Das Falsche Pferd Lyrics in English Montreal

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Das Falsche Pferd by Montreal from German to English.

This is a party like you've rarely seen

People will be talking about it for a long time

That only happens once a decade

You definitely shouldn't miss it

An orgasmic collective ecstasy

Fills the whole space here

Way beyond just into the next day

Everyone wallows in joy

And I'm not there!

The small circle of best friends

That rarely gets together

Even if you don't see each other too often

You still understand each other blindly and instantly

With drinks and stories from back then

They wander together through the darkness

With all the loud laughing and talking

You can quickly lose track of time

And I'm not there!

We're at my place to cook Asian food

And watch her favorite movie

After less than twenty minutes

She catches me yawning again and again

Then the big silence arrives

Embarrassed downward glances

And after an awkward goodbye

She still drives to her place

And I'm not there!

Not far away

The big bash

And I'm not there!

The friends laugh without a break

And I'm not there!

The wrong horse trots home

And I'm not there!

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SONG MEANING

"Das Falsche Pferd" captures the stinging feeling of FOMO in the most relatable, humorous way. While the city buzzes with a once-in-a-decade party and close friends share drinks, stories, and unstoppable laughter, the singer keeps repeating one sad refrain: "Und ich bin nicht dabei!" ("And I’m not there!"). Every verse paints a bigger, brighter celebration right around the corner, yet our narrator is stuck in a quiet evening of awkward small talk, cold take-out, and half-watched movies. The contrast turns the song into a lively anthem for anyone who has ever felt they bet on the wrong horse when deciding how to spend their night.

The title phrase "das falsche Pferd" is a German idiom meaning you backed the wrong choice. Here it symbolizes regret for missing out on genuine joy while chasing something that looked promising but fell flat. Montreal’s brisk punk-rock energy keeps the mood playful, so even as the lyrics confess disappointment, you will find yourself nodding, laughing, and maybe planning to RSVP “yes” the next time adventure calls. Ride the right horse next time, the song seems to wink, or you might just end up chanting along: "Und ich bin nicht dabei!"

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