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.
Stille Nacht heilige Nacht
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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alles schlдft, einsam wacht
nur das traute hoch heilige Paar,
holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar.
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh,
schlaf in himmlischer Ruh.
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Hirten erst kund gemacht,
tцnt es laut von fern und nah:
"Christ, der Retter ist da!
Christ, der Retter ist da!"
Liebe Brьder und Schwestern,
von drauЯen vom Walde da kommen wir her,
wir lassen Euch sagen, es weihnachtet sehr!
Ho, ho, ho!
Die Roten Rosen wьnschen Euch ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest
und ein frohes neues Jahr!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh.
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht,
lieb aus Deinem gцttlichen Mund,
da uns schlдgt die rettende Stund.
Christ, in Deiner Geburt,
Christ in Deiner Geburt.
The lyrics to Die Toten Hosen's song Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht depict a serene and peaceful Christmas night. The first two lines describe the calmness that has fallen over the world as everyone sleeps, except for the holy couple who watch over the newborn baby Jesus with curly hair. The next lines speak of the shepherds who were the first to learn of the birth of Jesus through the singing of angels, and they join in a loud chorus spreading the message that the savior has arrived. The song then ends with a message from Die Roten Rosen who wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and a joyful new year.
Line by Line Meaning
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
The night is silent, the night is holy.
alles schlдft, einsam wacht
Everyone is sleeping while one person watches alone.
nur das traute hoch heilige Paar,
Only the beloved, high and holy couple
holder Knabe mit lockigem Haar.
Has a beautiful, curly-haired boy.
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
The night is silent, the night is holy.
Hirten erst kund gemacht,
Shepherds were the first to hear the news,
durch der Engel Hallelujah
Through the angels' hallelujah
tцnt es laut von fern und nah:
The sound echoes loudly from far and near:
"Christ, der Retter ist da!
"Christ, the savior is here!
Christ, der Retter ist da!"
"Christ, the savior is here!"
Liebe Brьder und Schwestern,
Dear brothers and sisters,
von drauЯen vom Walde da kommen wir her,
We come from outside the woods,
wir lassen Euch sagen, es weihnachtet sehr!
To tell you that it's a very merry Christmas!
Ho, ho, ho!
Ho, ho, ho!
Die Roten Rosen wьnschen Euch ein gesegnetes Weihnachtsfest
Die Toten Hosen wish you a blessed Christmas
und ein frohes neues Jahr!
And a happy new year!
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
The night is silent, the night is holy.
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht,
God's son, oh how he laughs
lieb aus Deinem gцttlichen Mund,
Loving from your divine mouth
da uns schlдgt die rettende Stund.
The hour of our salvation is struck.
Christ, in Deiner Geburt,
Christ, in your birth,
Christ in Deiner Geburt.
Christ in your birth.
Contributed by Bailey D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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