"Bück dich" (, ) is a song by the

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band

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that first appeared on their second studio album, ''

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'', and as one of the B-sides to the CD version of "

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Live performance and controversy

When performing it live, vocalist

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has simulated

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with keyboardist

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using a water-squirting

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. Due to the controversial nature of the act, Lindemann and Lorenz were both arrested after a concert held on June 5, 1999 in

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. They were each fined $200 and spent the night in jail. Consequently, three versions of Rammstein's ''

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'' were released - one VHS including "Bück dich", another VHS and DVD without it and the uncensored DVD including the song.

Comeback

The song made a comeback in the ''Made in Germany 1995–2011'' tour. It was also performed in Worcester again, without any incidents. Footage of the original concert was also rereleased in the 2024 edition of concert DVD ''Live aus Berlin'' after previously being censored.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bück dich Rammstein songs Obscenity controversies in music 1997 songs Songs written by Richard Z. Kruspe Songs written by Paul Landers Songs written by Till Lindemann Songs written by Christian Lorenz Songs written by Oliver Riedel Songs written by Christoph Schneider