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)
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.
Komm doch heim (Come home)Genghis Khan
This song, whose Japanese title can be translated as “Come Home,” sings of the loneliness of being left alone while praying for the safety of a lover who has set out on a journey.
She tries to console herself, saying there’s no helping it because he’s a fighter, yet she still can’t contain the overflowing loneliness—and that heartache comes through in the melody.
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.
Kaspar HauserGenghis Khan
The song tells the story of a real person, Kaspar Hauser, a German orphan.
He is said to have been confined in an underground cell until he was taken into care around the age of sixteen, and his background has been explored from various perspectives.
Despite the theme, the relatively bright tone of the music is a relief.
Kaptain NemoGenghis Khan
This number is based on a science fiction adventure novel published in 1870 by Jules Verne.
It was adapted into a film by Walt Disney in 1954 and is also popular as a Disneyland attraction.
You can enjoy a sense of exhilaration that feels like steadily pressing forward.
Der VerraeterGenghis Khan
It’s a song where they keep singing “Coward! Traitor!” to condemn a man who betrayed his comrades because he fell in love with a woman.
In response, the man who betrayed them makes excuses, saying his sanity was destroyed by his love for the woman.
Realizing that the key to the song is him pleading, “Believe me, it’s all because of love,” somehow makes it a heartwarming track.
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.
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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?!”