"Zum Laichen und Sterben ziehen die Lachse den Fluss hinauf" (eng: To Mate and Die the Salmons Swim Upstream) is the debut single from German singer-songwriter Thees Uhlmann released in the summer of 2011.

The song was initially released on a limited edition 7" single sung in English.

[1] The song was later released in its German form as the lead single from the Thees Uhlmann album.

The lyrics, written entirely by Uhlmann, describe a feeling of instability and longing, which are common themes throughout its parent record.

Following the song's release, Uhlmann has been referred to as the "German Springsteen" in the media, something he continues to poke fun at.