He is married and has a daughter (born 2003) and a son. The family lives with other musicians in M.A.R.S ("Moderne Anstalt Rigoroser Spakker"), a rural commune near Daun in the Eifel region, where they aim to live "a peaceful, spiritually oriented, artistically spontaneous, and vegetarian healthy lifestyle." The M.A.R.S. residents also operate their own music label, Haus Erika Productions.
Career
Thomas D is a member of the successful German hip-hop and rap group Die Fantastischen Vier. In addition, he has achieved success as a solo artist under the stage name Thomas D with his albums Solo (1997) and Lektionen in Demut (2001). Some of his best-known tracks include "Rückenwind," "Frisör," "Liebesbrief," and "Solo" (with Nina Hagen), as well as the song "Wish" sung with Franka Potente from the film "Run Lola Run." His solo releases are known for their profound lyrics with philosophical content. He also attempted a rap incorporating several poems by Schiller and Goethe. In addition to Die Fantastischen Vier, Thomas D was also the singer and lyricist of the band , which achieved chart success in 2002 with the song "Alle für Jeden" from the album "Crashkurs."
In spring 2005, Thomas D became a mentor for the rap project "Junge Dichter und Denker." On September 12, 2008, he released his third solo album "Kennzeichen D." The first single from the new album, "Get On Board," was released in August. The second single, "Vergiftet im Schlaf," which was featured in the credits of the film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," was released on December 5, 2008. Around Christmas 2004, Thomas D and his family were in the Thai holiday region of Khao Lak when the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami occurred. "We were swept four and a half kilometers inland and survived; it's a miracle," Thomas D said four years after the disaster. He and his family survived the wave practically unscathed. He only made public his near-victim status of the tsunami in 2008, in connection with the album "Kennzeichen D," on which the song "An alle Hinterbliebenen" is found.
In December 2008, Thomas D appeared alongside Smudo as a spokesperson for World of Warcraft. In the summer of 2010, he, on behalf of Deutsche Telekom, searched for singers for his new song. This was released in mid-November under the title "7 Seconds." In 2011, Thomas D was the jury president of the show "Unser Star für Baku," a casting show to select the German participant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.
Social and Environmental Engagement
Thomas D is a vegetarian and has been largely vegan since 2013. He supports the animal rights organization PETA but received criticism when he endorsed their controversial "Holocaust comparison" in 2003. Together with animal rights artist and illustrator Roland Straller, he developed the concept for an "Avenging Animals Collection" named "Ich bin da – the VIP-Collection" in 2008. Thomas D is also involved in climate and environmental protection. At the Protestant Church Congress 2009 in Bremen, he gave a concert for Bread for the World on the theme "For Justice and Against Climate Change." His song "Gebet an den Planet" (Prayer to the Planet) also addresses this issue. Since July 2013, Thomas D has been hosting the information program "Wissen vor acht – Natur" (Knowledge before eight – Nature) on ARD.
On September 17, 2015, Thomas D, along with Til Schweiger, Sigmar Gabriel, Jogi Löw, and other celebrities, announced the founding of the Til Schweiger Foundation, in which he, along with others, intends to advocate for the needs of refugee children and other socially disadvantaged children and adolescents. According to his own statement, Dürr has already contributed €100,000. The first project is planned to support a reception center in Osnabrück.
