Schön sein

"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.

"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

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.