Nena wrote the lyrics in 1988 while in the hospital with her first son, Christopher , who was born with severe disabilities and passed away at 11 months old.
The show, titled " Auf die nächsten 100! ", was broadcast on Saturday, 22 October 2022 on the German public channel Das Erste . Nena wrote the lyrics in 1988 while in
Nena delivered a high-energy performance, characteristic of her live shows, often featuring long-time collaborators like guitarist Tony Bruno. Background: The Story Behind the Song Key Details & Lyrics Staged in Leipzig, the
The song was released on 5 November 1989 , just four days before the fall of the Berlin Wall . Because she performed it at the Konzert für Berlin shortly after, it became an unofficial anthem for German reunification. Key Details & Lyrics Nena delivered a high-energy performance
Staged in Leipzig, the event marked Nena’s return to major TV stages following a period of controversy during the pandemic.