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.
Soul Therapy
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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You think there's nothing you can do
The whole world seems to be caving in and burying you
All the hatred and the hypocrisy, the punishment of truth,
The sickness and the cynicism, that strips away your youth
If you could find a crack in this faceless wall
And push your fingers through,
Your hand will touch another hand 'cause I'm buried here, too.
Come on! Let's join up!
Let's rise out of this dirt,
Escape from this oppression, this anger and this hurt
The ignorance, intolerance, stupidity and lies,
Spreading like a virus and ruining our lives
All we need is honesty to push away this night,
Let's hang on to our innocence and hold each other tight
And we could cure ourselves if we believe it's possible,
Let's lie down on this couch and make ourselves more comfortable
We've come to the oasis that we've both been searching for,
So let's lay down our weapons and forget this stupid war
We'll listen to each other, our wounds will start to heal,
It's starting out as role-play, but it ends up being real
I heal you,
If you take care of me
And we lose ourselves
In soul therapy
We'll dive into our deepest fears, delve into our souls
We'll face up to our nightmares until the fear dissolves
And when you meet your enemies, I'll be there by your side,
From man or god or devil you will never need to hide
All we need is honesty to push away the night
Let's hang on to each other,
Let's hold each other tight
I heal you,
If you take care of me
We lose ourselves
In soul therapy
I heal you,
If you take care of me
And we lose ourselves
In soul therapy
I heal you,
If you take care of me
And we lose ourselves
In soul therapy
And we'll find ourselves
In soul therapy
The song "Soul Therapy" by Die Toten Hosen speaks to the struggles of life that can sometimes become overwhelming. The lyrics describe a feeling of helplessness when faced with the negative aspects of the world, such as hypocrisy, hatred, and cynicism that strip away our youth. The singer acknowledges that it can feel like being buried alive, but the song offers hope and encouragement to rise out of the dirt and escape from the oppression, anger, and hurt. The solution lies in honesty and mutual support, expressed through the imagery of soul therapy.
The song argues that we all can heal ourselves and each other if we believe in the possibility and take care of one another. It advises us to find an oasis where we can lay down our weapons and forget the futile war. The "soul therapy" involves facing our deepest fears, delving into our souls, and listening to each other with an open heart. Through this journey, the song suggests that we can cure ourselves, hold each other tight, and find ourselves.
Overall, the song portrays a powerful message of the importance of mutual support, honesty, and self-care. It encourages us to push away the darkness by holding on to the light of our innocence and the possibility of healing ourselves and each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you can't cope with life,
At times life can be overwhelming, and one might feel like there's no solution
You think there's nothing you can do
This feeling of helplessness can make one believe that there isn't anything they can do
The whole world seems to be caving in and burying you
The weight of the world can make someone feel buried and trapped
All the hatred and the hypocrisy, the punishment of truth,
The world can be full of negativity and contradictions, with consequences for speaking the truth
The sickness and the cynicism, that strips away your youth
Negativity can age a person before their time and affect their youthful spirit
If you could find a crack in this faceless wall
Despite the struggle, it's possible to find a way out or a path to healing
And push your fingers through,
One must take the initiative to reach out and make a change
Your hand will touch another hand 'cause I'm buried here, too.
Others are also struggling, and it's important to remember that you are not alone in your struggles
Come on! Let's join up!
There is strength in unity, and it's time to band together
Let's rise out of this dirt,
The negative aspects of the world will no longer weigh them down
Escape from this oppression, this anger and this hurt
The cycle of negativity and pain can be broken
The ignorance, intolerance, stupidity and lies,
The world's problems are rooted in issues such as a lack of understanding, intolerance, and dishonesty
Spreading like a virus and ruining our lives
These issues can quickly spread and take over a person's life
All we need is honesty to push away this night,
Transparency and candor can help kick out the darkness
Let's hang on to our innocence and hold each other tight
Protection of oneself and others is important to restore faith in one another
And we could cure ourselves if we believe it's possible,
Optimism and belief in oneself can help one find a cure
Let's lie down on this couch and make ourselves more comfortable
Switching to a more adaptive mood can make one more amenable to a conversation
We've come to the oasis that we've both been searching for,
They have discovered the answer they were looking for
So let's lay down our weapons and forget this stupid war
It's time to stop fighting and move towards change
We'll listen to each other, our wounds will start to heal,
Active listening from both parties can promote healing and recovery
It's starting out as role-play, but it ends up being real
Even if the beginning is fake or forced, the genuine interaction can still occur
We'll dive into our deepest fears, delve into our souls
In order to heal, one must confront the root of their fears and struggles
We'll face up to our nightmares until the fear dissolves
Challenging one's fears directly can help overcome them
And when you meet your enemies, I'll be there by your side,
Support is always available when facing adversity
From man or god or devil you will never need to hide
No matter the source of the distress, one will never have to face it alone
I heal you,
The power of healing is shared
If you take care of me
Both parties are responsible for each other's well-being and recovery
And we lose ourselves
Through the process of healing, they will find themselves again
In soul therapy
The act of working on oneself and each other is a healing process
And we'll find ourselves
The end result of healing is self-awareness and clarity
In soul therapy
The ultimate service to oneself is to participate in the process of self-reflection and therapy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREAS FREGE, MICHAEL BREITKOPF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Guter mix !
Thomas Voigt
the first tine in english,i hear this song.
László Lovas
My favour
Thomas Voigt
Äh danke für den upload