The band formed out of the ashes of punk band, ZK, founded 1978. The members of Die Toten Hosen (literally "The Dead Trousers" in English; "tote Hose" is a German expression meaning "lifeless", "boring", or "nothing going on") are Campino (Andreas Frege), Kuddel (Andreas von Holst), Vom (Stephen George Ritchie), Andi (Andreas Meurer) and Breiti (Michael Breitkopf). Vom replaced Wölli as the drummer in 1999 (Wölli's untimely departure from the band was due to injuries caused by a car accident), who himself had replaced Trini in 1985 and is still an honorary member of the band; Trini became the band's manager.
The band has existed for over 20 years, and their songs' focus gradually shifted from funny and nonsensical to serious; the songs from their first LP were mostly about having fun, but by the end of the 1980s they were focusing more on political and social issues such as racism.
Part of the folklore surounding the band is the story that in their early days they played for free on private birthday parties or similar events. However only under the conditions that the host provided for unlimited beer supply and paid for all damages caused by the band.
The debut single "Wir sind bereit" ("We are ready") was released in 1982, and was followed by their first album, "Opel-Gang", the next year. In 1988, Die Toten Hosen released the LP "Ein kleines bisschen Horrorschau". It refers to the movie A Clockwork Orange based on the book by Anthony Burgess. In 1993, Frank Castorf produced a German theater version of the book, in which Die Toten Hosen performed as actors and musicians.
Their 1000th concert was on 28th June 1997, in the Düsseldorfer Rheinstadium, and was attended by more than 60,000 fans. A Dutch girl died in the crowd; after various talks with security and police, the band decided to play soft songs until the end, in order not to panic the crowd. Later the band produced the song "Alles ist Eins" in memoriam for the Dutch girl.
Die Toten Hosen have collaborated with numerous other musicians (like Bad Religion, AC/DC, U2, Rolling Stones); they are also one of the few German punk bands popular outside of Germany (esp. in South America, Australia, eastern Europe) other notable bands being Die Ärzte and Rammstein.
As longtime fans of the their local soccer team Fortuna Düsseldorf they have been sponsoring the club from 2001 to 2003.
After their Unplugged concert in the end of 2005 they've taken a time-out. But they disclaimed rumors, that this is the end of the band.
In 2008 they released the Album "In aller Stille.
In 2012, Die Toten Hosen released their album Ballast der Republik. A special edition includes a bonus CD with cover versions of songs that influenced the band. On 26 April 2016, it was announced that former drummer Wolfgang Rohde had died of cancer.
BABY BABY
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Not to talk to you would be a crime
Ah, let me put my arms around you
Just want to use up a little of your time
And I'm goin'
Baby baby baby
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my girl
And oh, your eyes are so pretty
And the clothes you wear they're so fine
Hey won't you come round to my place
Just wanna use up a little of your time
I'm goin'
Baby baby baby
Baby baby baby
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my girl
I'm goin'
Baby baby baby (love you darling)
Won't you be my girl
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my girl
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my girl
Baby baby baby
Won't you be my girl
The lyrics to Die Toten Hosen's song Baby Baby are about a man who is entranced by a woman's beauty and wants to spend time with her. The singer describes the woman as "so pretty" and acknowledges that it would be a "crime" not to talk to her. He then asks to "put [his] arms around [her]" and "use up a little of [her] time." The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby baby baby" with a plea for the woman to be his girl. The singer also comments on the woman's eyes and clothes, expressing his admiration for her beauty.
The song is very straightforward in its message and does not have a complex narrative or metaphorical language. It is a simple declaration of desire for a woman's company. The repetition of "baby" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's longing for a connection with her. This song is representative of the punk genre, which often features straightforward and emotional lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, you're so pretty
I find you very attractive
Not to talk to you would be a crime
I would be committing a mistake if I don't talk to you
Ah, let me put my arms around you
I want to hug you
Just want to use up a little of your time
I just want to spend some time with you
And I'm goin'
I am leaving now
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
And oh, your eyes are so pretty
Your eyes are very beautiful
And the clothes you wear they're so fine
You dress up very well
Hey won't you come round to my place
Come to my house
I'm goin'
I am leaving now
Baby baby baby (love you darling)
Darling, I love you
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Baby baby baby
Sweetheart
Won't you be my girl
Will you be my girlfriend?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IAN MILROY CARNOCHAN
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@michaelpolt4839
Diese Gitarren liebe ich. Ich hoffe dass meine Tochter,dieim Feb 18 wird, Mal in den Genuss eines Livekonzertes kommt. Was hatten wir für eine geile Jugend
@heidischroder774
Möchte mit meinem 14 jährigen dieses Jahr auch zum Konzert.. Ihnen fehlt die beste Zeit des Lebens
@DieKonni1.0
Danke für den Ausflug in eine längst vergangene, für mich vollkommen andere Zeit 🥰🥰🥰
@irokucken4950
😍 Die alte Musik macht wieder richtig Spaß!
@adamkowalski9559
One of my favourite songs of DTH! Vielen dank!
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Da werden Erinnerungen wach. <3
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@alexanderarnold2099
Damals...Party...Kinderzimmer...
@ralphkuhl9176
Man fühlt sich gleich wieder jünger 😜😉 einfach geiler Sound
@jerozapata78
Gran canción ...tomando mate acá gracias die toten hosen!!!