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.
Herz brennt
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Weil ich dir tausend Gedanken schick, und ich dich immer mehr vermiss'
Du liegst neben mir, ich kann dich nicht spüren
Und ich kann sie nicht ignorieren, die Angst dich zu verlieren
Zu glauben, dass es dir gut geht, und dass du nicht an mich denkst
Tut mir weh, es ist ein mieses Gefühl, das mich so quält
Denkst du nie zurück an unsere Anfangszeit
Und zu hoffen, dass man dem Anderen reicht?
Und wann kam dieser Tag, als da erste Zweifel waren
Ob unser Weg wirklich endlos ist?
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
Wenn die Flamme sich immer tiefer in die Seele frisst?
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
Wenn außer Asche von der Liebe nicht viel übrig ist?
Was kann man tun?
Woher kommt der Hass, der uns verleitet
Immer wieder anzugreifen, um jedes bisschen Nichts zu streiten?
Mit messerscharfen Worten stechen wir auf uns ein
Zerschneiden unsere Liebe
Wir sind hilflos dabei
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
Wenn die Flamme jede Hoffnung aus der Seele frisst?
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
Wenn außer Asche von der Liebe nichts mehr übrig ist?
Man kann nichts tun
The lyrics of Die Toten Hosen's song "Herz brennt" speak to the experience of feeling distant from one's partner, despite being physically close. The singer, unable to sleep, sends a thousand thoughts to their loved one, and is consumed by fears of losing them. The lyrics ask the listener to remember the early days of their relationship and the hopefulness that came with it, before doubt and frustration crept in.
The chorus poses the question, "What can you do when your heart is burning?" The repeated refrain highlights the intensity of emotion and the feeling of being trapped in an untenable situation. The verses address the ways in which relationships can break down, and the destructive forces that can take over when a couple loses their way. The lyrics describe a phenomenon that will be familiar to many, the feeling of being unable to resist "an attack of nothingness" and the use of "cutting words" to wound the person you love.
Overall, "Herz brennt" is a poignant and emotional exploration of the struggles that come with relationships, and the fragility of love. It speaks to the contradictions inherent in romance, the moments of intense closeness that can give way suddenly to feelings of isolation and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Es ist mitten in der Nacht und ich schlafe nicht
I'm wide awake in the middle of the night, unable to sleep
Weil ich dir tausend Gedanken schick, und ich dich immer mehr vermiss'
I keep sending you thousands of thoughts and miss you more and more
Du liegst neben mir, ich kann dich nicht spüren
Although you're lying next to me, I can't feel you
Und ich kann sie nicht ignorieren, die Angst dich zu verlieren
I can't ignore the fear of losing you
Zu glauben, dass es dir gut geht, und dass du nicht an mich denkst
Thinking that you're doing well and not thinking of me hurts
Tut mir weh, es ist ein mieses Gefühl, das mich so quält
It hurts me, it's a terrible feeling that torments me
Denkst du nie zurück an unsere Anfangszeit
Do you never think back to our early days?
Wo es gut war, nur verliebt zu sein
When it was enough just to be in love
Und zu hoffen, dass man dem Anderen reicht?
And to hope that one is enough for the other?
Und wann kam dieser Tag, als da erste Zweifel waren
And when did that day arrive, the day when the first doubts appeared?
Ob unser Weg wirklich endlos ist?
Whether our path truly is endless?
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
What can you do when your heart is burning?
Wenn die Flamme sich immer tiefer in die Seele frisst?
When the flame eats deeper into your soul?
Was kann man tun, wenn das Herz brennt
What can you do when your heart is burning?
Wenn außer Asche von der Liebe nicht viel übrig ist?
When there is not much left of love but ashes?
Woher kommt der Hass, der uns verleitet
Where does the hate come from that leads us?
Immer wieder anzugreifen, um jedes bisschen Nichts zu streiten?
To keep attacking each other about every little thing?
Mit messerscharfen Worten stechen wir auf uns ein
We use cutting words to hurt ourselves
Zerschneiden unsere Liebe
We cut up our love
Wir sind hilflos dabei
We're helpless in doing so
Man kann nichts tun
There's nothing that can be done
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andreas Frege, Andreas Meurer
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Francy Hase
Liebeskummer und dieses Lied macht immer wieder Gänsehaut 💔
Sonja Dietz
So ein geniales Lied !!!!!! Danke dafür !!!!!!!!!!!!
Martina Sp.
Dieses Lied begleitet mich schon solange ich denken kann.
Mit diesem Album hatten sie mich.
Meine erste CD die ich mir von meinem eigenen Geld gekauft hab.
Ich hab es nun schon ein paar Jahre nicht mehr gehört.
Und bei jedem mal mehr, ist es als wäre dieses Lied ein Teil von mir.
Fast wie heim kommen.
Anne Jess
Mein Nummer 1 Song wenn ich Liebeskummer habe
Michaela Heimann
Wenn die Flamme sich immer tiefer in die Seele frisst. Verdammt es tut so weh
Johanna Cleven-Hartmann
Obozavam te… ❤
Ich
Mega!!!
Андрей Крым
Круть !
Via Na
Wundervoll.........
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