# The best Herbert Grönemeyer songs

Grönemeyer's songs that top ratings and rankings; almost half come from the breakthrough album 4630 Bochum.

- 175 votes · 13 items
- Oct 7, 2025 · Miriam Roth
- https://even.best/en/l/2376/the-best-herbert-gronemeyer-songs

## Top 13

1. **Alkohol** (18 · ▲19 ▼1) — 1984, 4630 Bochum. An unsparing look at drinking.
2. **Flugzeuge im Bauch** (17 · ▲20 ▼3) — 1984, 4630 Bochum. The love song that became a cult classic.
3. **Bleibt alles anders** (11 · ▲14 ▼3) — 1998. Title track of the album of the same name.
4. **Der Weg** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — 2002, Mensch. A quiet farewell song.
5. **Kinder an die Macht** (10 · ▲11 ▼1) — 1986, Sprünge. Let children rule.
6. **Bochum** (9 · ▲11 ▼2) — 1984. The city's unofficial anthem, sung at VfL Bochum games.
7. **Halt mich** (8 · ▲10 ▼2) — 1988, Ö. One of his best-known ballads.
8. **Zeit, dass sich was dreht** (7 · ▲9 ▼2) — 2006. The official anthem of the World Cup in Germany.
9. **Männer** (6 · ▲10 ▼4) — 1984, 4630 Bochum. An ironic tribute to the "stronger sex".
10. **Mensch** (6 · ▲9 ▼3) — 2002. Written after the deaths of his wife and brother.
11. **Mambo** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — 1984, 4630 Bochum. Looking for a parking space, as a hit.
12. **Was soll das?** (5 · ▲8 ▼3) — 1988, Ö. A relationship drama.
13. **Currywurst** (5 · ▲8 ▼3) — 1982. An ode to the Ruhr's favourite snack.

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