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.
Zwei Drittel Liebe
Die Toten Hosen Lyrics
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Wir sind im Höhenflug
Ich mach' mich bereit, mach's mir gemütlich
Und jetzt bist du am Zug
Wie magst du's am allerliebsten
Komm, flüster' mir ins Ohr
Davon hab' ich noch nie gehört
Mach's mir doch einfach vor
Und du weißt, gleich wird hier alles explodieren
Ja, die Welt ist nicht genug so kurz nach vier
Lass es raus
Ein Drittel Liebe, zwei Drittel Wodka
Für dich kein Problem
Ich muss nicht wissen, wie du heißt
Dir wird's genauso gehen
Die Luft brennt, der Feuermelder schlägt Alarm
Unser Bett ist gebaut auf 'nem Vulkan
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Keine Liebe, nur noch Wodka
Doch du kannst nichts dafür
Lauf' Schlangenlinien durch das Zimmer
Kann mich nicht kontrollieren
Und so endet dieser fast perfekte Tag
Mit dem Kopf über dem Becken in deinem Bad
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Lass es raus
Lass es raus (lass es raus, lass es raus)
Lass es raus (lass es raus, lass es raus)
The lyrics to Die Toten Hosen's song "Zwei Drittel Liebe" tell a story of a wild night fueled by two parts love and one part vodka. The singer and their companion are "in flight," enjoying the high of their intoxication. They taunt each other, asking how they like it, and encourage each other to let loose. They both know that everything is about to explode, and they don't care. With each passing sip of vodka, the love that started the night becomes more and more obscured. The singer can't even remember their companion's name, and they stumble through the room, struggling to control themselves.
The lyrics provide a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive drinking and how it can lead to the destruction of relationships built on love. The repetition of the phrase "Lass es raus" ("let it out") emphasizes the need to express oneself openly and honestly, no matter the consequences. The line "Unser Bett ist gebaut auf 'nem Vulkan" ("Our bed is built on a volcano") captures the unstable, explosive nature of the situation, highlighting the precariousness of their relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Zwei Drittel Liebe" use vivid metaphors and imagery to convey the intensity and recklessness of a night fueled by intoxication. At the heart of the song is a message about the importance of true connection and communication, and how it can be lost when alcohol takes over.
Line by Line Meaning
Zwei Drittel Liebe, ein Drittel Wodka
We have a blend of two parts love and one part vodka.
Wir sind im Höhenflug
We are on a high, euphoric state.
Ich mach' mich bereit, mach's mir gemütlich
I am getting ready and comfortable.
Und jetzt bist du am Zug
It's your turn now.
Wie magst du's am allerliebsten
What's your favorite way to do it?
Komm, flüster' mir ins Ohr
Tell me your secret desire.
Davon hab' ich noch nie gehört
That's something I have never heard of before.
Mach's mir doch einfach vor
Just show me how it's done.
Und du weißt, gleich wird hier alles explodieren
And you know that everything will explode soon.
Ja, die Welt ist nicht genug so kurz nach vier
Yes, the world is not enough right after four.
Ein Drittel Liebe, zwei Drittel Wodka
Now we have more vodka and less love in our blend.
Für dich kein Problem
You have no problem with it.
Ich muss nicht wissen, wie du heißt
I don't need to know your name.
Dir wird's genauso gehen
You feel the same way too.
Die Luft brennt, der Feuermelder schlägt Alarm
The air is hot, and the fire alarm is ringing.
Unser Bett ist gebaut auf 'nem Vulkan
Our bed is like a volcano, ready to erupt.
Keine Liebe, nur noch Wodka
Now we only have vodka and no love in our blend.
Doch du kannst nichts dafür
But it's not your fault.
Lauf' Schlangenlinien durch das Zimmer
I am walking in zigzag lines through the room.
Kann mich nicht kontrollieren
I can't control myself.
Und so endet dieser fast perfekte Tag
And this almost perfect day comes to an end.
Mit dem Kopf über dem Becken in deinem Bad
With my head over the sink in your bathroom.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lass es raus
Let it all out.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andreas Frege, Andreas Holst Von, Marten Laciny, Michael Breitkopf
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