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Alle wollen, dass ich nen Baum pflanze oder nen Haus bau Everyone wants me to plant a tree or build a house 00:26
So dass sie auf mich zählen können wie ein Countdown So they can count on me like a countdown 00:38
Dass ich erwachsen werd, nicht nur nach schönen Frauen schau That I grow up, not just look at pretty women 00:42
Etwas mehr Sport treibe gegen den Raubau Do a bit more sports against the destruction 00:46
Dass ich mach, was man so macht Komm mach doch mal ne Weltreise That I do what one usually does, come on, take a world trip 00:50
Dass ich mich hinsetz, Superhits für Geld schreibe That I sit down and write hits for money 00:54
Eltern wollen Enkel haben, die sie auf ihren Schenkeln tragen Parents want grandchildren to carry on their laps 00:58
Sicherstellen, dass es weiter geht Ensure that it continues 01:02
Ich sag Hallo mit nem Gruß aus der Achterbahn I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster 01:05
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 01:12
Denn ich fahr immer noch ohne Plan nach all den Jahren Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years 01:18
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 01:26
Man will das ich nach Plan lebe oder mein' Arm hebe They want me to live by a plan or raise my arm 01:34
Damit man mich unterstützen kann wie ne Armlehne So they can support me like an armrest 01:39
Dass ich flexibel bleib und Kompetenzen habe That I stay flexible and have skills 01:43
Mein' inneren Schweinehund über alle Grenzen jage Chase my inner demons beyond all limits 01:47
Dass ich die Zukunft kenn wie ne Kristallkugel That I know the future like a crystal ball 01:51
Etwas beiseite schaff wegen der Welt und all dem Trubel Set something aside because of the world and all the hustle 01:55
Ich soll den Sinn des Lebens finden, nicht zu dick auftragen I should find the meaning of life, not overdo it 01:59
Da ich zu den gehör, die s draufhaben Since I belong to those who can handle it 02:03
Ich sag Hallo mit nem Gruß aus der Achterbahn I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster 02:06
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 02:13
Denn ich fahr immer noch ohne Plan nach all den Jahren Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years 02:20
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 02:28
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:37
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:39
Nach all diesen Jahren immer ohne Plan fahren After all these years still driving without a plan 02:41
Komm lass mich Come let me 02:44
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:46
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:48
Ich will I want 02:49
Nach all diesen Jahren immer ohne Plan fahren After all these years still driving without a plan 02:50
Ich will I want 02:52
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:54
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 02:56
Ich will I want 02:57
Nach all diesen Jahren immer ohne Plan fahren After all these years still driving without a plan 02:58
Ooohoooh Ooohoooh 03:01
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 03:02
Ohne Plan fahren Driving without a plan 03:03
Nach all diesen Jahren immer ohne Plan fahren After all these years still driving without a plan 03:05
Ich sag Hallo mit nem Gruß aus der Achterbahn I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster 03:09
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 03:16
Denn ich fahr immer noch ohne Plan nach all den Jahren Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years 03:23
Und ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an And I feel good, because it feels so good 03:31
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Achterbahn – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

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Learning a language can be an exciting journey, much like the 'Achterbahn' (rollercoaster) Clueso sings about. This song is special because its lyrics are a relatable anthem about breaking free from expectations and finding joy in the unpredictable. Through its catchy chorus and clear message, you can learn German vocabulary related to life choices and feelings of freedom, all while enjoying a feel-good pop-rock tune.

[English] Everyone wants me to plant a tree or build a house
So they can count on me like a countdown
That I grow up, not just look at pretty women
Do a bit more sports against the destruction
That I do what one usually does, come on, take a world trip
That I sit down and write hits for money
Parents want grandchildren to carry on their laps
Ensure that it continues
I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster
And I feel good, because it feels so good
Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years
And I feel good, because it feels so good
They want me to live by a plan or raise my arm
So they can support me like an armrest
That I stay flexible and have skills
Chase my inner demons beyond all limits
That I know the future like a crystal ball
Set something aside because of the world and all the hustle
I should find the meaning of life, not overdo it
Since I belong to those who can handle it
I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster
And I feel good, because it feels so good
Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years
And I feel good, because it feels so good
Driving without a plan
Driving without a plan
After all these years still driving without a plan
Come let me
Driving without a plan
Driving without a plan
I want
After all these years still driving without a plan
I want
Driving without a plan
Driving without a plan
I want
After all these years still driving without a plan
Ooohoooh
Driving without a plan
Driving without a plan
After all these years still driving without a plan
I say hello with a greeting from the roller coaster
And I feel good, because it feels so good
Because I'm still driving without a plan after all these years
And I feel good, because it feels so good

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

baum

/baʊm/

A2
  • noun
  • - tree

haus

/haʊs/

A2
  • noun
  • - house

countdown

/ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/

B1
  • noun
  • - a sequence of backward numbers leading to a particular event

plan

/plæn/

A2
  • noun
  • - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
  • verb
  • - to intend to do something

lebens

/ˈleːbənz/

B2
  • noun (plural)
  • - lives

farben

/ˈfa:ʁbən/

A2
  • noun (plural)
  • - colors

zukunft

/ˈtsuːnˌkʊnst/

B2
  • noun
  • - future

traum

/tʁaʊm/

B2
  • noun
  • - dream

zusammen

/ˈt͡suːzamən/

A2
  • adverb
  • - together

lebens

/ˈleːbənz/

B2
  • noun (plural)
  • - lives

sinn

/zɪn/

B2
  • noun
  • - sense, meaning

leben

/ˈleːbən/

A2
  • verb
  • - to live

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Alle wollen, dass ich nen Baum pflanze

    ➔ Subordinate clause with 'dass' to express purpose or intention

    ➔ 'dass' introduces a subordinate clause indicating what someone wants or expects

  • Ich fühl mich gut, denn es fühlt sich so gut an

    ➔ Use of 'denn' for cause and effect or explanation

    ➔ 'denn' connects the main clause with an explanation or reason in the subordinate clause

  • möchte, dass ich nen Baum pflanze

    ➔ Use of 'möchte' as the subjunctive of 'mögen' to express a polite wish or desire

    ➔ 'möchte' is used to politely express a wish or desire in the subjunctive mood

  • Nach all diesen Jahren immer ohne Plan fahren

    ➔ Adverbial phrase with 'ohne' + noun in the accusative case to indicate absence of something

    ➔ 'ohne' is a preposition meaning 'without', and when used with a noun, it indicates the absence of that thing

  • Komm lass mich ohne Plan fahren

    ➔ Imperative form combined with an infinitive phrase to make a polite or urgent request

    ➔ 'Komm' is the imperative form of 'kommen' (to come), and 'lass mich' is a polite way to request permission or to suggest doing something together