| Schön sein | |
| Cover: | Schoensein.gif |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Die Toten Hosen |
| Album: | Unsterblich |
| Released: | October 25, 1999 |
| Genre: | Pop punk |
| Length: | 3:12 |
| Label: | JKP |
| Prev Title: | Auld Lang Syne |
| Prev Year: | 1999 |
| Next Title: | Unsterblich |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
"Schön sein" (To be beautiful) is a song by Die Toten Hosen. It's the lead single and the seventh track from the album Unsterblich.
The song is about a wish to be beautiful and rich, which in many people's minds is supposed to make their life better off and bring success.
The single was released with two possible covers: a mirror cover and a rarer poodle cover, both of which are symbols of self-admiring.
The music video was directed by Stefan Telegdy. It features a car mechanic, played by Ben Becker, who cross-dresses in free time and is shown planning a sex change operation.
| Year | Country | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany | 9 | |
| 1999 | Switzerland | 23 |