How Much Is The Fish? ★ Essential

The answer to the long-standing question from Scooter's 1998 hit song is (approximately €1.94 ).

: The line "The chase is better than the catch" from the song is often cited as a core philosophy of the band's high-energy hardcore style. How Much Is the Fish?

Frontman H.P. Baxxter finally revealed this "deep" piece of trivia in 2016, explaining that the lyric referred to a fish the band purchased for their studio aquarium. Deep Content & Origins The answer to the long-standing question from Scooter's

While the price itself is a simple fact, the song's "deep" musical layers include: Baxxter finally revealed this "deep" piece of trivia

: The main melody is taken from "Zeven Dagen Lang" by the Dutch band Bots, which itself originated from a traditional Breton drinking song called Son ar Chistr ("Song of Cider").

How Much Is The Fish? - Extendedfish - song and lyrics by Scooter

: The single remains one of Scooter's most successful, reaching No. 3 in Germany and selling over 250,000 units.