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Ich bin froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin 00:00
Denn dick sein ist 'ne Quälerei 00:03
Ich bin froh, dass ich so'n dürrer Hering bin 00:07
Denn dünn bedeutet frei zu sein 00:10
Mit Dicken macht man gerne Späße 00:14
Dicken haben Atemnot 00:18
Für Dicke gibt's nichts anzuziehen 00:22
Dicke sind zu dick zum Fliehen 00:26
Dicke haben schrecklich dicke Beine 00:29
Dicken ham 'n Doppelkinn 00:33
Dicke schwitzen wie die Schweine 00:36
Stopfen, fressen in sich 'rin 00:40
Und darum bin ich froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin 00:43
Denn dick sein ist 'ne Quälerei 00:47
Ja ich bin froh, dass ich so'n dürrer Hering bin 00:50
Denn dünn bedeutet frei zu sein 00:54
Dicke haben Blähungen 00:58
Dicke ham 'nen dicken Po 01:02
Und von den ganzen Abführmitteln 01:05
Rennen Dicke oft aufs Klo 01:09
Und darum, ja darum bin ich froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin 01:11
Denn dick sein ist 'ne Quälerei 01:16
Ja ich bin froh, dass ich so'n dürrer Hering bin 01:19
Denn dünn bedeutet frei zu sein 01:23
01:28
Dicke müssen ständig fasten 01:56
Damit sie nicht noch dicker werden 02:00
Und ham sie endlich 10 Pfund abgenommen 02:03
Ja dann kann man es noch nicht mal sehen 02:07
Dicke ham's so schrecklich schwer mit Frauen 02:11
Denn Dicke sind nicht angesagt 02:14
Drum müssen Dicke auch Karriere machen 02:18
Mit Kohle ist man auch als Dicker gefragt 02:22
Und darum bin ich froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin 02:25
Denn dick sein ist 'ne Quälerei 02:29
Ja ich bin froh, dass ich so'n dürrer Hering bin 02:32
Denn dünn bedeutet frei zu sein 02:36
02:41
Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke 02:54
Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke 02:58
Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke 03:01
Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke 03:05
03:10
Na du fette Sau 03:49
03:50

Dicke – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

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Dive into the world of German rock with Marius Müller-Westernhagen's "Dicke." This song, famous for its controversial yet impactful lyrics, offers a raw glimpse into German social commentary of the late 70s. Learning the German lyrics will not only expose you to a significant piece of German music history but also challenge your understanding of satire and societal discourse, making it a unique and thought-provoking way to engage with the language.

[English]
I'm glad I'm not fat
Because being fat is a torture
I'm glad I'm a skinny herring
Because being thin means being free
It's fun to tease the fat ones
Fat people get short of breath
There's nothing for fat people to wear
Fat people are too fat to run away
Fat ones have terribly thick legs
Fat people have a double chin
Fat people sweat like pigs
They stuff themselves, eat and eat
And that's why I'm happy I'm not fat
Because being fat is a torture
Yes, I'm glad I'm a skinny herring
Because being thin means being free
Fat people have terrible bloating
Fat ones have a big backside
And from all the laxatives
Fat people often run to the bathroom
And so, yes, so I’m glad I’m not fat
Because being fat is a torture
Yes, I’m glad I’m a skinny herring
Because being thin means being free
...
Fat people have to fast constantly
So they don’t get even fatter
And once they’ve lost 10 pounds
You can hardly see it
Fat people have such a hard time with women
Because fat people aren’t in demand
That’s why fat people also gotta build a career
With money, even the fat are in demand
And that’s why I’m glad I’m not fat
Because being fat is a torture
Yes, I’m glad I’m a skinny herring
Because being thin means being free
...
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
...
Hey you, fat pig
...
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Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

froh

/froː/

A2
  • adjective
  • - happy

dicker

/ˈdɪkər/

A2
  • adjective
  • - thicker, fatter

dünn

/dʏn/

A2
  • adjective
  • - thin

Quälerei

/ˌkvaːləˈʁaɪ/

B1
  • noun
  • - torment, suffering

Atemnot

/ˈaːtɛmˌnoːt/

B2
  • noun
  • - shortness of breath

Blähungen

/ˈblɛːʊŋən/

B2
  • noun
  • - flatulence

Klo

/klo/

A1
  • noun
  • - toilet

Karriere

/kaʁiˈeːʁə/

B2
  • noun
  • - career

Kohle

/ˈkoːlə/

B1
  • noun
  • - money (slang)

schrecklich

/ˈʃʁɛk.lɪç/

B1
  • adjective
  • - terrible, awful

fasten

/ˈfastən/

B2
  • verb
  • - to fast, to abstain from food

schwer

/ʃveːɐ̯/

A2
  • adjective
  • - heavy, difficult

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Key Grammar Structures

  • Ich bin froh, dass ich kein Dicker bin

    ➔ Subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv) used to express wishes or hypothetical situations.

    ➔ The phrase "kein Dicker" highlights the speaker's wish not to be overweight.

  • Denn dick sein ist 'ne Quälerei

    ➔ Infinitive construction used to express a general truth.

    ➔ The phrase "dick sein" refers to being overweight, indicating a negative aspect.

  • Dicke haben schrecklich dicke Beine

    ➔ Adjective declension used to describe nouns.

    ➔ The repetition of "dicke" emphasizes the heaviness associated with being overweight.

  • Dicke schwitzen wie die Schweine

    ➔ Simile used to compare two different things.

    ➔ The phrase "wie die Schweine" illustrates the extent of sweating, suggesting discomfort.

  • Dicke müssen ständig fasten

    ➔ Modal verbs used to express necessity.

    ➔ The use of "müssen" indicates that being overweight requires constant effort.

  • Dicke ham's so schrecklich schwer mit Frauen

    ➔ Colloquial language and contractions used in informal speech.

    ➔ The phrase "schrecklich schwer" emphasizes the difficulty faced by overweight individuals in relationships.

  • Dicke, Dicke, Dicke, Dicke

    ➔ Repetition for emphasis.

    ➔ The repetition of the word "Dicke" serves to reinforce the theme of the song.