Der Kommissar
After the Fire
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Zwei, drei, vier, one, two, three, it's easy to see But it's not that I don't care, so 'Cause I hear it all the time, but they never let you know On the TV and the radio (cha!) She was young, her heart was pure, but every night is bright she got She said, "sugar is sweet", she come a-rappin' to the beat Then I knew that she was hot She was singin' Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja, ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh You're in his eye and you'll know why The more you live, the faster you will die Alles klar, Herr Kommissar? She said, "Babe, you know I miss Jill and Joe And all my funky friends" But my street understanding was just enough to know what she really meant And I got to thinking while she was talking That I know she told the story Of those special places that she goes When she rides with the others in the subway singin' Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh And if he talks to you and you don't know why You say your life is gonna make you die Alles klar, Herr Kommissar? (Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha) (Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha) (Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha) (Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha) Well, we meet Jill and Joe and brother Herr with the whole cool gang and, oh They're rappin' here, they're rappin' there, but she's climbin' on the wall It's a clear case, Herr Kommissar 'Cause all the children know They're all slidin' down into the valley They're all slipping on the same snow Hear the children Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh He's got the power and you're so weak And your frustration will not let you speak La, la, la, la, la, la Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh And if he talks to you, then you'll know why The more you live, the faster you will die Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh (Alles klar, Herr Kommissar?) Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh Don't turn around, oh oh oh (Ja ja) Der Kommissar's in town, whoa oh oh
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Written by: Andrew Piercy, Robert Ponger, Johann Hoelzel
Lyrics © AUSTRO-MECHANA GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Chart SuccessAfter 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.
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LanguageFalco'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.
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Falco's CareerFalco, 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".
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After The Fire's versionAnother 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.
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Music VideoIn 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.
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InspirationFalco 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.
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AwardsIn 1982, "Der Kommissar" won the Amadeus Austrian Music Award for Single of the year. This was a major recognition in Falco's home country.
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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.
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LegacyDespite 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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