Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen
Nina Hagen
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Hoch stand der Sanddorn am Strand von Hiddensee Micha, mein Micha und alles tat so weh Dass die Kaninchen scheu schauten aus dem Bau So laut entlud sich mein Leid in's Himmelblau, ha So böse stampfte mein nackter Fuß den Sand Und schlug ich von meiner Schulter deine Hand Micha, mein Micha und alles tat so weh Tu' das noch einmal, Micha, und ich geh' Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, mein Michael Nun glaubt uns kein Mensch, wie schön's hier war, ha-ha, ha-ha Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, bei meiner Seel' Alles blau und weiß und grün und später nicht mehr wahr (Hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu) Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, bei meiner Seel' Alles blau und weiß und grün und später nicht mehr wahr Nun sitz' ich wieder bei dir und mir zu Haus' Und such' die Fotos für's Fotoalbum aus Ich im Bikini und ich am FKK Ich frech im Mini, Landschaft ist auch da, ja Aber, wie schrecklich, die Tränen kullern heiß Landschaft und Nina und alles nur schwarzweiß Micha, mein Micha und alles tut so weh Tu' das noch einmal, Micha, und ich geh' Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, mein Michael Nun glaubt uns kein Mensch, wie schön's hier war, ha-ha, ha-ha Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, bei meiner Seel' Alles blau und weiß und grün und später nicht mehr wahr (Hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu) Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, bei meiner Seel' Alles blau und weiß und grün und später nicht mehr wahr
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Written by: Kurt Demmler, Michael Heubach
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen" by Nina Hagen belongs to the Neue Deutsche Welle (New German Wave) genre, combining elements of punk and rock with an often playful, experimental take on German pop music.
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ReleaseThe song was released in 1974, marking the beginning of Nina Hagen’s long and varied career in the music industry.
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Challenge to CensorshipThe lyrics of the song subtly satirize the dull and colorless life behind the Iron Curtain, making it one of the few protest songs able to bypass East German censorship.
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Band RecognitionThis was the major hit of the band “Nina Hagen & Automobil.” After Nina Hagen's departure for the West in 1976, the band was unable to replicate its earlier success.
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Iconic LineThe song became iconic for its refrain “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen, mein Michael,” or “You forgot the color film, my Michael.” This line has often been interpreted as a metaphor for the grim monotone life in the German Democratic Republic.
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Song CompositionThe upbeat melody combined with the subtly subversive lyrics made this song stand out at that time. The song’s music was composed by Michael Heubach, and the lyrics were written by Kurt Demmler.
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Cover VersionsGiven the song’s popularity, numerous cover versions in German and other languages have appeared over the years. The song has been covered by artists like The Skeptics and Leningrad Cowboys.
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Current RecognitionEven today, “Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen” is regularly played on German radio. It is considered a classic of German pop music and a cultural artifact from the time of divided Germany.
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Live PerformancesDespite the censorship threats in East Germany, Nina Hagen often performed the song live, reinforcing its popularity and message.
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Film AppearanceThe song also made an appearance in the 2004 movie "Farbfilm" where it was used in the soundtrack.
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Characterization of Nina HagenThis song also set the stage for Nina Hagen’s character as the Godmother of Punk, a title she obtained later in West Germany and the United States.
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Song LengthThe song duration is approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds, which was typical for pop music during the time of its release.
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Political ImplicationsEven if not directly political, the song is now often interpreted as a remnant of East German history and its pop culture that tells us a more nuanced story of life behind the Iron Curtain.
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