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.

SaharaGenghis Khan

Sahara　／　Dschinghis Khan

It’s a song that depicts the scorching, blazing landscapes of the Sahara Desert, featured as a track on the B-side of an album released in 1979.

It praises the burning world—ah, what a fiery world!—and portrays the desert’s beautiful nights when the stars seem to rain down.

The passionate violin rings out, conveying the grandeur of the desert.

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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.

PistoleroGenghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan – Pistolero 1981

This song, whose Japanese title is “Aishu no Pistolero” (literally, “The Melancholy Pistolero”), is actually a poignant story: a boy whose parents were murdered has lived a long time yearning for revenge.

When he finally finds the culprit and is about to carry out his vengeance, he hears his parents’ voices from somewhere telling him to stop, and he gives up on revenge.

The melody is beautiful, and the repeated word “pistolero” lingers in your ears for a long time.

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.

Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called 'Jingisukan')Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called 'Jingisukan')

From “CD Fun Rhythm Jump Rope” [Upper Grades / Advanced] Genghis Khan

Dschinghis Khan is also famous as a song danced to around campfires.

It was the debut track by the German music group Dschinghis Khan, inspired by Genghis Khan, the ruler of the Mongol Empire who is revered as a hero.

The chorus in particular builds to a festive, night-time atmosphere, and it’s the kind of song that will lift your spirits even more while jumping rope! With its relatively fast tempo and frequently changing mood, it’s best suited to intermediate and advanced jump-ropers who are getting used to rhythm jump rope.

MoskauGenghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called 'Jingisukan')

MOSKAU (Aim for Moscow) / Dschinghis Khan (Genghis Khan)

Famous in many different ways, this song was actually a West German cheer anthem by Dschinghis Khan, released ahead of the Moscow Olympics.

It may not need any explanation.

In any case, it’s irresistibly upbeat to the point of being nonsensical, and it makes you want to move your body.