Max Raabe - Der Perfekte Momentвђ¦ Wird Heut Verpennt (offizielles Video) Apr 2026

Raabe sings about refusing to lift a finger, leaving the phone alone, and simply opening and closing the fridge.

It retains Raabe’s signature baritone and the Palast Orchester’s precision but infuses modern pop elements, including a prominent ukulele that gives it a "Hawaii vacation" or "lazy summer" feel. Raabe sings about refusing to lift a finger,

The song is a collaboration between Raabe and prominent German pop figures like (of Ich + Ich) and Peter Plate (of Rosenstolz). It features Raabe in various serene, minimalist, or

It features Raabe in various serene, minimalist, or surreal domestic settings that emphasize his commitment to staying still. It’s a lighthearted rebellion against modern productivity:

(The perfect moment… will be slept through today) is the title track of Max Raabe’s 2017 album, marking a notable shift from his traditional 1920s cabaret style into what critics have termed "Raabe-Pop". Music and Composition

The Official Music Video serves as a visual extension of this laziness:

The lyrics celebrate "delicious, relaxed idleness". It’s a lighthearted rebellion against modern productivity: