Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Madsen's "Ein Sturm" and discover the power of German rock! This song is not just a musical experience; it's a lesson in overcoming fear and embracing the unknown. Learn key German phrases while exploring the song's themes of breaking free from routine and finding excitement in chaos.
Key Vocabulary
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Sturm /ʃtʊʁm/ B1 |
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Angst /aŋst/ B2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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Sicherheit /ˈzɪçɐhaɪt/ B2 |
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Trauma /tʁaʊ̯ma/ C1 |
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Keinen /ˈkaɪnən/ A2 |
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Schicksal /ˈʃɪksal/ B2 |
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Chaos /ˈkaʊəs/ C1 |
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Verstehen /fɛɐ̯ˈʃteːən/ B1 |
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Umschlingen /ˈʊmʃlɪŋən/ C2 |
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übereinstimmen /ˈʔyːbɐʃtɪmən/ C2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Frost in unseren Adern
➔ Dative Case with Possessive Adjective
➔ Here, "unseren Adern" (our veins) is in the dative case because "Frost" (frost) is conceptually 'in' or 'affecting' the veins. The possessive adjective "unseren" changes its ending to reflect the dative case and masculine gender.
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Keiner kann uns hören, Wenn wir etwas erzählen
➔ Subordinate Clause with "wenn" (if/when)
➔ The clause "Wenn wir etwas erzählen" (When we tell something) is a subordinate clause introduced by "wenn". It specifies the condition under which no one can hear us. The verb "erzählen" is at the end of the subordinate clause.
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Das uns unbekannt erscheint
➔ Relative Clause with "das"
➔ "Das uns unbekannt erscheint" (That appears unknown to us) is a relative clause, where "das" refers back to the antecedent "alles" (everything) implied in the previous line. The verb "erscheint" is at the end.
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Wo das Schicksal uns umschlingt
➔ Relative Clause with "wo"
➔ "Wo das Schicksal uns umschlingt" (Where fate embraces us) is a relative clause introduced by the relative adverb "wo" (where). It specifies a location. The verb "umschlingt" is at the end.
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Dass wir am Leben sind
➔ Noun Clause with "dass"
➔ "Dass wir am Leben sind" (That we are alive) is a noun clause introduced by "dass" (that). It functions as the object of the verb "verstehen" (to understand).
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Und ganz plötzlich sind wir wach
➔ Inversion for emphasis
➔ Normally, the sentence order would be "Wir sind ganz plötzlich wach". However, the phrase "Und ganz plötzlich" (And all of a sudden) is placed at the beginning for emphasis, causing inversion of the subject and verb: "sind wir".
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Hier läuft alles nur nach Plan
➔ Adverbial Phrase of Manner
➔ The phrase "nach Plan" functions as an adverbial phrase of manner, describing how everything runs. It means 'according to plan'.
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Unsere Welt kennt keinen Zufall
➔ Negation with "kein"
➔ "Keinen Zufall" is the accusative object of the verb "kennt". "Kein" negates the noun "Zufall" (coincidence, chance). Since "Zufall" is masculine, the accusative form is "keinen".
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Lass die Musik an
Madsen
Du schreibst Geschichte
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Die Perfektion
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Ein Sturm
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Vielleicht
Madsen
Immer mehr
Madsen
Mein Herz bleibt hier
Madsen
Sommerferien
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