Schön sein

"Schön sein"
Single by Die Toten Hosen
from the album Unsterblich
Released	October 25, 1999
Genre	Pop punk
Length	3:12
Label	JKP
Songwriter(s)	Andreas Frege Funny van Dannen
Die Toten Hosen singles chronology
"Auld Lang Syne" (1999) "Schön sein" (1999) "Unsterblich" (2000)
Poodle cover

"Schön sein" (To be beautiful) is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It's the lead single and the seventh track from the album Unsterblich.

The song is about a wish to be beautiful and rich, which in many people's minds is supposed to make their life better off and bring success.

The single was released with two possible covers: a mirror cover and a rarer poodle cover, both of which are symbols of self-admiring.

Music video

The music video was directed by Stefan Telegdy. It features a car mechanic, played by Ben Becker, who cross-dresses in free time and is shown planning a sex change operation.

Track listing

1. "Schön sein" (Frege, van Dannen/Frege, van Dannen) − 3:12
2. "You're Dead" (von Holst/Frege, Smith) – 4:41
3. "Fußball" (Football) (von Holst/Frege) – 2:09
4. "Im Westen nichts Neues" (All quiet on the Western front) (Breitkopf/Frege) – 1:59

Charts

Chart (1999)	Position
Germany (GfK)[1]	9
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[2]	23

References

1. "Die Toten Hosen – Schön sein" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
2. "Die Toten Hosen – Schön sein". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 1 November 2024.