Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with Lacrimosa's 'Lichtgestalt.' This song is a fantastic gateway to learning German through music, as its poetic and repetitive lyrics allow you to grasp powerful vocabulary related to deep emotions and connection. The song's unique blend of gothic metal and classical orchestration makes for a dramatic and memorable learning experience, showcasing the beauty and expressive power of the German language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Atem /ˈaːtɛm/ B2 |
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Samt /zamt/ C1 |
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Kuss /kʊs/ B2 |
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Glanz /glants/ B2 |
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Wimpern /ˈvɪmpɐn/ C1 |
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Fülle /ˈfʏl(l)ə/ C1 |
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Winkel /ˈvɪŋkl/ B2 |
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Abdruck /ˈapdʁʊk/ C1 |
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Saft /zapt/ B2 |
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Herz /hɛʁts/ B2 |
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Traum /tʁaʊm/ B2 |
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Schmerz /ʃmɛʁts/ B2 |
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Schrei /ʃʁaɪ/ B2 |
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Schweigen /ˈʃvaɪɡn/ C1 |
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Angst /aŋst/ C1 |
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Lichtgestalt /ˈlɪçtɡəʃtalt/ C2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich bin der Atem auf deiner Haut
➔ Use of the present tense with 'bin' (I am) + noun phrase
➔ 'bin' is the first person singular form of 'sein' (to be), expressing identity or state in the present.
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Ich bin der Samt um deinen Körper
➔ Use of the preposition 'um' + accusative case to indicate surrounding or enclosure
➔ 'um' is a preposition indicating encirclement or surrounding, requiring the accusative case for the noun following it.
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Ich bin der Glanz auf deinen Wimpern
➔ Use of the preposition 'auf' + accusative to show position or location on something
➔ 'auf' is a preposition meaning 'on' or 'upon,' with the accusative case indicating the surface where something is located.
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Ich bin der Winkel deiner Augen
➔ Use of genitive to show possession: 'deiner Augen' (your eyes)
➔ 'deiner' is the genitive form of 'du', indicating possession of 'Augen' (eyes).
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Ich bin der Schrei in deinem Kopf
➔ Use of 'in' + dative case to indicate location inside or within something
➔ 'in' is a preposition requiring the dative case in German to indicate being inside or within.
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Lichtgestalt, in deren Schatten ich mich drehe
➔ Use of relative clause: 'in deren Schatten' (in whose shadow)
➔ 'deren' is a relative pronoun in genitive case referring to 'Lichtgestalt', forming a relative clause that describes possession of 'Schatten'.
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