"Wünsch DIR was" (roughly Make a wish; lit. Wish YOURSELF something) is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It's the second single and the thirteenth track from the album Kauf MICH!.
"...wünsch DIR was" | ||||
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Single by Die Toten Hosen | ||||
from the album Kauf MICH! | ||||
Released | April 26, 1993 | |||
Genre | Punk rock | |||
Length | 4:15 | |||
Label | Virgin Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Andreas Frege Andreas Meurer | |||
Die Toten Hosen singles chronology | ||||
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The intro of the song is sung by the children's choir "Mosquito" from the music school in Meerbusch.
The song is generally about hope for a better world and anticipation of a time, when wishing helps again. According to Campino, the song was meant to be ironic however.
Music video
editThe video was directed by Hans Neleman. It features scenes on a beach and at a funfair; also various circus freaks are shown.
Track listing
edit- "Wünsch DIR was" (Meurer/Frege) – 4:15
- "Krieg und Frieden" (War and peace) (Meurer/Frege) − 4:58
- "Im Namen des Herrn" (In the name of the Lord) (Frege/Frege) − 2:08
- "Wahre Liebe" (True love) (Rohde/Frege) - 3:29
Charts
editYear | Country | Position |
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1993 | Germany | 28 |
1993 | Switzerland | 26 |