Discography
Solo (1965)
Lektionen in Demut (2001)
Kennzeichen D (2008)
Lektionen in Demut 11.0 (2011)
Aufstieg und Fall des Tommy Blank (2013)
M.A.R.S Sessions (2021)
Wish
Thomas D Lyrics
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I wish I was the animal which fits into that mood
I wish I was a person with unlimited breath
I wish I was a heartbeat that never comes to rest
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir
I wish I was a stranger who understands the sky
I wish I was a starship in silence flying by
I wish I was a princess with armies at her hand
I wish I was a ruler who'd make them understand
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir zurück
Komm zu mir
Zurück, zurück, zurück
Komm zu mir
Zurück zu mir
Wir sprengten jeden Rahmen
Als wir zusammen kamen
War's wie eine Explosion
Und ich schwör'
Ich spür' die Erschütterung immer noch
Ich weiss do rennst und doch
Bist do erst nah und da
Wenn do in meinen Armen liegst
Ich geh' zu Boden wenn do nicht mit mir fliegst
Oh Baby, bitte bitte lauf lauf gib nicht auf
Ich hab' dich vermisst
Es fressen mich Dämonen auf wenn do nicht bei mir bist
Ich tu' was do verlangst hab' keine Angst
Ich lass' dich nicht allein denn uns gehört die Welt
Wir können alles sein doch jetzt bist do auf dich gestellt
I wish I was writer who sees what's yet unseen
I wish I was a prayer expressing what I mean
I wish I was a forest of trees that would hide
Komm zu mir
I wish I was a clearing of secrets left inside
Komm zu mir zurück
Ich bin wegen dir hier
Zum Glück bleibt uns noch Zeit bis zur Ewigkeit
Ein Stück deines Daseins steckt in mir
Und ich halt' es so fest doch die Erinnerung bringt mich um
Weil es mich nicht loslässt
Bitte bleib' bei mir verzeih' mir
Lass es dich nicht zerstören
Wir kommen frei hier
Wenn wir nur auf die Liebe schwör'n
Es gibt sonst nichts auf dieser Welt was uns zusammenhält
Ausserdem was do mir gibst wenn do mich liebst
Und deshalb Baby lauf lauf, bitte gib nicht auf
Ich hab' dich vermisst
Es fressen mich Dämonen auf wenn do nicht bei mir bist
Ich tu' was do verlangst hab' keine Angst
Ich lass' dich nicht allein denn uns gehört die Welt
Wir können alles sein sind wir auf uns gestellt
Wir zwei beschreiben Stille, die jeden Krach umhüllt
Wir sitzen ein Bewusstsein, das jeden Raum erfüllt
Auch do wirst mich vermissen, wenn keiner bei dir ist
Denn ich will von dir wissen wer do bist
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr
I wish I was a hunter in search of different food
I wish I was the animal which fits into that mood
I wish I was a person with unlimited breath
I wish I was a heartbeat that never comes to rest
I wish I was a forest of trees that would hide
I wish I was a clearing of secrets left inside
I wish I was a stranger who understands the sky
I wish I was a starship in silence flying by
Komm zu mir
Komm zu mir
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr
The song “Wish” by Thomas D is a poignant and introspective reflection on the different lives and roles the singer wishes he could assume. It begins with a desire to be a hunter in search of different food, followed by the wish to be an animal that fits into that mood. The lyrics then move towards a yearning to be a person with unlimited breath and a heartbeat that never comes to rest. Each of these is a longing to be free to experience the world in a different way.
The next verse expresses a desire to be a stranger that understands the sky, a starship that flies silently by, and a princess with armies at her command. It culminates in a wish to be a writer who sees what's yet unseen, and a prayer that expresses what the singer means. The final lines express an intense longing for the person the singer is addressing to come back to him, and the promise that they can be anything they want as long as they're together.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I was a hunter in search of different food
I wish I was someone exploring new experiences and perspectives
I wish I was the animal which fits into that mood
I wish I naturally fit in with the environment and emotions around me
I wish I was a person with unlimited breath
I wish I had endless energy and ability to pursue my goals
I wish I was a heartbeat that never comes to rest
I wish I had constant passion and excitement for life
I wish I was a stranger who understands the sky
