Der Kommissar

Falco

About Der Kommissar

"Der Kommissar" is a song first recorded by Falco in Austria in 1981, covered a year later by After the Fire. Originally written by Robert Ponger and Falco, the Falco version reached the top of the charts in many countries. After the Fire's version featured English lyrics by the band's Andy Piercy. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.


Year:
1986
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Two, three, four
Eins, zwei drei
Na, es is nix dabei
Na, wenn ich Euch erzähl' die G'schicht'
Nichts desto trotz
Ich bin es schon gewohnt
I'm TV-Funk da läuft es nicht
Ja, sie war jung,
Das Herz so rein und weiß
Und jede Nacht hat ihren Preis
Sie sagt: "Sugar Sweet
Ja' got me rapp'in to the heat!"
Ich verstehe, sie ist heiß,
Sie sagt:"Baby, look,
I miss my funky friends,"
Sie meint Jack und Joe und Jill
Mein Funkverständnis
Ja, das reicht zur Not
Ich überreiss', was sie jetzt will
Ich überleg' bei mir
Ihr' Nas'n spricht dafür
Währenddessen ich noch rauch'
Die Special Places sind ihr wohlbekannt
Ich mein', sie fährt ja you-Bahn auch
Dort singen's:
"Drah' Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
Er wird dich anschau'n
Und du weißt warum
Die Lebenslust bringt dich um"
Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?

Hey man, want to buy some stuff, man?
Did you ever rap that thing Jack?
So rap it to the beat!
Wir treffen Jill and Joe
Und dessen Bruder Hip
Und auch den Rest der coolen Gang
Sie rappen hin, sie rappen her
Dazwischen kratzen's ab die Wänd'. -
Dieser Fall ist klar,
Lieber Herr Kommissar,
Auch wenn sie and'rer Meinung sind:
Den Schnee auf dem wir alle
Talwärts fahr'n
Kennt heute jedes Kind
Jetzt das Kinderlied:
"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
Er hat die Kraft und wir sind klein und dumm
Und dieser Frust macht uns Stumm"

"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
Wenn er dich anspricht
Und du weißt warum,
Sag eahm
Dein Leb'n bringt dich um

Alles klar Herr Kommissar

"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
Er hat die Kraft und wir sind klein und dumm
Und dieser Frust macht uns Stumm"

"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
Wenn er dich anspricht
Und do weißt warum,
Sag eahm
Dein Leb'n bringt dich um
"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh
"Drah Di net um, oh oh oh
Schau, schau, der Kommissar geht um! oh oh oh

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Falco

Johann (Hans) Hölzel (19 February 1957 – 6 February 1998), better known by his stage name Falco (help·info), was an Austrian pop and rock musician and rapper. He had several international hits: "Der Kommissar", "Rock Me Amadeus", "Vienna Calling", "Jeanny", "The Sound of Musik", "Coming Home (Jeanny Part 2)" and posthumously, "Out of the Dark". "Rock Me Amadeus" reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts, making him the only artist whose principal language was German to score a number-one hit in the United States. His estate claims he has sold 20 million albums and 15 million singles, which makes him the best selling Austrian singer of all time. more »

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Written by: Robert Ponger, Johann Hoelzel

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"Der Kommissar" is a song first recorded by Falco in Austria in 1981, with the German band After The Fire releasing an English version in 1982.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Der Kommissar" have been widely interpreted as being about drug use, although this has been disputed. The title refers to a slang term for a police officer.
Chart Success
After the Fire's adaptation was more successful in the United States, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Falco's original version didn't chart in the US, but had great success in Europe, reaching number 1 in Germany and Austria.
Language
Falco's version is in German, and the English version sung by After The Fire deliberately changed the lyrics to be more easily understood by English-speaking audiences, meaning there was a significant shift in the song's meaning between the two versions.
Falco's Career
Falco, born Johann Hölzel, was an Austrian singer and songwriter who combined pop and rock with classical music. "Der Kommissar" is among his most recognized international hits, along with "Rock Me Amadeus".
After The Fire's version
Another interesting fact about the After The Fire version is that it was a live recording cut in one take. The live feel of the song is often credited with contributing to its popularity.
Music Video
In 1982, MTV was still in its infancy and the video for "Der Kommissar," with the band performing on a smoky set, got a lot of airplay. It was one of the first videos to use the band-performance format.
Inspiration
Falco was said to have been inspired by the work of Bob Dylan for the song. This was unusual as most of Falco's work was heavily inspired by rock music.
Awards
In 1982, "Der Kommissar" won the Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Single of the year. This was a major recognition in Falco's home country.
Covers
"Der Kommissar" has been covered by various bands and artists over the years, in both German and English. This, in itself, is a testament to the song's enduring popularity.
Legacy
Despite reaching the height of its popularity in the early '80s, "Der Kommissar" continues to make an impact. It's been used in various movies and TV shows, including "Breaking Bad" and "The Americans," further solidifying its status as an iconic piece of music.

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