
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.
Das Model
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Ich nähm' sie heut' gerne mit zu mir nach Haus
Sie wirkt so kühl, an sie kommt niemand ran
Doch vor der Kamera da zeigt sie was sie kann
Sie trinkt in Nachtclubs immer Sekt (Korrekt!)
Und hat hier alle Männer abgecheckt
Im Scheinwerferlicht ihr junges Lächeln strahlt
Sie ist ein Model
Sie ist ein Model
Sie stellt sich zur Schau für das Konsumprodukt
Und wird von Millionen Augen angeguckt
Ihr neues Titelbild ist einfach fabelhaft
Ich muß sie wieder seh'n, ich weiß sie hat's geschafft
Sie ist ein Model
Sie ist ein Model
Sie ist ein Model
Sie ist ein Model
The song "Das Model" by Die Toten Hosen depicts the life of a young model who is sought after by many men due to her stunning beauty. The singer sings about his desire to take her home with him and her unapproachable demeanor. Despite her cold exterior, the model exudes confidence and adeptly showcases her talents in front of the camera. The model is a product for consumption, and her beauty is a commodity that is traded for the enjoyment of millions.
The song highlights the glamorized aspects of the modeling industry while also exposing the darker side of objectifying women as mere products. The lyrics reveal how the model's beauty is sold for the consumption of the masses, and her worth is determined by her physical appearance. The song is a commentary on the commodification of beauty and the pressure placed on individuals, especially women, to conform to the idealized standards of beauty prevalent in society today.
Overall, "Das Model" challenges the notion that beauty equals worth and exposes the exploitative nature of certain industries that profit off the exploitation of marginalized individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Sie ist ein Model und sie sieht gut aus
She is a model, she is physically attractive and appealing to the eyes
Ich nähm' sie heut' gerne mit zu mir nach Haus
I would like to take her home with me today
Sie wirkt so kühl, an sie kommt niemand ran
She appears aloof, and no one can get close to her
Doch vor der Kamera da zeigt sie was sie kann
But in front of the camera, she demonstrates her abilities
Sie trinkt in Nachtclubs immer Sekt (Korrekt!)
She always drinks champagne in nightclubs (correct!)
Und hat hier alle Männer abgecheckt
And she has checked out all the men here
Im Scheinwerferlicht ihr junges Lächeln strahlt
In the spotlight, her youthful smile shines
Sie sieht gut aus und Schönheit wird bezahlt
She looks good, and beauty is paid for
Sie stellt sich zur Schau für das Konsumprodukt
She puts herself on display for the consumer product
Und wird von Millionen Augen angeguckt
And is stared at by millions of eyes
Ihr neues Titelbild ist einfach fabelhaft
Her new cover picture is simply fabulous
Ich muß sie wieder seh'n, ich weiß sie hat's geschafft
I must see her again, I know she has made it
Sie ist ein Model
She is a model
Sie ist ein Model
She is a model
Sie ist ein Model
She is a model
Sie ist ein Model
She is a model
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emil Schult, Ralf Huetter, Karl Bartos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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