Love letter to Zug brings varied reactions

A new song about the city of Zug is generating an unusual amount of attention. It showcases the city in its best light, but also raises the question of what lies behind the facade of the city.
 

A drone flight over the Landsgemeindeplatz, the lake a perfect blue – then an English-language rap begins. The song "Zug My Home" has already garnered more than 160,000 views – a remarkable feat for a city like Zug, with just over 30,000 inhabitants. The video portrays the city as the Zug likes to project itself: orderly, prosperous, and surprisingly peaceful. But the song tells another story between the lines.,

The project is the brainchild of blogger Dimitris Margetas, who, under the name "Zug.Rocks," has been sharing his observations about life in the city on social media for years. With his origins in both Switzerland and Greece, Dimitris Margetas deliberately chose Zug as his home. The song describes a city that operates according to its own rules. On point in particular stands out: the 30,000 residents of Zug stand in stark contrast to 40,000 businesses established here.

The video begins with a flight over the Landsgemeindeplatz
Also featured in the video: Roman Signer's art installation, which extends into Lake Zug.
Small city: with a view of the Parktower.
Dimitris Margetas created the rap song about Zug.
There are also magical nights in Zug
A pleasant stillness – with a view of lake Zug       Screenshots from the video

This image of a small but economically significant city permeates the entire video, with one postcard-perfect view following another: the old town, the lake, well-maintained streets, tranquil squares. Hectic activity or any sense of disruption is barely perceptible: Zug appears as an orderly, prosperous, and well-functioning place. Margetas describes the city from the perspective of someone who has moved there. And the message is clear: Zug has become home for him.

The video also touches on less glamorous aspects: the difficult housing market, crowded commuter trains in the morning, a city that quickly feels deserted in the evening. He describes what Zug feels like - and how to find your way around within it. The song remains observational, and largely avoids any judgment.

The video thereby moves between a promotional film and a personal account. At the end, Dimitris Margetas looks directly into the camera: "I hope Zug was, is, or will be your home too."

Mixed reactions on social media
The video is also generating reactions on social media. Alongside numerous positive responses, there are also critical voices. The English language of the song is discussed in particular, as some people feel that this is atypical for Zug, with several users are demanding that a song about the city should be in German or Swiss German. Others have expressed concern that the cityscape and the local identity is changing.

At the same time, many posts show a broad international response: numerous comments have come from newcomers to the area or from former residents who emphasise their connection to Zug and react positively to the video.

The video can be seen on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/796466303229744

A simpler version is also available on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06k6jHx3fDs