Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the impactful world of German music with "Astronaut" by SIDO and Andreas Bourani! This powerful song offers a unique opportunity to learn German through its profound lyrics and engaging blend of rap and pop. You'll encounter a rich vocabulary related to societal reflection and human emotion, while the clear enunciation from both artists makes it excellent for pronunciation practice. The song's introspective narrative about gaining perspective on life's challenges from an 'astronaut's' view makes it not just a musical experience, but a thought-provoking journey that transcends language barriers. Discover how this chart-topping hit combines lyrical depth with mainstream appeal, making it a truly special piece for any language learner.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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heBen /ˈhɛpən/ A1 |
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körper /ˈkœr.pɐ/ B1 |
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blass /blas/ B2 |
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floGen /ˈfloːɡn̩/ A2 |
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welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
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raum /ʁaʊm/ A2 |
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verblasst /fɛɐ̯ˈblɑst/ B2 |
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grenzen /ˈɡrɛn.tsn̩/ B2 |
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farbe /ˈfaʁ.bə/ B1 |
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verstummt /fɛɐ̯ˈstʊmt/ B2 |
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sicht /zɪçt/ B1 |
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lebens /ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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bleiben /ˈblaɪbən/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich heb ab
➔ Present tense
➔ The phrase "I take off" uses the present tense to express an action happening now.
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Nichts hält mich am boden
➔ Negation
➔ The phrase "Nothing holds me down" uses negation to indicate the absence of something.
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Ich seh' die Welt von oben
➔ Present tense with a direct object
➔ The phrase "I see the world from above" uses the present tense and includes a direct object, 'the world'.
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Wir hoffen auf Gott
➔ Present tense with a prepositional phrase
➔ The phrase "We hope for God" uses the present tense and includes a prepositional phrase, 'for God'.
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Hier oben ist alles so friedlich
➔ Present tense with an adjective
➔ The phrase "Up here everything is so peaceful" uses the present tense and includes an adjective, 'peaceful'.
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Wir bauen immer höher
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase "We are building higher and higher" uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action.
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Es gibt kein Vor -und kein Züruck mehr
➔ There is/are construction
➔ The phrase "There is no forward and no backward" uses the construction 'there is/are' to indicate existence.
Album: VI
Same Singer

Astronaut
SIDO, Andreas Bourani

Bilder im Kopf
SIDO

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Blau
Amanda, Sido

Einer dieser Steine
Sido, Mark Forster
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