Iconic and popular songs of Genghis Khan
This is a collection of classic songs by Dschinghis Khan, a West German artist group formed in 1979.
Many people probably danced to these at campfires when they were kids.
They also became popular on the internet for their “misheard lyrics.”
We’ve gathered everything from famous hits to tracks for hardcore fans, so give them a listen.
Genghis Khan’s Classic and Popular Songs (1–10)
Komm doch heim (Come home)Genghis Khan
This song, titled “Come Home” in Japanese, sings of praying for the safety of a lover who has set out on a journey and the loneliness of being left behind.
While she consoles herself—telling herself it can’t be helped because he’s a fighter—she still can’t bear the overflowing loneliness, and that aching sorrow is reflected in the melody.
Hadschi Halef OmarGenghis Khan
An up-tempo dance number included on the 2005 release “Best of Dschinghis Khan.” Its Japanese title is “Hatchi Daisakusen” (“Hatch’s Grand Operation”), and Hatch is the name of the protagonist from a German children’s adventure novel.
The rhythm-driven adventure set in the desert is truly thrilling.
Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)Genghis Khan
Released in 1979, the song gained popularity for its comical, catchy melody and unforgettable, impactful costumes and choreography.
It also had a major influence on Japan’s disco and dance scenes and has been covered by various artists.
SamuraiGenghis Khan
There’s a song by Dschinghis Khan that’s about Japan! It’s called “Samurai”! It’s one of the tracks on their album released in 1979.
The word “Samurai” is repeated over and over, and it says the samurai always fights alone, is loyal, knows no pain, and doesn’t show sorrow…
It’s the kind of song that, when a Japanese person hears it, they can’t help but be moved and think, “Who wrote such lyrics?!”
Aim for MoscowGenghis Khan
This is a song that enjoyed immense popularity in online communities in the early 2000s.
A craze sparked by mondegreens—people finding humor in a completely unfamiliar language—took off, and when video-sharing sites became popular in the late 2000s, it drew attention again through “I tried dancing” videos that imitated its comical and peculiar choreography.