Appearing at the height of the disco boom and following on the heels of other German-produced bands such as Boney M., Arabesque, and Silver Convention, the band achieved wide popularity throughout the world, especially in Europe, Russia, and Japan, though they went wholly unnoticed in the United States. Their songs invariably were themed on historical figures and exotic cultures and locales.
Though the group broke up in the mid-1980s, it has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity on the internet due to a video of them performing their hit song Moskau being discovered. The video and the song associated with it have become a popular topic on blogs and websites.
The original members of the group were:
* Steve Bender (1942-2006)
* Wolfgang Heichel
* Henriette Heichel
* Leslie Mándoki
* Edina Pop
* Louis Hendrik Potgieter (1951-1993)
The band re-formed in late 2005, with Stefan Track replacing Potgieter as the "Khan" character. They performed at the Olympiyski Arena in Moscow on October 17, 2005. On May 7th, 2006, Steve Bender (the member famous for his bald appearance) died of cancer.
The band, now under the name "The Legacy of Dschinghis Khan", has a tour scheduled for Winter 2006 - Fall 2007. In the tour, their show will consist of "Cirque du Dschinghis Khan", featuring other performers, including Mongolian circus acts. Their announced dates are listed on the official website of the group and are subject to change. Their planned German national tour dates in January 2007 will coincide with the release of their latest as-of-yet untitled LP and DVD. It will be their first release since 1999's "Die Großen Erfolge".
Their songs appear in the video games Taiko No Tatsujin, Pop'n Music, and Stepping Selection.
Moskau
Dschinghis Khan Lyrics
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(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
Moskau
Moskau
Fremd und geheimnisvoll
Kalt wie das Eis
Moskau
Doch wer dich wirklich kennt
Der weiß, ein Feuer brennt
Jetzt wird es heiß
Wir singen „hey, hey, hey
Lasst es krachen“
Jeder gewinnt mal, so oder so (hey hey)
Lass uns das alte Feuer entfachen
Deutschland, hey, Deutschland, ho
Jogi, go, go, go, go, go, go
Moskau, Moskau
Deine Seele ist so groß
Und es ist der Teufel los
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Fußball ist wie Kasatschok
Und wir singen round the clock
Ho ho ho ho ho, yeah
Moskau, Moskau
Hey, wir holen den Pokal
So wie schon beim letzten Mal
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Wir spielen alle an die Wand
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
Moskau
Tor zur Vergangenheit
Spiegel der Zarenzeit
Rot wie das Blut
Moskau
Wer deine Seele kennt
Der weiß, die Liebe brennt
Heiß wie die Glut
(Moskau, Moskau, hoo ha)
Wir singen „hey, hey, hey
Lasst es krachen“
Gebt niemals auf
Und gebt nichts verloren
Lasst uns das große Ding nochmal machen
Alle vor, noch ein Tor, noch ein Tor
Go, go, go, go, go, go
Moskau, Moskau
Wirft die Gläser an die Wand
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho, ho, ho, ho, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Hey, wir holen uns den Cup
Dieses mal in Russland ab
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Fußball ist wie Kasatschok
Und wir spielen round the clock
Ho ho ho ho ho, hey
Deutschland, Deutschland
Alle Mann noch einmal vor
Noch ein Schuss und noch ein Tor
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
(Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland)
(Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland)
Und wenn ein Spiel zu Ende geht
Dann feiern wir nochmal
Egal was auch geschieht
(Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland)
(Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland)
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
Moskau, Moskau
Hey, wir holen den Pokal
So wie schon beim letzten Mal
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Deine Seele ist so groß
Und es ist der Teufel los
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Fußball ist wie Kasatschok
Und wir singen round the clock
Ho ho ho ho ho, hey
Moskau, Moskau
Wirft die Gläser an die Wand
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Ho, ho, ho, ho, hey
The song "Moskau" by Dschinghis Khan is about the city of Moscow, Russia. The lyrics describe Moscow as foreign, mysterious, and cold, with skyscrapers made of red gold that are like ice. However, those who truly know the city understand that a fire burns within it, making it hot and passionate. The chorus encourages everyone to let loose, to party and sing, especially as Germany prepares to compete in the World Cup in Russia. The song also alludes to Russia's rich history, including the time of the Zars and the country's love for football.
