismisses money as a silly excuse for living and boasts about his words hitting hard, like a snake entering its hole. He playfully compares his woman to Angelina but then says he makes love to the 'bam string' of his guitar. He tells anyone trying to rob him to go peel a tangerine instead, suggesting they underestimated him. He talks about his lost efforts being like charity to other rappers and how he's on vacation in the 'bozkırın varoşunda' [slum of the steppe] with the youth, ready to attack like Ankara power. He warns, "Kurt uyanıkken uyunmaz koçum" [You don't sleep when the wolf is awake, my ram], repeatedly asking, "Uyanamadın mı daha ha?" [Haven't you woken up yet?]. Ufo361 then reflects on past struggles, saying "Keiner war da, als wir Harman waren" [No one was there when we were Harman]. He's now got a tennis chain full of ice and sits on his throne, with hundreds of thousands around his neck and arm. He's saved his whole family and is no longer in danger. He sees himself as a teacher in the trap game, like a godfather, making major labels wait. He advises never to show your cards in this game, celebrating their number one spot when they chart. The song is a high-speed, drive-by declaration of their success and unwavering self-belief.