I wish I had a unique perspective and understanding of the world around me
I wish I was a starship in silence flying by
I wish I could explore the universe without interruption
I wish I was a princess with armies at her hand
I wish I had the power and support to make real change in the world
I wish I was a ruler who'd make them understand
I wish I could effectively communicate and lead others toward a shared vision
I wish I was a writer who sees what's yet unseen
I wish I had the ability to capture and express the unknown or untold stories
I wish I was a prayer expressing what I mean
I wish I had the words to express my deepest desires and beliefs
I wish I was a forest of trees that would hide
I wish I had the power to protect or disappear when needed
I wish I was a clearing of secrets left inside
I wish I could provide a safe space for people to open up and be vulnerable
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als do mich
I don't need you more than you need me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REINHOLD HEIL, JOHNNY KLIMEK, TOM TYKWER, THOMAS DUERR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MultiAndroid88
Wir sprengten jeden Rahmen
Als wir zusammen kamen
War's wie eine Explosion
Und ich schwör'
Ich spür' die Erschütterung immer noch
Ich weiß du rennst und doch
Bist du erst nah und da
Wenn du in meinen Armen liegst
Ich geh' zu Boden wenn du nicht mit mir fliegst
@agentequilly
Eu queria ser um caçador em busca de diferentes alimentos
I wish I was a hunter in search of different food
Eu queria ser o animal que se encaixa nesse clima
I wish I was the animal which fits into that mood
Eu gostaria de ser uma pessoa com respiração ilimitada
I wish I was a person with unlimited breath
Eu queria ser um batimento cardíaco que nunca descansa
I wish I was a heartbeat that never comes to rest
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Eu gostaria de ser um estranho que vagueia pelo céu
I wish I was a stranger who wanders down the sky
Eu queria ser uma nave estelar em silêncio voando
I wish I was a starship in silence flying by
Eu queria ser uma princesa com exércitos em suas mãos
I wish I was a princess with armies at her hand
Eu gostaria de ser um governante que os fizesse entender
I wish I was a ruler who'd make them understand
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
(Venha até mim)
(Komm zu mir)
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
(Volte para mim)
(Komm zu mir zurück)
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
(voltar atrás)
(Zurück zurück zurück)
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
(De volta para mim)
(Zurück zu mir)
Nós explodimos cada quadro
Wir sprengten jeden Rahmen
Quando nos reunimos
Als wir zusammen kamen
foi como uma explosão
War's wie eine Explosion
E eu juro
Und ich schwör'
Eu ainda sinto o choque
Ich spür' die Erschütterung immer noch
Eu sei que você corre e ainda
Ich weiß du rennst und doch
Uma vez que você está perto e lá
Bist du erst nah und da
Quando você está em meus braços
Wenn du in meinen Armen liegst
Eu vou cair se você não voar comigo
Ich geh' zu Boden, wenn du nicht mit mir fliegst
Oh baby, por favor, por favor, corra, corra, não desista
Oh Baby, bitte bitte lauf lauf gib nicht auf
eu tenho saudade de voce
Ich hab' dich vermisst
Demônios me comem quando você não está comigo
Es fressen mich Dämonen auf, wenn du nicht bei mir bist
Eu farei o que você pedir, não tenha medo
Ich tu', was du verlangst, hab' keine Angst
Eu não vou deixar você sozinho, porque o mundo é nosso
Ich lass' dich nicht allein, denn uns gehört die Welt
Podemos ser qualquer coisa, mas agora você está sozinho
Wir können alles sein doch jetzt bist du auf dich gestellt
Eu gostaria de ser um escritor que vê o que ainda não foi visto
I wish I was a writer who sees what's yet unseen
Eu gostaria de ser uma oração expressando o que quero dizer
I wish I was a prayer expressing what I mean
(Venha até mim)
(Komm zu mir)
Eu queria ser uma floresta de árvores que não se escondem
I wish I was a forest of trees that do not hide
(Venha até mim)
(Komm zu mir)
Eu gostaria de ser uma clareira sem segredos deixados dentro
I wish I was a clearing no secrets left inside
(Venha até mim)
(Komm zu mir)
... retornar
... zurück
estou aqui por sua causa
Ich bin wegen dir hier
Felizmente, ainda temos tempo até a eternidade
Zum Glück bleibt uns noch Zeit bis zur Ewigkeit
