Monsoon

Album: Scream (2007)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This was originally recorded in the band's native German with the title of "Durch den Monsun" in 2005. It became a smash hit across Europe topping the singles chart in Germany. Two years later Tokio Hotel re-recorded this for their first single release in English.
  • On "Monsoon," Tokio Hotel vocalist Bill Kaulitz is singing about a time in his life when he was struggling with depression and loneliness. He compares his situation to "running through the monsoon" and "fighting the storm." This imagery suggests that he is feeling overwhelmed and powerless in the face of his challenges.

    The first verse of the song provides more context for Kaulitz's emotional state. He sings about being in a cold room and "dark clouds coming up again," which suggests that he is in a great deal of emotional pain.

    The chorus of the song provides a sense of hope.

    When I lose myself I think of you
    Together we'll be running somewhere new


    This suggests that Kaulitz is determined to overcome his challenges and to find happiness.

Comments: 2

  • Kiari-* from Arlington, Txthis song rocks!
  • Corrine from Columbia, ScThe song is for anyone that's going through a hard time with someone else going through the hard time (monsoon) with you. Eventually you'll make it out and you'll just be together peacefully (where the rain won't hurt).



    I love it so much cause I just moved far away from my hometown and I know my friends and I will make it through my monsoon and be together later.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright IIISongwriter Interviews

"Dead Skunk" became a stinker for Loudon when he felt pressure to make another hit - his latest songs deal with mortality, his son Rufus, and picking up poop.

Into The Great Wide Open: Made-up Musicians

Into The Great Wide Open: Made-up MusiciansSong Writing

Eddie (played by Johnny Depp in the video) found fame fleeting, but Chuck Berry's made-up musician fared better.

Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

Adam Duritz of Counting CrowsSongwriter Interviews

"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.

Lace the Music: How LSD Changed Popular Music

Lace the Music: How LSD Changed Popular MusicSong Writing

Starting in Virginia City, Nevada and rippling out to the Haight-Ashbury, LSD reshaped popular music.

Andy McClusky of OMD

Andy McClusky of OMDSongwriter Interviews

Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.

Goodbye, Hello: Ten Farewell Tour Fake-Outs

Goodbye, Hello: Ten Farewell Tour Fake-OutsSong Writing

The 10 biggest "retirement tours" that didn't take.