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.
Die Behauptung
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Wie kriegt man sie jetzt wieder raus?
Wie kam sie hier herein, wir sind überrascht
Sie macht sich breit und drückt uns an die Wand
Sie ist unangenehm und wir zweifeln sie an
Doch sie wehrt sich energisch mit aller Kraft
Ein Verdacht ist in diesem Raum
Er lächelt gemein und primitiv
Als er durch unsere Ohren in unsere Herzen kriecht
Wie kriegen wir diese Behauptung raus
Wer hat sie hier eigentlich aufgestellt?
War es Zufall oder Absicht oder kam sie von selbst?
Darf man so was noch fragen, ist das noch legal?
Sicher ist sie gelogen, doch jetzt ist sie da
Eine Behauptung ist im Raum
Sie raubt uns den Atem, wir ringen nach Luft
Unerbittlich drückt sie uns die Kehle zu
Eine Beschuldigung ist im Raum
Wer wird ihr schon glauben, ich glaub ihr nicht
Ich muss von ihr kotzen, weil mir übel ist
Es ist die Möglichkeit, die mich so trifft
Eine Beschuldigung ist im Raum
Sie kam aus dem Dunkeln, jetzt ist sie im Licht
Wir stehen da und sind mit Dreck bespritzt
Diese Verleumdung, diese Täuschung
Diese Lüge hier im Raum
Sie zerstört uns alle, Schritt für Schritt
Sie ist Gift für dich, sie ist Gift für mich
Sie ist Gift
"Die Behauptung" is a song by the German rock band Die Toten Hosen which deals with the topic of how dangerous and difficult it is to deal with lies and rumors. The song begins with a general premise that there is a claim in the air which is causing distress and confusion. The band wonders how they can remove it, and how it came to be there in the first place. The band knows that the claim is untrue, but it seems to have taken over everything and is causing so much damage.
The second verse delves into the specific feeling of suspicion, which is even harder to manage than the general claim. The band wonders how they can remove it, but it's such a strong and emotional feeling that it grips them and causes them physical distress- it can't be so easily dismissed. The band also questions where the initial claim came from and if it was intentional or not. They recognize that it's likely a lie, but that doesn't make it any easier to remove, especially when it's being spread so effectively. The chorus of the song repeats the theme that the claim is causing widespread damage and slowly destroying everything it touches, like poison.
As for the meaning behind the song, "Die Behauptung" can be interpreted as a commentary on the spread of rumors and lies in everyday life, politics, and media. The song suggests that lies or rumors can be difficult to combat once they're out, and that they can spread like wildfire. It also highlights the harm these lies can cause and how they can be internalized and cause distress even when there is no evidence to support them.
Line by Line Meaning
Eine Behauptung steht im Raum
There's an assertion in this room, an idea that someone has put forward.
Wie kriegt man sie jetzt wieder raus?
How do we get rid of it now? Can we disprove it?
Wie kam sie hier herein, wir sind überrascht
How did it get into our minds, we're caught off guard?
Sie macht sich breit und drückt uns an die Wand
It's spreading and overwhelming, pushing us into a corner.
Sie ist unangenehm und wir zweifeln sie an
It's uncomfortable and we're questioning its validity.
Doch sie wehrt sich energisch mit aller Kraft
But it's fighting back fiercely with all its might.
Ein Verdacht ist in diesem Raum
There's a suspicion in this room, a thought that something might be wrong.
Wie kriegen wir ihn wieder raus?
How do we dispel it, can we find the truth?
Er lächelt gemein und primitiv
It's sneering and crude, an ugly thought that won't go away.
Als er durch unsere Ohren in unsere Herzen kriecht
As it slithers into our minds and takes hold in our hearts.
Wie kriegen wir diese Behauptung raus
How do we remove this assertion, can we discredit it?
Wer hat sie hier eigentlich aufgestellt?
Who put it forward, is there an agenda?
War es Zufall oder Absicht oder kam sie von selbst?
Was it a coincidence, intentional or did it come from within?
Darf man so was noch fragen, ist das noch legal?
Can we still ask these questions, is it allowed?
Sicher ist sie gelogen, doch jetzt ist sie da
It's certainly false, but now it's present and affecting us.
Eine Behauptung ist im Raum
An assertion is in the room, it's made its way into our minds.
Sie raubt uns den Atem, wir ringen nach Luft
It's taking our breath away, suffocating us.
Unerbittlich drückt sie uns die Kehle zu
Relentlessly, it's choking us.
Eine Beschuldigung ist im Raum
An accusation is in the room, it's pointing fingers and placing blame.
Wer wird ihr schon glauben, ich glaub ihr nicht
Who would even believe it, I certainly don't.
Ich muss von ihr kotzen, weil mir übel ist
It makes me sick, physically nauseous and disgusted.
Es ist die Möglichkeit, die mich so trifft
It's the mere possibility, the potential for it to be true, that's affecting me.
Sie kam aus dem Dunkeln, jetzt ist sie im Licht
It emerged from the shadows and is now in the open.
Wir stehen da und sind mit Dreck bespritzt
We're left feeling dirty and stained by its implications.
Diese Verleumdung, diese Täuschung
This slander, this deception.
Diese Lüge hier im Raum
This lie is in the room, creating chaos and distrust.
Sie zerstört uns alle, Schritt für Schritt
It's destroying all of us, bit by bit.
Sie ist Gift für dich, sie ist Gift für mich
It's poisonous for you, for me, for everyone involved.
Sie ist Gift
It's toxic, dangerous and damaging.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andreas Frege, Andreas von Holst
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Ich liebe diesen Song. Die bedrückende und vergiftete Stimmung, die mit einer unbegründeten
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