Schöne Bescherung Lyrics in English by Die Toten Hosen
Bescherung refers to the traditional German Christmas Eve custom of exchanging gifts. It's a central part of the holiday celebration.
In the song title "Schöne Bescherung" (literally "Nice Gift-giving"), it's used ironically. The lyrics describe a rather chaotic and disappointing Christmas, making the title a sarcastic commentary on the reality versus the ideal of the holiday season.
Die Toten Hosen are here to wish everyone a Merry Christmas in "Schöne Bescherung"! The song starts with the band members, one by one, sending out holiday greetings. They're thinking of loved ones who can't be home and even themselves, stuck in the studio. Trini wishes for "Geld, Gold und ein sorgenfreies Leben" [money, gold, and a carefree life], while Breiti keeps it classic with a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
But then the song takes a hilarious turn! After a false start, the lyrics shift to a slightly less enthusiastic Christmas morning. Our singer woke up happy, but the Christmas goose is heavy, and he could really use "'Nen Kurzen" [a shot]. He's wondering if he's on a withdrawal cure and what he's supposed to do with a pocket watch. He's also not thrilled about "Ein dickes Buch von Onkel Heinz" [a thick book from Uncle Heinz], especially since he already has one! He's glad he didn't give anyone gifts, because he suspected this might happen. The song ends with a blunt, "Soll das alles gewesen sein?" [Is that all there was?], perfectly capturing that post-Christmas present letdown we've all felt.
