Prinzesschen (song)

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"Prinzesschen"
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Single by LaFee
from the album LaFee
B-side "Verboten"
Released2 June 2006
Genre
Length4:28(album version)
Label EMI
Songwriter(s) Bob Arnz, Gerd Zimmermann
Producer(s) Bob Arnz
LaFee singles chronology
"Virus"
(2006)
"Prinzesschen"
(2006)
"Was Ist Das"
(2006)

"Prinzesschen" (English: Little Princess) is a song written by Bob Arnz and Gerd Zimmermann and recorded by German singer LaFee. It was released as the second single from Lafee's debut album LaFee . An English version of the song, entitled "Little Princess", later appeared on LaFee's third studio album Shut Up .

Contents

Background and release

The song was included on LaFee's second greatest hits album, Best Of, released in 2023 through Telamo. [1] The album features both the original single version and an 80s-inspired remix of the song. [1]

Music video

The music video for "Prinzesschen" incorporates elements from Snow White and Harry Potter. [2] LaFee appears as a black angel, surrounded by fantasy-inspired visuals that align with the song's themes. [2] The video reflects her interest in fairytales and fantasy, blending these motifs into its narrative. [2]

Live performances

"Prinzesschen" has frequently been used as the opening track for LaFee's concerts and has been a permanent part of her live performance setlists. [3]

Track listing

CD single / digital download / streaming [4]
  1. "Prinzesschen" – 4:28
  2. "Prinzesschen" (Club version) – 4:23
  3. "Prinzesschen" (Radio version) – 3:37
  4. "Verboten" – 3:48
Digital download – Reloaded Version [5]
  1. "Prinzesschen" (Reloaded version) – 5:07

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2006)Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [6] 10
Germany (GfK) [7] 11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [8] 25

Year-end charts

Chart (2006)Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [9] 43
Germany (Official German Charts) [10] 49

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI) [11] Gold300,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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