Verlieben, Verloren, Vergessen, Verzeih'n (Authentic – 2024)

is a landmark German Schlager song by Wolfgang Petry , released in January 1992 . It served as the lead single for his ninth studio album of the same name and marked a significant comeback for Petry, solidifying his status as one of Germany’s most successful artists. Song Overview Artist: Wolfgang Petry Release Date: January 1992 Album: Verlieben, verloren, vergessen, verzeih'n

Music and lyrics were primarily composed by Jean-Pierre Valance and Michael Buschjan , with production by Helmuth Rüssmann . Genre: Schlager. Lyrical Content Verlieben, verloren, vergessen, verzeih'n

On Spotify , the track has garnered over 80 million plays , making it one of Petry's most popular works alongside "Wahnsinn". is a landmark German Schlager song by Wolfgang

The song explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the struggle to move on. The lyrics describe a narrator who hits "rock bottom" after a partner leaves them for someone else. The title—which translates to "Falling in love, lost, forgotten, forgive"—encapsulates the emotional stages of a failed relationship. Genre: Schlager

The song was a staple of Petry's high-energy live shows, including his famous 1998 performance at the Schalke stadium .

The track remains relevant through various covers and remixes, including a 2023 version by Daniel Munoz and a 2023 collaboration between Wolfgang Petry and HBz . It has also been covered by artists like Giovanni Zarrella and Guildo Horn .