"Wenn Du diesen Brief liest" (When You Read This Letter) is the definitive career-defining hit for German Schlager artist Frank Lars, originally released on April 18, 2008. Written and composed by Lars himself (born Frank Stelzer), the song is a cornerstone of the "New German Schlager" movement, blending danceable "Discofox" rhythms with emotionally raw, honest storytelling.
The lyrics tell the poignant story of a man leaving his partner after discovering her infidelity. Frank Lars - Wenn Du diesen Brief liest
The protagonist writes a farewell letter because he cannot bear to stay after learning the truth. "Wenn Du diesen Brief liest" (When You Read
Initially released as a single and an EP in 2008, the track later served as the centerpiece of his 2009 album, Siegertyp . Lars has kept the song relevant through multiple reinterpretations: Wenn du diesen Brief liest - song and lyrics by Frank Lars The protagonist writes a farewell letter because he