Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a powerful and enjoyable experience, and "Drei Uhr Nachts" by Mark Forster and LEA offers a great opportunity to dive into contemporary German pop. The song's relatable lyrics about love and loneliness, combined with its clear and modern German, can help you pick up conversational phrases and vocabulary. What makes this song special is its honest portrayal of a universal feeling, making the language feel immediate and emotionally resonant.
Key Vocabulary
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rufen /ˈʁuːfən/ A2 |
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kennen /ˈkɛnən/ A2 |
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wach /vax/ A2 |
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Handy /ˈhɛndi/ A1 |
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Nummern /ˈnʊmərn/ A2 |
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wach /vax/ A2 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A1 |
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Stadt /ʃtat/ A2 |
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Kraft /kʁaft/ B1 |
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verpulvert /fɛʁˌpʊlfɐt/ B2 |
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schreiben /ˈʃraɪbən/ A2 |
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vermisse /fɛʁˈmɪsə/ B1 |
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denken /ˈdɛnkn̩/ B1 |
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Ablenken /ˈapˌleŋkən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich ruf jeden an, den ich kenn, die ganzen Namen in meinem Handy
➔ Relative clause with 'den ich kenn' to specify 'den' (whom I know)
➔ 'den' is a relative pronoun in accusative case referring to a person
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Nur wenn ich so hart renne, dass ich Wind im Gesicht hab
➔ Subordinate clause introduced by 'dass' indicating purpose or result
➔ 'dass' introduces a subordinate clause showing the result of 'rennen' (running)
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Ich schreib, ich vermiss dich
➔ Use of 'ich' as subject and the verb 'schreib' in present tense; direct object 'dich'
➔ 'ich' is the subject, and 'schreib' is a conjugated form of 'schreiben' (to write)
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Frag mich, wo bist du?
➔ Use of 'wo' as an interrogative pronoun asking 'where' + inversion of 'bist du' (are you)
➔ 'wo' is an interrogative pronoun meaning 'where', and 'bist du' is inverted to form a question
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Ich kann wieder nur an dich denken
➔ Use of modal verb 'kann' (can) with 'wieder nur' (again only) and 'an dich denken' (think of you)
➔ 'kann' is a modal verb expressing ability or possibility, combined with 'wieder nur' to emphasize repetition, and 'an dich denken' meaning 'think of you'
Album: SUPERVISION
Chöre
Mark Forster
Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster
Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster
Einmal
Mark Forster
194 Länder
Mark Forster
Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
Same Singer
Chöre
Mark Forster
Sowieso
Mark Forster
Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido
Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido
Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster
Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster
Wir Sind Groß
Mark Forster
Einmal
Mark Forster
194 Länder
Mark Forster
Einer dieser Steine
Sido, Mark Forster
Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
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