Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of Andreas Bourani's "Hey." This song serves as a powerful anthem for self-acceptance and perseverance, offering comfort and encouragement through its relatable lyrics and soothing melody. Learn how to navigate life's inevitable ups and downs with a message of hope and resilience.
Key Vocabulary
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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Antwort /ˈantvɔʁt/ A2 |
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Sinn /zɪn/ B1 |
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Zeit /t͡saɪ̯t/ A1 |
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hart /haʁt/ B1 |
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selbst /zɛlpst/ A2 |
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fällst /fɛlst/ B1 |
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Angst /aŋst/ B1 |
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Tag /taːk/ A1 |
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Feuer /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ/ A2 |
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Gewohnheit /ɡəˈvoːnhaɪ̯t/ B2 |
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lieben /ˈliːbn̩/ A1 |
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Scherben /ˈʃɛʁbn̩/ B2 |
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Enge /ˈɛŋə/ B2 |
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zerbricht /t͡sɛɐ̯ˈbʁɪçt/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Es geht vorbei
➔ Present tense with the phrase 'es geht vorbei' meaning 'it passes' or 'it goes away'
➔ 'Es geht vorbei' uses the present tense of 'gehen' (to go) combined with 'vorbei' (past, gone) to express that something will pass.
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Sei nicht so hart zu dir selbst
➔ Imperative form with 'sei' (be) and negation 'nicht', expressing a command not to be too harsh
➔ 'Sei' is the imperative form of 'sein' (to be) used here to give a gentle command or encouragement.
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Du brauchst nur weiter zu geh'n
➔ Use of modal verb 'brauchst' (need to) + 'nur' (only) + infinitive 'zu geh'n' (to go)
➔ 'Brauchst' is the second person singular of 'brauchen' (to need), used with 'nur' and the infinitive 'zu geh’n' to indicate a simple necessity or guidance to keep going.
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Wenn das Leben grad zu allem schweigt
➔ Use of 'wenn' (if/when) to introduce a conditional clause, with a modal verb 'schweigt' (be silent) in present tense
➔ 'Wenn' introduces a conditional or temporal clause meaning 'when' or 'if', and 'schweigt' is the third person singular present tense of 'schweigen' (to be silent).
Album: Hey
Auf uns
Andreas Bourani
Hey
Andreas Bourani
Auf anderen Wegen
Andreas Bourani
Auf Uns
Andreas Bourani
Ultraleicht
Andreas Bourani
Same Singer
Auf uns
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Astronaut
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Nur in meinem Kopf
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Hey
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Auf anderen Wegen
Andreas Bourani
Auf Uns
Andreas Bourani
Ultraleicht
Andreas Bourani
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