Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and unfiltered world of German hip-hop with OG Keemo's 'Set'. This song is a perfect example of his powerful storytelling and unique blend of aggressive trap and old-school boom-bap beats. By exploring the lyrics, you can learn colloquial German and get a sense of the authentic, often harsh, realities depicted in his music. 'Set' is special for its unapologetic energy and the masterful production by Funkvater Frank, making it a compelling piece for anyone looking to understand the modern German rap scene.
Key Vocabulary
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Set /sɛt/ B1 |
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Ganglord /ˈɡæŋlɔːrd/ C1 |
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Renn /rɛn/ A2 |
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Block /blɒk/ B1 |
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Schüsse /ˈʃʏsə/ B2 |
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Beute /ˈbɔʏtə/ B2 |
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Hüfte /ˈhʏftə/ B1 |
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Skimaske /ˈskiːˌmaskə/ C1 |
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Hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ B1 |
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Patek /pəˈtɛk/ C1 |
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Jeep /dʒiːp/ B1 |
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Silberzähne /ˈzɪl bɐ t͡sɛnə/ C1 |
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Belstaff /ˈbɛlstɑːf/ C2 |
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Clique /klɪk/ B2 |
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Straßencode /ˈʃtraːsənˌkoːdə/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Du verlässt heut besser nicht das Haus
➔ Modal adverb 'besser' used with verb for giving advice
➔ The word 'besser' (better) modifies the verb 'verlässt' (leave), giving advice: 'You’d better not leave the house today.'
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Schließ die Tür und mach die Lichter aus
➔ Imperative form for giving direct commands
➔ Both 'Schließ' (close) and 'mach' (turn off) are in the imperative, instructing someone directly.
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Ich bin der Ganglord, 125 Kilo
➔ Use of predicate nominative with 'sein' to identify or describe the subject
➔ The verb 'bin' (am) connects the subject 'Ich' (I) with the predicate noun 'der Ganglord' (the ganglord).
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Renn' vor niemand außer Cops
➔ Negative preposition 'vor niemand' combined with 'außer' (except) for exclusion
➔ The phrase means ‘run from nobody except cops’; 'niemand' negates all and 'außer' creates an exception.
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Du kannst nur verlieren
➔ Modal verb 'können' showing ability or inevitability
➔ The phrase 'kannst nur verlieren' means 'you can only lose' — 'können' conveys that losing is inevitable.
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Höre Boyz II Men und zähle Beute
➔ Imperative with a coordinating conjunction 'und' linking two commands
➔ 'Höre' (listen) and 'zähle' (count) are both imperatives coordinated by 'und'.
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Fang an dir den Namen zu merken
➔ Separable verb 'anfangen' with infinitive clause using 'zu' + infinitive
➔ ‘Fang ... an’ is the imperative of 'anfangen' (to start), followed by 'zu merken' (to remember). Together: 'Start to remember the name.'
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Dein Team hat mehr Pussys als Asia-Märkte
➔ Comparative structure using 'mehr ... als'
➔ The phrase means 'Your team has more girls than Asian markets'; 'mehr ... als' forms a comparative.
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Erkennst du sein Gesicht, dann dippst du ab
➔ Conditional sentence using 'wenn/dann' implied structure
➔ It means 'If you recognize his face, then you dip (run away).' The word 'wenn' is omitted but understood.
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