The Ultimate Berlin Anthem

The Ultimate Berlin Anthem

You know that the appreciation for Berlin is something that is very close to our hearts. So you can imagine when we see videos like the following, this is really like a big warm hug for us. There have been many songs about how awesome Berlin is, some better, some worse. But we always were happy to see that other people shared our enthusiasm in a capacity that they dedicated a whole creation to the city – like us with the blog.

This new song titled “Das ist Berlin” (this is Berlin) really brings this to a whole new level (and me almost to tears). “When you make it beautiful even though it’s ugly – this is Berlin, Berlin, Berlin. And when Stephan suddenly becomes Stephanie, Berlin, Berlin, Berlin. When you are not from Germany, but you are still a true Berliner, this is Berlin, Berlin, Berlin.” This is how the chorus goes, translated to English. But please see for yourself and be reminded how awesome this summer was!

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Berlin Ich Liebe Dich – A Love Song for the City

Berlin Ich Liebe Dich – A Love Song for the City

The charming chanteuse Lara Maria Gräfen and us have one big thing in common: Our love for Berlin – a city that is simply great despite all its shortcomings. In her song “Berlin Ich Liebe Dich” she sings about the crude, yet irresistible character of Berlin. “You speak so many languages, but I don’t understand you. You act like you are honest, but you lie straight into our faces… I still wonder what’s your true face, but you keep your secret to yourself. Berlin, I love you.” She speaks a lot of harsh truths about the city that really make you think, but she is under the same spell that so many of us fall under when coming here.

After the release of her song in 2015 we also have the new acoustic version for you that was recorded here in Berlin at the lovely Kirk Bar in Kreuzberg. Enjoy the song that speaks straight out of our hearts after the jump.

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