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.
Rome
Dschinghis Khan Lyrics
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Rom - groe Stadt am Tiberstrom
Wo die Lust am Leben wohnt
Und wo jeder Stein Geschichte schreibt
Ausgesetzt und um den Thron betrogen
Und von einer Wlfin gro gezogen
Romulus und Remus, die zwei Brder
Roma - Roma
Romulus schlug seinen Bruder tot
Roma - Roma
Stadt aus Stein und Blut
Rom - oft erobert und verloren
Rom - Hannibal stand vor den Toren
Rom - Kaiser, Ppste, Gladiatoren,
Das war Rom
Rom - wilde Wagenrennen
Rom - Nero sah dich brennen
Immer schon gab＇s Kampf um Rom
Rom - Csar musste sterben
Rom - lag in Schutt und Scherben
Und blieb doch auf ewig Rom
Rom - du bist heut so stolz wie einst
Es fllt Regen, wenn du weinst
Wenn du lachst, erklingen Lieder
Rom - Filmkulisse bist du heut
Und der Traum aus Zelluloid
Ist der Spiegel deiner Seele. Rom
Rom - zwischen Zukunft und Vergangenheit
Rom - dort wo jeder Stein Geschichte schreibt
Rom - wo ein Fremder gern fr immer bleibt
Dort ist Rom
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima citta
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che belissima citta
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Lalalalalalala
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima citta
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Lalalalalalala
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima citta
Rom - wo die Liebe auf der Strae liegt
Rom - wo es Bettler, Gaukler, Priester gibt
Rom - wer dich einmal sah, vergisst dich nie
Ewiges Rom, Rom, Rom
Roma, Roma ...
Dschinghis Khan(징기스칸)은
독일 출신 음악 프로듀서인
Frank Farian에 의해 탄생한 4인조 혼성 그룹
Boney - M 의 성공에 자극 받아 독일의 음악 프로듀서인
Ralph Siegel에 의해 결성된 독일 6인조 그룹으로
징기스칸을 존경해서 그룹 이름도
그렇게 짓고 노래도 불렀다고 합니다
Dschinghis Khan은 멋진 화음과 박력있는 보컬.!!
경쾌하고 웅장한 리듬으로 70년대말에서
80년대 중반까지많은 사랑을 받았던 그룹이다.
In the song Rome by Dschinghis Khan, the lyrics describe the city of Rome as a place of both pleasure and pain. The song highlights the city's rich history, from the legend of Romulus and Remus to the reign of Caesar and the gladiators. The lyrics also describe Rome as a city that has been conquered and lost several times, with Hannibal standing before its gates and Nero seeing it burn. Despite all of its hardships, however, Rome remains a city that people continue to love and admire, with its streets lined with beggars, jugglers and priests.
The lyrics of the song also touch upon the ongoing struggles that Rome faces, between its past and future, and its reputation as a film set versus the reality of life on its streets. The chorus repeats the word “Roma” (the Italian name for Rome) several times, juxtaposing the city’s ancient history with its modern-day façade as a place of beauty and wonder.
Overall, the song Rome is a powerful tribute to the city of Rome, celebrating its rich history and cultural heritage while also acknowledging its ongoing struggles and triumphs.
Line by Line Meaning
Rom - groe Stadt am Tiberstrom
Rome - a big city on the Tiber river
Wo die Lust am Leben wohnt
Where the love for life resides
Und wo jeder Stein Geschichte schreibt
And where every stone tells a story
Ausgesetzt und um den Thron betrogen
Exposed and betrayed for the throne
Und von einer Wlfin gro gezogen
And raised by a she-wolf
Romulus und Remus, die zwei Brder
Romulus and Remus, the two brothers
Bauten eine Stadt auf sieben Hgeln
Built a city on seven hills
Roma - Roma
Roma - Roma
Romulus schlug seinen Bruder tot
Romulus killed his brother
Roma - Roma
Roma - Roma
Stadt aus Stein und Blut
A city made of stone and blood
Rom - oft erobert und verloren
Rome - often conquered and lost
Rom - Hannibal stand vor den Toren
Rome - Hannibal stood at the gates
Rom - Kaiser, Ppste, Gladiatoren,
Rome - Emperors, Popes, Gladiators
Das war Rom
That was Rome
Rom - wilde Wagenrennen
Rome - wild chariot races
Rom - Nero sah dich brennen
Rome - Nero saw you burn
Immer schon gab's Kampf um Rom
There has always been a struggle for Rome
Rom - Csar musste sterben
Rome - Caesar had to die
Rom - lag in Schutt und Scherben
Rome - lay in ruins
Und blieb doch auf ewig Rom
Yet remained eternal Rome
Rom - du bist heut so stolz wie einst
Rome - you are still as proud as ever today
Es fllt Regen, wenn du weinst
It rains when you cry
Wenn du lachst, erklingen Lieder
When you laugh, songs are sung
Rom - Filmkulisse bist du heut
Rome - today you are a movie set
Und der Traum aus Zelluloid
And the dream of celluloid
Ist der Spiegel deiner Seele. Rom
Is the reflection of your soul - Rome
Rom - zwischen Zukunft und Vergangenheit
Rome - between future and past
Rom - dort wo jeder Stein Geschichte schreibt
Rome - where every stone tells a story
Rom - wo ein Fremder gern fr immer bleibt
Rome - where a stranger would happily stay forever
Dort ist Rom
There is Rome
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima citta
What a beautiful city
Rom - wo die Liebe auf der Strae liegt
Rome - where love lies on the street
Rom - wo es Bettler, Gaukler, Priester gibt
Rome - where there are beggars, jugglers, and priests
Rom - wer dich einmal sah, vergisst dich nie
Rome - whoever saw you once, will never forget you
Ewiges Rom, Rom, Rom
Eternal Rome, Rome, Rome
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Che belissima citta
What a beautiful city
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Roma, Roma ...
