Lyrics & Translation
Explore the critical lyrics of Herbert Grönemeyer's "Luxus" to gain insight into societal critiques of consumerism and escapism. This song, from his 1990 album of the same name, uses stark imagery to question the pursuit of superficial wealth, offering a thought-provoking commentary on modern life.
Key Vocabulary
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Droge /ˈdʁoːɡə/ B1 |
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Städte /ˈʃtɛtə/ A1 |
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Schlaf /ʃlaːf/ A1 |
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Passagiere /pasaˈʒiːʁə/ B1 |
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Auster /ˈaʊ̯stɐ/ B2 |
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sauber /ˈzaʊ̯bɐ/ A2 |
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Frohsinn /ˈfʁoːˌzɪn/ C1 |
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Einfluss /ˈaɪ̯nflʊs/ B1 |
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predigen /ˈpʁeːdɪɡən/ B2 |
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Laberei /labəˈʁaɪ̯/ C1 |
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Party /ˈpaʁti/ A1 |
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Zweifel /ˈt͡svaɪ̯fl̩/ B1 |
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Champagner /ʃamˈpanjɐ/ B1 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A1 |
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Kokain /kokaˈiːn/ B2 |
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Träume /ˈtʁɔɪ̯mə/ A2 |
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Luxus /ˈlʊksʊs/ B1 |
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Seide /ˈzaɪ̯də/ B2 |
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Wünsche /ˈvʏnʃə/ A2 |
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Ideale /ideˈaːlə/ B2 |
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Hoffnungen /ˈhɔfnʊŋən/ B1 |
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Rausch /ʁaʊ̯ʃ/ B2 |
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vereint /fɛɐ̯ˈʔaɪ̯nt/ B2 |
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regiert /ʁeˈɡiːɐ̯t/ B1 |
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gehetzt /ɡəˈhɛt͡st/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Alle welt auf droge
➔ Prepositional phrase expressing state.
➔ While technically not a full sentence, it uses the preposition "auf" to show the state of the whole world: "on drugs". This is a simplified, colloquial way to express a condition.
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Passagiere schlürfen eifrig austern
➔ Simple present tense (Präsens) describing a present action.
➔ The verb "schlürfen" (to slurp) is in the present tense, indicating an action happening now. "eifrig" (eagerly) is an adverb modifying the verb.
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Wir wollen keinen einfluß
➔ Use of a modal verb (wollen) + infinitive to express a desire.
➔ "wollen" (to want) is a modal verb expressing desire. It's followed by the infinitive, which is implied here as the noun “Einfluss” is the direct object of the implied infinitive verb. “keinen” negates the noun “Einfluss”
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Wir werden gern regiert
➔ Passive voice in the present tense using "werden".
➔ "werden" + past participle "regiert" form the passive voice. "gern" (gladly) is an adverb modifying the verb, indicating that the subject *likes* to be governed.
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Die träume werden leider immer kleiner
➔ Passive voice with "werden" and an adverb of degree (immer).
➔ The passive construction "werden kleiner" indicates a change in state. The adverb "leider" (unfortunately) and "immer" (always, increasingly) modify the verb phrase, showing that dreams are regrettably and continually becoming smaller.
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Nur wer überlebt, ist auch auserwählt
➔ Relative clause with "wer" (whoever) + inversion in the main clause.
➔ "wer überlebt" (whoever survives) is a relative clause functioning as the subject of the main clause. The main clause exhibits subject-verb inversion: "ist auch auserwählt" (is also chosen). This is a common structure when the subject is introduced by a relative clause beginning with "wer".
Album: Luxus
Same Singer
Luxus
Herbert Grönemeyer
Mensch
Herbert Grönemeyer
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Herbert Grönemeyer
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