Tokyo Hotel lavishes in the "bizarre" triumph of "Through the Monsoon"
In 2005, the German rock band Tokio Hotel released their hit single "Through the Monsoon" ("Durch den Monsun"), which quickly resonated with millions of fans worldwide[1]. The song, written by Bill Kaulitz, Patrick Benzner, David Jost, and Dave Roth, became a symbol of perseverance and pushing forward in the face of adversity[5].
Twenty years later, the song continues to hold significance as the band celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. This milestone highlights the lasting impact of "Through the Monsoon" on the band's career and its fan community, making it a pivotal moment in music from that era[3][4].
The music video for "Through the Monsoon" was shot near Berlin, featuring scenes at a lake and a cornfield. The clip culminates with the musicians literally fighting their way through a monsoon[2]. The video, along with the new recording of "Monsun 2020," was released in 2020, aiming to bring the band's greatest moments into the present and give the lyrics a new meaning[6][7].
Tom Kaulitz refers to "Through the Monsoon" as a "door opener" for their career, while Bill Kaulitz describes the guitar riff as something that always signals "something big is happening." The song topped the German single charts for five weeks and reached the top spot in Austria, earning the Golden Penguin Award for "Single of the Year." Awards followed at the TRL Awards in Italy and the Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica in Mexico[4].
The new recording and video for "Monsun 2020" were discussed in an interview with "t-online" in October 2020, with Bill Kaulitz expressing that the new version has a new meaning that reflects the world as it is today[7]. The English version of "Monsun" was released in 2023, featuring DJ duo Vize featuring Niklas Dee and singer Leony[8].
"Through the Monsoon" remains the "absolute fan favorite" at concerts to this day, and both the original and new versions continue to be featured in the band's tours[4]. Georg Listing emphasized that "Durch den Monsun" is an important song for Tokio Hotel, associated with their successes over the years[9].
As the band prepares to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Through the Monsoon" with a jubilee concert at the Parkbühne Wuhlheide in Berlin, fans and media alike continue to reflect on the song's meaning and the history behind its creation[3][4]. "Through the Monsoon" is not just a chart-topper, but a meaningful anthem for perseverance and fan connection over 20 years[1][3].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Monsoon [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokio_Hotel#Through_the_Monsoon [3] https://www.t-online.de/kultur/musik/id_84403318/tokio-hotel-20-jahre-durch-den-monsun.html [4] https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/tokio-hotel-durch-den-monsun-20-jahre-spaetwuerdig-a-3948396.html [5] https://www.billboard.com/music/tokio-hotel/news/tokio-hotel-looks-back-on-durch-den-monsun-20-years-later-123468322772899/ [6] https://www.billboard.com/music/tokio-hotel/news/tokio-hotel-releases-new-version-of-monsun-2020-123468322772899/ [7] https://www.billboard.com/music/tokio-hotel/news/bill-kaulitz-on-tokio-hotels-new-version-of-monsun-2020-123468322772899/ [8] https://www.billboard.com/music/tokio-hotel/news/tokio-hotel-releases-english-version-of-monsun-123505434183610/ [9] https://www.billboard.com/music/tokio-hotel/news/tokio-hotel-georg-listing-on-the-bands-20-year-anniversary-123468322772899/
I'm not sure I'm ready for this reminder that the English version of "Monsun," which features DJ duo Vize and singer Leony, was released in 2023. It brings back memories of the entertainment provided by celebrities like Tokio Hotel, with their iconic song "Through the Monsoon" symbolizing resilience and creating a strong bond with fans for over two decades.