Um pedaço de sua existência está em mim
Ein Stück deines Daseins steckt in mir
E eu seguro tão forte, mas a memória está me matando
Und ich halt' es so fest, doch die Erinnerung bringt mich um
Porque não vai me deixar ir
Weil es mich nicht loslässt
Por favor, fique comigo, me perdoe
Bitte bleib' bei mir, verzeih' mir
Não deixe isso te destruir
Lasse es dich nicht zerstören
Nós viemos de graça aqui
Wir kommen frei hier
Se apenas jurarmos por amor
Wenn wir nur auf die Liebe schwör'n
Não há mais nada neste mundo que nos mantenha unidos
Es gibt sonst nichts auf dieser Welt, was uns zusammenhält
Exceto o que você me dá se você me ama
Außer dem, was du mir gibst, wenn du mich liebst
E então querida, corra, corra, por favor, não desista
Und deshalb Baby, lauf, lauf, bitte gib nicht auf
eu tenho saudade de voce
Ich hab' dich vermisst
Demônios me comem quando você não está comigo
Es fressen mich Dämonen auf, wenn du nicht bei mir bist
Eu farei o que você pedir, não tenha medo
Ich tu', was du verlangst, hab' keine Angst
Eu não vou deixar você sozinho, porque o mundo é nosso
Ich lass' dich nicht allein, denn uns gehört die Welt
Podemos ser qualquer coisa se estivermos sozinhos
Wir können alles sein, sind wir auf uns gestellt
Nós dois descrevemos o silêncio que envolve todos os ruídos
Wir zwei beschreiben Stille, die jeden Krach umhüllt
Possuir uma consciência que preenche todos os cômodos
Besitzen ein Bewusstsein, das jeden Raum erfüllt
Você também sentirá minha falta quando ninguém estiver com você
Auch du wirst mich vermissen, wenn keiner bei dir ist
Porque eu quero saber de você quem você é
Denn ich will von dir wissen, wer du bist
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
eu também não preciso mais de você
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr
Eu queria ser um caçador em busca de diferentes alimentos
I wish I was a hunter in search of different food
Eu queria ser o animal que se encaixa nesse humor
I wish I was the animal which fits into that mood
Eu gostaria de ser uma pessoa com respiração ilimitada
I wish I was a person with unlimited breath
Eu queria ser um batimento cardíaco que nunca descansa
I wish I was a heartbeat that never comes to rest
(Amor, corra, corra!)
(Baby, lauf, lauf!)
Eu queria ser uma floresta de árvores que não se escondem
I wish I was a forest of trees that do not hide
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Eu gostaria de ser uma clareira de segredos deixados dentro
I wish I was a clearing of secrets left inside
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Eu gostaria de ser um estranho que vagueia pelo céu
I wish I was a stranger who wanders down the sky
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Eu queria ser uma nave estelar em silêncio voando
I wish I was a starship in silence flying by
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Venha até mim
Komm zu mir
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
Eu não preciso de você mais do que você precisa de mim
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr als du mich
eu também não preciso mais de você
Ich brauch' dich doch auch nicht mehr
@chef_36
26 Jahre später und immer noch ein Meisterwerk
@stefanschmitt15
Für mich die beste und schönste Zeit. ....ganz anders als heute! !!!!Zeitmaschine, BITTE bring mich zurück ..!!!!
@funfreshco
Absolut genial abgedrehte Kunst 🔝
Feier ich!
Nach 23 Jahren musste ich mal wieder an dieses Faszinosum denken und langsam sollte ich wohl mal den Film gucken 🤔
@RubyTuesdayXXO
Ja das solltest du dann doch mal, lohnt sich 😘
@neoxgorst
21 years later, this still sounds as fresh as the day it came out!! <3
@llIlIlIIllIIlllllllIIIlI
Franka potente ist so krass charismatisch und schön. Sah dieses video erstmals mit so 5-6 jahren, jetzt mit 26 find ich sie immernoch so wunderschön. ❤️❤️❤️ nostalgie herzschlag voll der flash so alte gefühle, fast ein high...
@ingalaxis618
Über "Rückenwind" und "Krieger" hier gelandet... seit 20 Jahren nicht gehört und es ist unverändert gut! ❤️
@odilejones9129
I love the lyrics even translated it’s really beautiful it speaks to the urgency, passion and dedication of Lola and Manny’s love. If you love someone time, space and death cannot stop you.
@mildacha8050
2024: 26 years later I'm still a fan. One of the best movies ever, and the soundtrack is golden. ✨💛✨
@Reamonn23
Der Film spiegelt so die. 90er Jahre wieder..... Hammer