Iconic and popular songs of Genghis Khan

Pass auf, der Drache kommtGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Paß auf, der Drache kommt

A dance number given the Japanese title “Disco Dragon.” The lyrics tell a somewhat familiar story: a girl offered as a sacrifice to a dragon kisses the bewildered dragon, and it transforms into a young man.

LoreleyGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Loreley 1981

The Lorelei legend, passed down about the rocky cliffs along the Rhine—also called the fatherly river of Germany—tells a beautiful yet slightly frightening tale of sailors lured by a fairy’s enchanting song and pulled beneath the waves.

In true Dschinghis Khan fashion, it’s performed with a touch of comedy and, at times, elegant grace.

Ole OleGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Olé olé (Wetten, dass …? 18.02.1984)

This song celebrates the death of a matador named Miguel, honoring his past challenges and fierce battles.

It has a Spanish-style melody with the refrain “Ole, Ole” repeated throughout.

The image of a young man, orphaned and alone, who moves to Madrid to fulfill his dreams only to fade away so fleetingly is heartbreaking.

Pablo PicassoGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Pablo Picasso

A track by Genghis Khan that could be called an homage song to Picasso, the greatest artist of the 20th century.

It’s a tribute to Picasso’s free expression and his steadfast personal style, and its electronic arrangement and disco-inspired sound still feel fresh even today.

RobinsonGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Dschinghis Khan (ZDF Starparade 14.06.1979)

A song about Robinson Crusoe—the protagonist of the book published in 1719 as “The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe”—who lives on an uninhabited island in the tropical seas.

It depicts the life he led, spending his days watching the horizon beyond, searching for ships.