Roma, Roma ...
Contributed by Kayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JohnByeBye
Here are the lyrics revised:
Rome...
Old in years and all in tears
Filled with endless joys and fears
Place of lust for life and mystery
Rome...
Where the lazy Tiber flows
And where yesterday still shows
And each rock is part of history
Romulus and Remus they were brothers
Brought up by a she-wolf like no others
Built a state of fury without pity
And on seven hills they build a city
Roma, Roma,
Romulus shed his own brother's blood
Roma, Roma,
built on hate and mud
Rome...
Often conquered by dictators
Rome...
Home of heroes and of traitors
Rome...
Kings and Popes and Gladiators
They made Rome
Rome
And the fading Nero
Rome
Burning down to zero
Rome, Rome, Rome you can't kill Rome
Rome
Caesar was your pillar
Rome
Brutus was his killer
Yet there's still eternal Rome
Rome
Proud as ever, you’re today
You're still showing us the way
With your nights of magic glitter
Rome
Where Fellini spins his tales
Dolce vita still prevails
But the beggars' wine tastes bitter
Rome
Rome!
Steeped in glory and in bric-a-brac
Rome
Going on yet always looking back
Rome
Where it's easy to run off the track
This is Romeeeeeee
Romeeeeeee
Rome!
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Roma Roma Roma Roma
La la la la la la la
Roma Roma Roma Roma
Che bellissima città
Rome
Where there's tenderness and love galore
Rome
Where a thousand years mean so much more
Rome
Where one night is still worth living for
City of Rome,
Rome,
This is Rome!
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Che città
Che città
Che città
Città!
Aurelian Caesar
Legio aeterna victrix! (Eternal legion victorious!)
Roma o Roma (Rome oh Rome!)
Sit Italica sua vis nostrum munus patri Marti! (Her strength is Italic, our duty to the father Mars!)
Legio aeterna victrix! (Eternal legion victorious!)
Roma o Roma (Rome oh Rome!)
Supra terram Brittannorum volat aquila legionum! (Flies the eagle of the legions above the land of the Britons!)
Legio aeterna victrix! (Eternal legion victorious!)
Roma o Roma! (Rome oh Rome!)
A ferventi aestuosa Libya volat aquila legionum supra terram Brittannorum! (From the scorching hot Libya flies the eagle of the legions above the land of the Britons!)
JohnByeBye
Here are the lyrics revised:
Rome...
Old in years and all in tears
Filled with endless joys and fears
Place of lust for life and mystery
Rome...
Where the lazy Tiber flows
And where yesterday still shows
And each rock is part of history
Romulus and Remus they were brothers
Brought up by a she-wolf like no others
Built a state of fury without pity
And on seven hills they build a city
Roma, Roma,
Romulus shed his own brother's blood
Roma, Roma,
built on hate and mud
Rome...
Often conquered by dictators
Rome...
Home of heroes and of traitors
Rome...
Kings and Popes and Gladiators
They made Rome
Rome
And the fading Nero
Rome
Burning down to zero
Rome, Rome, Rome you can't kill Rome
Rome
Caesar was your pillar
Rome
Brutus was his killer
Yet there's still eternal Rome
Rome
Proud as ever, you’re today
You're still showing us the way
With your nights of magic glitter
Rome
Where Fellini spins his tales
Dolce vita still prevails
But the beggars' wine tastes bitter
Rome
Rome!
Steeped in glory and in bric-a-brac
Rome
Going on yet always looking back
Rome
Where it's easy to run off the track
This is Romeeeeeee
Romeeeeeee
Rome!
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
Roma Roma Roma Roma
La la la la la la la
Roma Roma Roma Roma
Che bellissima città
Rome
Where there's tenderness and love galore
Rome
Where a thousand years mean so much more
Rome
Where one night is still worth living for
City of Rome,
Rome,
This is Rome!
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
la la la la la la la
Roma, Roma, Roma, Roma
Che bellissima città
Che città
Che città
Che città
Città!
Carlos Marchesani
Simplesmente muito lindo.
Kátia Camila
Great tune! Thanks for sharing! Warm greetings from Brazil!
Roelof Van der Merwe
really a fantastic song
Tom Holmes
1:37 "Romulus shed his own brother's blood". 1:52 "Often conquered by dictators". Other than that I think you got it.
Eu Sou TT
I agree on both
Madzie 2000
Knowing what I know now, I think Wolfgang and Henriette were fighting at this point and that's why he's so distant at the end, at 4:45 … kinda sad to see him realise he's too far apart from the group and side-stepping in
Os Maiores Noobs da Terra
i've seen in a documentary that i think was wolfgang who said i dont remember clearly but , one of them said that the thing was so dark between them back then that when they had some recording ( videoclip or music ) they just got together for the rehearsal and recording and thats it , no more contact and even in the videoclips normally they were put apart , its really sad to see this happen but i think today they are ok even as friends at least at the documentary even not talking too much to each other and staying away from each other on camera . I think wolfgang got more hurt with this hole situation since the 80's ;/ .
Madzie 2000
@Бekrija Oh dear - that's the year they divorced XD
Бekrija
Madzie 2000 that was around 1986 this recording is around 1980 because of Steve Bender is there he left in 1981