Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the intense world of German electro-pop with Abor & Tynna's "Baller." This empowering anthem, filled with vivid metaphors and raw emotion, offers a unique opportunity to explore German lyrics and cultural expressions related to heartbreak and resilience. Discover how music can transform personal pain into a powerful message of independence and strength.
Key Vocabulary
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Löcher /ˈlœçɐ/ B1 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A2 |
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Sterne /ˈʃtɛʁnə/ B1 |
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Dach /dax/ A2 |
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weh /veː/ A1 |
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wiederseh‘ /ˈviːdɐzɛː/ B2 |
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kommen‘ /ˈkɔm/ A2 |
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schreiben /ˈʃʁaɪbn̩/ B1 |
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besser /ˈbɛsɐ/ A2 |
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Kugel /ˈkuːgəl/ B2 |
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Waffe /ˈvafə/ B2 |
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Hand /hant/ A1 |
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Satz /zats/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich ballalalalalalaler
➔ Use of the present tense verb 'Ich balle' (I hit/strike) in a casual context.
➔ 'Ich balle' is a form of the verb 'balle' (to hit/strike), used here in simple present tense to express an ongoing or habitual action, often in colloquial speech.
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Löcher in die Nacht
➔ Use of the prepositional phrase 'in die Nacht' (into the night) with the accusative case.
➔ 'In die Nacht' is a prepositional phrase that means 'into the night,' with 'die Nacht' in the accusative case because of the preposition 'in' which requires the accusative for direction.
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Hätt‘ wissen sollen, dass das das Ende von uns war
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood 'Hätt' wissen sollen' (should have known) to express regret or unrealized past possibility.
➔ 'Hätt' wissen sollen' is a form of past subjunctive in German, combining 'hätte' (would have) with 'wissen' (to know) and 'sollen' (should), indicating regret about an unrealized past action or knowledge.
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Ich setz‘ ein Punkt nach dem Satz
➔ Use of 'Ich setz‘' (I set) with 'ein Punkt nach dem Satz' (a period after the sentence) in a simple present tense.
➔ 'Ich setz‘' is the first person singular form of the verb 'setzen' (to set/place), here in simple present tense, used with 'ein Punkt nach dem Satz' to indicate placing a period after the sentence.
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Ich will den Weltuntergang
➔ Use of the modal verb 'will' + the accusative object 'den Weltuntergang' (the apocalypse/destruction).
➔ 'Will' is a modal verb indicating intention or desire, combined here with the accusative noun phrase 'den Weltuntergang' (the end of the world), expressing the singer's desire for destruction.
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