The answer to the long-standing question from Scooter's 1998 hit song is (approximately €1.94 ).
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 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").
While the price itself is a simple fact, the song's "deep" musical layers include:
: 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? - Extendedfish - song and lyrics by Scooter