Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw and relatable world of Kraftklub's "Free Drinks." This German indie-rock anthem offers a unique blend of sharp, observational lyrics and energetic sound, perfect for learners to grasp everyday German expressions and cultural commentary. Discover how the band uses language to portray disillusionment with social norms, making it a compelling listen for those wanting to explore modern German perspectives through music.
Key Vocabulary
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Chef ʃɛf A1 |
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entspannt ɛntˈʃpɑnt A2 |
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Überblick ˈyːbɐblɪk B1 |
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reich raɪç A2 |
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schrei ʃraɪ A1 |
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trink trɪŋk A1 |
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high haɪ A2 |
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Nerd nɛɐ̯t B1 |
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Ziel tsiːl A2 |
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spät ʃpɛːt A1 |
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verschreckt fɛɐ̯ˈʃrɛkt B1 |
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Rücken ˈrʏkən A2 |
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Kid kɪt A1 |
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scheine ˈʃaɪnə A2 |
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Ideen iˈdeːən A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich komm' zu spät zu meinem eigenen Style
➔ Present tense with modal verb 'kommen'
➔ The verb 'komm' is the contracted form of 'komme' (come) in the present tense, indicating a habitual or general action. The phrase 'zu spät' (too late) modifies the timing of the action.
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Ich sag dir 'Hurry up, Boy!'
➔ Direct speech within a sentence
➔ The phrase 'Hurry up, Boy!' is direct speech embedded in the sentence, using quotation marks to indicate spoken words.
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Ich bin der Chef, bin der, mir fehlt ja Chef!
➔ Use of 'der' as a relative pronoun and emphasis with 'ja'
➔ The word 'der' is used as a relative pronoun to refer back to 'Chef'. The particle 'ja' is added for emphasis, similar to 'indeed' in English.
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Ich brauch' mehr Rücken, ich brauch' Chef!
➔ Contracted form of 'brauche' and repetition for emphasis
➔ The verb 'brauch' is the contracted form of 'brauche' (need). The repetition of 'ich brauch'' emphasizes the urgency or intensity of the need.
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Sag mir, was geht ab, Boys!
➔ Imperative mood with indirect object
➔ The verb 'sag' is in the imperative mood, commanding the listener to speak. 'Mir' is the indirect object, indicating 'to me'.
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Ich kann nicht warten auf die Free Drinks!
➔ Modal verb 'können' with prepositional object
➔ The modal verb 'kann' (can) is used to express inability. 'Auf die Free Drinks' is a prepositional object, indicating what the waiting is for.
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