JUBILÄUM Lyrics (English Translation) – RAF Camora

JUBILÄUM (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Part 1]
RAF Camora starts by talking about his early life and roots. He describes being born in the 1980s and growing up in a mixed cultural environment. Music was always around him, from rap and Nirvana to dancehall. He recalls first experimenting with alcohol and writing lyrics, even though he forgot some of his early attempts. His youth was full of small adventures, like partying under plastic palm trees, and trying to find his place in the world. By 2001, he officially released music, and by 2002, he was taking risks, including selling drügs, while still underage. This part shows his journey from a curious, energetic kid to a teenager testing boundaries, learning, and starting to navigate the real world while exploring music, life experiences, and early hustles.

[Hook]
The hook reflects on his personal journey and public image. RAF Camora highlights that people know his name and lyrics, almost like they are preserved in a museum, but his true life story is more complex and partly fictionalized. He divides his story into three parts, inviting listeners to follow along, while also pointing out that even though fans see him at concerts and in videos, they don’t really know him personally. It’s about fame, perception, and the gap between the public image and private reality.

[Part 2]
In this section, RAF Camora talks about the struggles and mistakes of his early career. He got his first record deal in 2003 but signed without thinking, which led to being dropped in 2004. At twenty, he had to find normal jobs to survive, like selling phones. In 2005, people in his neighborhood noticed his potential, but bigger labels signed others instead. Determined to succeed, he moved to Berlin in 2007, chasing his dreams despite uncertainty. He started contributing to magazines and releasing his first tape in 2008, slowly building his career. This part is about learning from failures, being persistent, and taking risks to pursue his music ambitions even when the odds were against him.

[Hook]
This hook repeats the idea that his story is well-known yet misunderstood. He emphasizes that people recognize his name and lyrics but don’t really know him. His life story is divided into parts, showing growth, struggle, and triumph, yet the real person behind the fame remains private. It reminds listeners that the public image is only a glimpse, and there’s more to him than what they see in concerts and clips.

[Part 3]
The third part reflects on both struggles and successes later in his career. After initial highs, he faced tough times around 2014, almost broke and unsure of his path. New artists emerged, and old collaborators returned, creating a mix of challenges and opportunities. He worked with other musicians, gradually gaining recognition. By 2015–2016, collaborations helped him rise, and soon he became a star, experiencing fame, wealth, and excitement. Between 2017 and 2019, he reached his peak, breaking records and enjoying success, but also feeling the pressures that came with it. By 2021, he returned to creating music and touring, showing resilience and dedication. This part shows that even with fame, life has ups and downs, and every time he faces challenges, he manages to come out stronger and keep moving forward.