Discover the story of the song > Goldener Reiter – Joachim Witt

The song talks about a mental hospital near the city where the protagonist was once a successful person (or "golden rider"). He had a lot of power and influence, but something went wrong, and he ended up in the hospital due to a mental illness (schizophrenia). He feels lonely and weak and reflects on the ineffective treatments he receives for his condition. The lyrics repeat the chorus several times, emphasizing the protagonist's fall from grace.