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.
Pushed Again
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Sounds like they're calling my name
A heavy hand is shaking my bed
I'm waking up and I feel the strain
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Why should I do what everyone does?
I don't like it when you get too close
Don't want to be under your thumb
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Why can't you just leave me alone?
Solitude is a faithful friend
Turn the lights off I'm not home
Can't you see, I don't need your help?
You're going fast when I want to go slow
You make me run when I want to walk
You're sending me down a rocky road
I get confused when you start to talk
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Pushed again
Why can't you leave me alone?
You're dragging me right to the edge
I've got to go when you jerk my rope
I don't know where the good times went
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
It's getting more than I can take
It's like a band tightening around my head
If you keep pushing, something's going to break
It's making me think, I'd be better off dead
Why can't you just leave me alone?
Solitude is a faithful friend
I'll sort my life out on my own
I just want this pressure to end
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
The song Pushed Again by Die Toten Hosen is about feeling suffocated and restricted as a result of societal pressure and conformity. The opening verse illustrates the singer's feeling of unease as he hears voices calling his name and this is compounded by a hand that shakes his bed, leading him to awaken to some form of distress. The chorus - "I'm feeling pushed again" - sums up the song's theme of being under too much societal force that leads to restricted personal space and suffocation. The second verse emphasizes the feeling of being under too much control, as the singer expresses his desire to be free from societal expectations and his need for solitude. He's also tired of conforming and fearful of breaking and giving up.
The third and last verse further expresses the intensity of this pressure, with the singer feeling as though he is being pushed to the brink of his limits. The phrase "It's like a band tightening around my head, If you keep pushing, something's going to break" indicates the danger of trying to make someone conform to societal expectations or forcing them to be someone they're not. The overall message is about respecting personal sovereignty and the need to recognize that everyone has different limits and boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Whispering voices in my head
I am troubled by my own thoughts
Sounds like they're calling my name
The thoughts are distracting me
A heavy hand is shaking my bed
The thoughts are affecting my physical state
I'm waking up and I feel the strain
I am waking up feeling the weight of my troubles
I'm feeling pushed again
My problems are resurfacing
Why should I go where everyone goes?
I do not want to conform to societal norms
Why should I do what everyone does?
I want to make my own choices
I don't like it when you get too close
I do not want to be controlled
Don't want to be under your thumb
I do not want to be subject to your influence
Why can't you just leave me alone?
I want to be left in peace
Solitude is a faithful friend
I value being alone
Turn the lights off I'm not home
I want to avoid confrontation
Can't you see, I don't need your help?
I am capable of taking care of myself
You're going fast when I want to go slow
I want to take things at my own pace
You make me run when I want to walk
I want to take things slowly
You're sending me down a rocky road
I feel like you are leading me into trouble
I get confused when you start to talk
I do not understand you
Pushed again
My problems keep resurfacing
You're dragging me right to the edge
I feel like you are going to push me too far
I've got to go when you jerk my rope
I need space when you try to control me
I don't know where the good times went
I do not feel happy anymore
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
I feel mentally exhausted
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
I am anxious about my problems resurfacing
It's getting more than I can take
I cannot handle this much longer
It's like a band tightening around my head
I feel like my problems are suffocating me
If you keep pushing, something's going to break
I feel like I am going to break if my problems persist
It's making me think, I'd be better off dead
I am feeling overwhelmed and hopeless
I'll sort my life out on my own
I want to make my own decisions and solve my own problems
I just want this pressure to end
I want to relieve myself of this mental and emotional burden
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andreas Frege, Michael Breitkopf
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@twardykamen
Whispering voices in my head,
Sounds like they're calling my name
A heavy hand is shaking my bed,
I'm waking up and I feel the strain
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Why should I go where everyone goes?
Why should I do what everyone does?
I don't like it when you get too close,
Don't want to be under your thumb
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Why can't you just leave me alone?
Solitude is a faithful friend
Turn the lights off I'm not home,
Can't you see, I don't need your help?
You're going fast when I want to go slow,
You make me run when I want to walk
You're sending me down a rocky road,
I get confused when you start to talk
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
I'm feeling pushed again
Pushed again
Why can't you leave me alone?
You're dragging me right to the edge
I've got to go when you jerk my rope,
I don't know where the good times went
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
It's getting more than I can take,
It's like a band tightening around my head
If you keep pushing, something's going to break,
It's making me think, I'd be better off dead
Why can't you just leave me alone?
Solitude is a faithful friend
I'll sort my life out on my own,
I just want this pressure to end
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
'Cause I'm sick of this pain in my head
And I'm scared I'm being pushed again
@gedgant1
Anthem for a new generation that has courage to stand up for what they believe and if pushed is willing to bleed and fight for a better future!!!
@olivermuller7522
The "new" generation...who don't even realize that they are puppets of a few elites.
Useful idiots, one might say.
@larsmalsbender7472
22 years later and the same shit is happening in the world.
@BennyLeeB
Russia, Belaruss and USA. Here we go
@sebastiangiedigkeit3817
Ukraine
@twas_a_cat7721
China and india are building concentration camps.
India at least still has some opposition to it though
@Blueluise
01. of Mai perhaps the Wasserwerfer?
@BennyLeeB
@@Blueluise im in
@littlespiritworld6910
Ein Meisterwerk und ein legendärer Song!!
@boogybubbles903
ich wollte gerade dasselbe schreiben dieser Song passt ja auch leider zur Momentanen Situation