Overall, "Moskau" is a celebration of the city, its culture, and its people. Through its upbeat, catchy tune and festive lyrics, it encourages everyone to join in the celebration, regardless of nationality or language. The song reflects the time period in which it was created, a time when European attitudes towards the Soviet Union began to thaw, and when people could begin to see the country as a more welcoming and hospitable place.
Line by Line Meaning
Moskau
The city of Moscow is being referred to as a whole.
(Moskau, Moskau, Moskau, Moskau)
Repetition of the city name for emphasis.
Fremd und geheimnisvoll
Moscow appears mysterious and foreign.
Türme aus rotem Gold
The city has red gold towers that add to its beauty.
Kalt wie das Eis
Moscow is very cold.
Doch wer dich wirklich kennt
Those who know Moscow well understand it better.
Der weiß, ein Feuer brennt
The city is very passionate and lively.
Jetzt wird es heiß
The city is about to get even more lively and passionate.
Wir singen „hey, hey, hey
The people are singing together.
Lasst es krachen“
They want to party hard.
Jeder gewinnt mal, so oder so (hey hey)
Everyone will eventually win, either way.
Lass uns das alte Feuer entfachen
They want to reignite the passion and energy that used to exist.
Deutschland, hey, Deutschland, ho
The people are cheering for Germany.
Jogi, go, go, go, go, go, go
They are cheering for the German national football team.
Deine Seele ist so groß
The city's soul or spirit is very vast and expansive.
Und es ist der Teufel los
The city is full of wild and exciting energy.
Ha ha ha ha ha, hey
The people are laughing and having a good time.
Fußball ist wie Kasatschok
Football is compared to the traditional Russian dance called Kasatschok.
Und wir singen round the clock
They are singing around the clock, non-stop.
Hey, wir holen den Pokal
They are confident that they will win the cup.
So wie schon beim letzten Mal
They have won the cup before and are hoping to do it again.
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Russia is a beautiful country.
Wir spielen alle an die Wand
They are confident in their abilities and expect to win.
Tor zur Vergangenheit
Moscow is a gateway to the past.
Spiegel der Zarenzeit
The city reflects the time of the czars.
Rot wie das Blut
The city is painted red.
Wer deine Seele kennt
Those who truly understand Moscow know its soul.
Der weiß, die Liebe brennt
The city has a burning love in its heart.
Heiß wie die Glut
The love that burns within the city is as hot as a flame.
hoo ha
An expression of excitement and energy.
Gebt niemals auf
They must never give up.
Und gebt nichts verloren
They must never lose hope.
Lasst uns das große Ding nochmal machen
They must try their best to achieve their goal.
Alle vor, noch ein Tor, noch ein Tor
Their spirits are high and they keep pushing forward.
Und wenn ein Spiel zu Ende geht
When a game comes to an end.
Dann feiern wir nochmal
They celebrate again.
Egal was auch geschieht
No matter what happens.
(Deutschland, Deutschland, Deutschland)
Cheering for Germany.
Wirft die Gläser an die Wand
They are smashing glasses with great excitement.
Ho, ho, ho, ho, hey
Expressing joy and elation.
Hey, wir holen uns den Cup
They are confident in their abilities to take home the cup.
Dieses mal in Russland ab
This year, the World Cup is being held in Russia.
Alle Mann noch einmal vor
They keep pushing forward.
Noch ein Schuss und noch ein Tor
They keep trying to score more goals.
Deutschland, Deutschland
They are cheering for Germany.
Und wenn ein Spiel zu Ende geht
When a game comes to an end.
Dann feiern wir nochmal
They celebrate again.
Egal was auch geschieht
No matter what happens.
Moskau, Moskau
A repetition of the city name.
Hey, wir holen den Pokal
They are confident that they will win the cup.
Deine Seele ist so groß
The city's soul or spirit is very vast and expansive.
Und es ist der Teufel los
The city is full of wild and exciting energy.
Fußball ist wie Kasatschok
Football is compared to the traditional Russian dance called Kasatschok.
Und wir singen round the clock
They are singing around the clock, non-stop.
Wirft die Gläser an die Wand
They are smashing glasses with great excitement.
Russland ist ein schönes Land
Russia is a beautiful country.
Ho, ho, ho, ho, hey
Expressing joy and elation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernd Meinunger, Ralph Siegel
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