Bologna – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

• By: Wanda

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a captivating journey into the German language with Wanda's "Bologna"! This infectious track offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Austrian German, specifically the charming Viennese dialect. Through its catchy melodies and relatable themes of love, longing, and courage, you'll naturally pick up common phrases and expressions. The song's blend of indie pop with rock 'n' roll and Austropop creates a unique and engaging listening experience, making it a fun and memorable way to connect with German beyond textbooks.

[English]

I definitely can't sleep with my cousin

Although I'd like to, but I don't dare

I definitely can't talk to my cousin

Although I'd like to, but I don't dare

Aunt Ceccarelli made love in Bologna

Love, my city

Aunt Ceccarelli once had love in Bologna

Bologna, my city

...

I definitely can't talk to my cousin

Although I'd like to, but we don't dare

I definitely can't dance with my cousin

Although I'd like to, but she doesn't dare

...

Aunt Ceccarelli made love in Bologna

Love, my city

Aunt Ceccarelli once had love in Bologna

And remember this well

If someone asks where you're going

Say to Bologna

If someone asks what you stand for

Say for Love, Love

...

If someone asks where you're going

Say to Bologna

If someone asks what you stand for

Say for Love, Love

...

Aunt Ceccarelli made love in Bologna

Love, my city

Aunt Ceccarelli once had love in Bologna

Bologna, my city

Aunt Ceccarelli made love in Bologna

Love, my city

Aunt Ceccarelli once had love in Bologna

Bologna, my city

...

Bologna my city

...

Bologna my city

...

[German]

Ich kann sicher nicht mit meiner Cousine schlafen

Obwohl ich gerne würde, aber ich trau' mich nicht

Ich kann sicher nicht mit meiner Cousine reden

Obwohl ich gerne würde, aber ich trau' mich nicht

Tante Ceccarelli hat in Bologna Amore gemacht

Amore, meine Stadt

Tante Ceccarelli hat einmal in Bologna Amore gehabt

Bologna, meine Stadt

Ich kann sicher nicht mit meiner Cousine reden

Obwohl ich gerne würde aber wir trauen uns nicht

Ich kann sicher nicht mit meiner Cousine tanzen

Obwohl ich gerne würde aber sie traut sich nicht

Tante Ceccarelli hat in Bologna Amore gemacht

Amore, meine Stadt

Tante Ceccarelli hat einmal in Bologna Amore gehabt

Und eins merk dir genau

Wenn jemand fragt, wohin du gehst

Sag nach Bologna

Wenn jemand fragt wofür du stehst

Sag für Amore, Amore

Wenn jemand fragt wohin du gehst

Sag nach Bologna

Wenn jemand fragt wofür du stehst

Sag für Amore, Amore

Tante Ceccarelli hat in Bologna Amore gemacht

Amore, meine Stadt

Tante Ceccarelli hat einmal in Bologna Amore gehabt

Bologna, meine Stadt

Tante Ceccarelli hat in Bologna Amore gemacht

Amore, meine Stadt

Tante Ceccarelli hat einmal in Bologna Amore gehabt

Bologna, meine Stadt

Bologna meine Stadt

Bologna meine Stadt

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
schlafen /ˈʃlaːfn̩/ A1	verb - to sleep
reden /ˈreːdn̩/ A1	verb - to talk
tanzen /ˈtant͡sn̩/ A1	verb - to dance
Cousine /kuˈziːnə/ A1	noun - female cousin
Tante /ˈtantə/ A1	noun - aunt
Amore /aˈmoːre/ A2	noun - love
Stadt /ʃtat/ A1	noun - city
machen /ˈmaxən/ A1	verb - to do, to make
gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1	verb - to go
fragen /ˈfʁaːɡən/ A1	verb - to ask
stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A1	verb - to stand
trauen /ˈtʁaʊ̯ən/ B1	verb - to trust, to dare
merken /ˈmɛʁkn̩/ B1	verb - to notice, to remember
genau /ɡəˈnaʊ̯/ B1	adjective - exact, precise

Key Grammar Structures

• Ich kann sicher nicht mit meiner Cousine schlafen.

  ➔ Modal verb 'kann' (can) used to express ability or possibility.

  ➔ The phrase "Ich kann" indicates the speaker's inability to do something.

• Obwohl ich gerne würde, aber ich trau' mich nicht.

  ➔ Use of 'obwohl' (although) to introduce a subordinate clause.

  ➔ The phrase shows a contrast between the desire to act and the fear of doing so.

• Tante Ceccarelli hat in Bologna Amore gemacht.

  ➔ Past perfect tense used to describe a completed action.

  ➔ The phrase indicates that Tante Ceccarelli has completed an action in the past.

• Wenn jemand fragt, wohin du gehst.

  ➔ Use of 'wenn' (if/when) to introduce a conditional clause.

  ➔ The phrase sets up a condition for the action that follows.

• Sag nach Bologna.

  ➔ Imperative form used to give a command or instruction.

  ➔ The phrase is a direct command telling someone to say something.

• Sag für Amore, Amore.

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis, often used in songs.

  ➔ The repetition of 'Amore' emphasizes its importance in the context.