Berochen is the past participle of beriechen, meaning 'to sniff' or 'to smell thoroughly'. It's an unusual and humorous choice in the context of human interaction.
In the song, it's used to describe the cautious and drawn-out German dating process: "Sich auf's Gründlichste berochen" (thoroughly sniffed each other). This anthropomorphic imagery playfully suggests that Germans approach dating with the same careful, investigative instinct as animals, making it a memorable and amusing word.
“Aurélie” is a playful cultural comedy wrapped in indie-pop. A charming French woman moves to Germany and cannot figure out why nobody whistles, winks, or showers her with overt compliments. From her silky hair “like sea and wheat” to the glances she gets on the street, Aurélie is sure she should be drowning in suitors—yet evenings end in disappointment. The band’s narrator gently teases her, explaining that German flirting is stealth mode: lots of small talk, patience, and football chat before anyone dares a first move.
The song pokes fun at both sides. Aurélie’s romantic expectations are sky-high, while Germans are portrayed as masters of understatement who take ages to turn curiosity into a date. Beneath the humor lies a sweet reminder: love signals are not universal, and what feels like indifference in one culture can actually be quiet admiration in another.