Wünsch DIR was

"Wünsch DIR was" (roughly Make a wish; lit. Wish YOURSELF something) is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It's the second single and the thirteenth track from the album Kauf MICH!.

"...wünsch DIR was"
Single by Die Toten Hosen
from the album Kauf MICH!
Released	April 26, 1993
Genre	Punk rock
Length	4:15
Label	Virgin Records
Songwriter(s)	Andreas Frege Andreas Meurer
Die Toten Hosen singles chronology
"Sascha ...ein aufrechter Deutscher" (1992) "...wünsch DIR was" (1993) "Alles aus Liebe" (1993)

The intro of the song is sung by the children's choir "Mosquito" from the music school in Meerbusch.

The song is generally about hope for a better world and anticipation of a time, when wishing helps again. According to Campino, the song was meant to be ironic however.

Music video

The video was directed by Hans Neleman. It features scenes on a beach and at a funfair; also various circus freaks are shown.

Track listing

1. "Wünsch DIR was" (Meurer/Frege) – 4:15
2. "Krieg und Frieden" (War and peace) (Meurer/Frege) − 4:58
3. "Im Namen des Herrn" (In the name of the Lord) (Frege/Frege) − 2:08
4. "Wahre Liebe" (True love) (Rohde/Frege) - 3:29

Charts

Chart (1993)	Position
Germany (GfK)	28
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)	26