German is not the first language you'd expect to find behind a global TikTok hit, which is why the success of "Gut genug" is so surprising.
The track was a collaboration between Berlin-based producers KitschKrieg, indie duo Blumengarten and rapper Shirin David.
Now, millions of social media users worldwide have featured the song in their videos — although many of them don't understand a word of German.
Despite that fact — or perhaps because of it — the song has become a hit. The hook sticks in your head and is easy to sing along to.
Blumengarten singer Rayan croons in a high, expressive voice, and the melody carries a message that transcends language. It offers comfort, reassurance and the desire to simply be accepted; things that are felt all over the world.
