Hurra die Welt geht unter – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the provocative world of "Hurra die Welt geht unter" by AnnenMayKantereit and K.I.Z. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore German language and culture through its blend of hip-hop and blues, its stark imagery, and its thought-provoking message about societal change and utopian ideals. Discover how the artists use language to paint a picture of a world reborn from ruins.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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unter /ˈʊntɐ/ A1 |
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Sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A1 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ A1 |
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Trümmer /ˈtʁʏmɐ/ B2 |
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Paradies /paʁaˈdiːs/ B1 |
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Leben /ˈleːbn̩/ A1 |
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Kinder /ˈkɪndɐ/ A1 |
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Feuer /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ/ A1 |
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brennen /ˈbʁɛnən/ B1 |
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denken /ˈdɛŋkən/ A1 |
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wissen /ˈvɪsn̩/ A1 |
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Gefühl /ɡəˈfyːl/ A2 |
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erzählen /ɛɐ̯ˈt͡sɛːlən/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Kleidung ist gegen Gott
➔ Nominative case (subject)
➔ This line uses the nominative case for the noun "Kleidung" (clothing) as it's the subject of the sentence. It's a simple statement of fact.
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Wir tragen Feigenblatt
➔ Present tense (simple)
➔ The verb "tragen" (to wear) is conjugated in the present tense, indicating a current action or state.
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Und die Alten erzählen vom Häuserkampf,
➔ Prepositional phrase "vom Häuserkampf"
➔ "vom" is a contraction of "von dem" (of the/about the). This prepositional phrase clarifies what the elders are talking about - the house-to-house fighting.
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Wenn einer auf 'ner Parkbank schläft, Dann nur weil sich ein Mädchen an seinen Arm anlehnt
➔ Conditional clause with "wenn" and "dann"
➔ "Wenn" introduces a conditional clause (if). "Dann" (then) indicates the consequence. The structure emphasizes the relationship between the condition and the result.
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Heut' Nacht denken wir uns Namen für Sterne aus
➔ Separable verb "ausdenken"
➔ "Ausdenken" means "to think up" or "to invent". In the sentence, "aus" is separated and placed at the end, which is typical for separable verbs in German.
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Weißt du noch als wir in die Tische ritzten in den Schulen
➔ Subordinate clause with "als"
➔ "Als" introduces a subordinate clause referring to a single past event. Here, it translates to "when" and refers to a specific memory.
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Bitte Herr vergib ihnen nicht, denn sie wissen was sie tun.
➔ Imperative form "vergib" and causal conjunction "denn"
➔ "Vergib" is the imperative form of "vergeben" (to forgive), used here as a strong request or plea. "Denn" (because) introduces the reason for the request.
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Wenn ich mit Rap, dann mit der Pumpgun
➔ Ellipsis and Instrumental Case
➔ There's an ellipsis, missing the verb "mache" or "rappe." "Mit der Pumpgun" can be interpreted instrumentally, suggesting the pumpgun is the *means* by which the rapping is done, although this is metaphorical and provocative. Pumpgun is dative after the preposition 'mit'.
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