Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the language and culture, and Glasperlenspiel's 'Ich bin ich' is an excellent starting point. The song's clear and repetitive chorus, 'Ich bin ich, auf meine Weise, manchmal laut und manchmal leise,' is easy to follow and helps you practice fundamental vocabulary related to identity and personality. What makes this song special is its uplifting and relatable message about embracing who you are, making the learning process not only educational but also inspiring.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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selbst /zɛlpst/ B1 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A2 |
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Verlauf /fɛɐ̯ˈlaʊf/ B2 |
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Klar /klaːʁ/ B2 |
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Gefühl /ɡəˈfyːl/ B1 |
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Laut /laʊt/ A2 |
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Leise /ˈlaɪzə/ A2 |
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Blick /blɪk/ A2 |
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sehen /ˈzeːən/ A2 |
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sagen /ˈzaːɡn/ A2 |
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wissen /ˈvɪsən/ B1 |
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glauben /ˈɡlaʊbən/ B1 |
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außer /ˈʔœːsɐ/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Du sagst: warum bist du so still?
➔ Indirect Question (Subjunctive Mood)
➔ The sentence uses the structure 'Du sagst: warum...' indicating an indirect question. The verb 'bist' is in the indicative mood but could be argued as implying a subjunctive nuance because it's reporting someone's question. It expresses doubt or uncertainty about why someone is quiet.
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Würdest dich in meiner Welt verlaufen!
➔ Conditional II (Konjunktiv II)
➔ The sentence uses Konjunktiv II ('würdest verlaufen'), indicating a hypothetical situation or a polite request. Here, it expresses what *would* happen if someone entered the speaker's world: they would get lost. The omission of the 'wenn' clause is common, especially in less formal contexts.
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Sieh mal genauer hin!
➔ Imperative with particle
➔ This is an imperative sentence, commanding someone to 'look closely'. 'hin' is a separable prefix that adds to the meaning of 'sehen', indicating directionality (towards). The separation is typical for imperatives.
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Nur ein Wort und du glaubst Ja du glaubst mich zu kennen
➔ Infinitive clause with 'zu' and Subjective belief
➔ The sentence structure 'du glaubst mich *zu* kennen' uses an infinitive clause with 'zu'. 'glauben zu + infinitive' expresses a subjective belief or assumption. You believe you know me (but perhaps you don't).
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Atemlos, durchgedreht, seriös
➔ Ellipsis of verb 'sein' (to be)
➔ This is a string of adjectives. The verb 'sein' (to be) is omitted for brevity and poetic effect. The implied sentence would be 'Ich bin atemlos, ich bin durchgedreht, ich bin seriös'. This is common in descriptions.
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