Current record: Everything’s Wunderbar

01 – Así es la vida – Download MP3 – Download WAV
The song alludes to the feeling of the last few years – a time when many things stood still and something was missing. It describes the urge to go out and celebrate together again, especially for all those who have missed the energy and lightness of ska. With lines in Spanish, German and English and a mix of ska-rock and Latin elements, the song says: Sometimes all you need is a good rhythm to turn life up again.
Lyrics: original – deutsch – englisch

02 – Mehr – Download MP3 – Download WAV
Someone is desperately trying to be more – constantly posting, liking and sharing, but never really satisfied. The sound is a bit reminiscent of Die Ärzte and carries this mixture of humor and desperation. The chorus screams for recognition and the desire to finally “be someone”. But despite the party, photos and sneakers, there is always this feeling that something is missing. A song about the race in the digital hamster wheel – biting, self-ironic and full of longing for the “someday”.
Lyrics: original – englisch

03 – Turn me – Download MP3 – Download WAV
A nocturnal journey full of longing and ambivalent feelings. With the warm trumpet solo, a romantic, kitschy string arrangement, the Moog sound and rather unconventional chords in the brass section, he brings a bit of 70s art rock to the album, while the recurring line “Turn me on and turn me off” makes desire and powerlessness clear. A beautiful, calm number that floats in the darkness and takes the listener with it.
Lyrics: original – deutsch

04 – Nicht dein Tag – Download MP3 – Download WAV
Fast ska rock at 230 bpm that picks up on the bitter moments in life – the moments when everything just goes wrong. Whether it’s the embarrassing end of a date, the total blackout in an exam or the failed stage dive in front of cell phones: Sometimes life is just an ass. A song that lets out frustration and is still fun – perfect for singing along and laughing about everyday chaos.
Lyrics: original – englisch

05 – Respuestas fáciles – Download MP3 – Download WAV
Fast, aggressive rock song with a powerful sing-along chorus and a clear message against the superficiality of the music business. A statement against popular phrases that sound good but lack depth. The lines call on us not to be satisfied with simple answers (“respuestas faciles”), but to develop new ideas. A call for resistance against common patterns, simplification of the world and stereotyped thinking.
Lyrics: original – deutsch – englisch

06 – Mon chemin – Download MP3 – Download WAV
Here, the melancholy of a chanson mixes with a calm ska polka, while the lyrics are extremely gloomy and tell of exhaustion and the fading of all hope. Nevertheless, the voice sticks to its own path, like a defiant mantra against its own despair. A quiet, profound song that explores the tension between resignation and the unwavering will to go on.
Lyrics: original – deutsch – englisch

07 – Everything’s wunderbar – Download MP3 – Download WAV
The album’s title track features driving ska and disco rhythms. The catchy “Welcome, my friend” lines invite everyone to join in and enjoy the moment, reminding us that everyone has a place in this world – even if it is clear that this utopia of peace is an illusion. Goa-like vibes and electronic beats bring a new sound to Relativ Rapid’s repertoire. An encouraging song that celebrates joy and solidarity.
Lyrics: original – deutsch

08 – Ein für allemal – Download MP3 – Download WAV
Here, someone talks in Bavarian about the frustration of having lived up to the expectations of others for far too long. In the middle, the song switches to a tango section with bandoneon and in the coda, a touch of Balkan flair mixes with accordion sounds. The chorus sums up the bitter awakening: “I know exactly what I should do differently – but it’s too late.”
Nevertheless, the song hints at a spark of hope: As long as you don’t try anything, everything stays the same.
Lyrics: original – englisch

09 – Will I ever – Download MP3 – Download WAV
A bit of 80s dark wave creeps into the ska here. The lyrics speak of inner struggles and the desire to be understood. The chorus addresses the fear of never being able to look back and say that everything was good. The song encourages us to accept uncomfortable truths, to take off the masks we wear in everyday life and face our self-doubt.
Lyrics: original – deutsch

10 – Au soleil – Download MP3 – Download WAV
This song is about the failure of a relationship. The painful realization that the lives of the two are no longer compatible is conveyed through the combination of two languages, two time signatures and the contrast between the gentle verse and the chorus. Nevertheless, the song also addresses the hope of a new beginning and you will later ask yourself why you didn’t dare to make this painful but necessary separation much earlier.
Lyrics: original – deutsch – englisch

11 – Nur das eine Leben – Download MP3 – Download WAV
The last song on the album oscillates between spherical reggae and metal ballad and sings about the challenges of life and the inner struggle to keep your head up, even when everything around you is falling apart…
Lyrics: original – englisch

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Current record: Everything’s Wunderbar

Second record: Astronaut Kosmonaut

First record: Offbeat World