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.
First Time
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Oh, oh oh oh, it's my first time
Oh, oh oh oh, please be kind
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Oh, oh oh oh
I met her last Friday
She was across the room
I caught her glance
We started dancing
And before, you know,
I took her to my place
Where we was alone
She said
Oh, oh oh oh, it's my first time
Oh, oh oh oh, please be kind
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Oh, oh oh oh
I didn't know what to say,
I didn't want to hurt her in anyway
I looked in her big brown eyes
Filled with tears, she was trying to hide
She said
Oh, oh oh oh, it's my first time
Oh, oh oh oh, please be kind
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Oh, oh oh oh, es ist mein erstes Mal
Oh, oh oh oh, bitte sei nicht allzu hart
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
The song 'First Time' by Die Toten Hosen is the tale of a man's first sexual encounter with a girl, who happens to also be experiencing her first time. The lyrics describe how the man met her at a dance and they started dancing before going back to his place. However, when the girl reveals that it's her first time, the man becomes hesitant and unsure, not wanting to hurt her in any way. The song plays on the idea of the first time being a sensitive and emotional experience, where tenderness and compassion are required.
The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, not just in regards to physical intimacy but also emotional. The girl's tears and the man's reluctance to cause her pain demonstrate the importance of trust between partners. The song's upbeat and catchy melody contrasts with the more serious subject of the lyrics, highlighting the duality of emotions experienced during a first sexual encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three four
Counting off the beat before the song starts
Oh, oh oh oh, it's my first time
Expressing nervousness and excitement about the first sexual encounter
Oh, oh oh oh, please be kind
Asking the partner to be gentle and understanding
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Expressing fear of physical pain or emotional harm
I met her last Friday
Telling the story of how they met
At the local dance
Giving context to the meeting place
She was across the room
Describing the initial attraction
I caught her glance
Describing the moment of eye contact
We started dancing
Moving the story along
And before, you know,
Indicating that time passed quickly
I took her to my place
Sharing the decision to go home together
Where we was alone
Setting the scene for intimacy
I didn't know what to say,
Expressing confusion and uncertainty
I didn't want to hurt her in anyway
Showing concern for the partner's feelings
I looked in her big brown eyes
Describing a moment of eye contact and intimacy
Filled with tears, she was trying to hide
Revealing the partner's emotional state
Oh, oh oh oh, es ist mein erstes Mal
Saying the same thing in German, a nod to the band's roots
Oh, oh oh oh, bitte sei nicht allzu hart
Asking the partner to not be too rough in German
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Repeating the same request in English
Oh, oh oh oh, don't hurt me
Repeating the request once more, indicating the depth of the partner's fear
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: John Plain
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@clash4ever
Die Toten Hosen - Back to the roots. für mich der beste Liveauftritt, den sie je veröffentlicht haben.
@COL321
Great version!
@MrLandruler
Vielen, vielen Dank für dieses Video. Eines der besten Hosencoversongs überhaupt!!!!!!!!
@brotpitt
So ein geiles Teil!
@FrancescoPontillo
Heard on Halt and Catch Fire, of course. Can't seem to find it on Google Play Music. :(
@maribelmn6021
QUE CAÑA DE BANDA....PASADA TOTAL!!!! OH OH OH!!!!
@pandamama7144
❤
@riskamegaoktavia5105
This originaly song by THE BOYS
@cotzraiz1974
the boys...
@1jckinnick
I heard this on Halt and Catch Fire, does anybody know what album the studio version is on?