Lyrics & Translation
Learning German can be a fun and rewarding experience, and music is a great way to immerse yourself in the language. 'Schatz, du Arschloch!' by Weekend is a perfect example of how contemporary German music uses humor and wit to tackle relatable topics. By listening to this song, you can learn colloquial expressions and observe how sarcasm is used in German. Its clever storytelling about a dysfunctional relationship makes it a memorable and engaging way to pick up new vocabulary and cultural nuances.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Lied /liːt/ A2 |
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Schatz /ʃat͡s/ A2 |
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Arschloch /ˈaʁt͡ʃlɔx/ B2 |
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Hels /haɪ hiːlz/ B2 |
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Grey's Anatomy /ˌgreɪz əˈnætəmi/ C1 |
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Verzweiflung /fɪəˈlaɪ̯lə/ C1 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ A2 |
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Angst /aŋkst/ B2 |
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Vertrauen /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaʊ̯ən/ B2 |
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Schwierigkeit /ˈʃviːʁɪçkaɪt/ B1 |
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Freund /fʁɔʏnt/ A2 |
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Kuss /kʊs/ A2 |
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streiten /ˈʃtraɪtən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Schatz, du hast gefragt, warum ich dir kein Lied schreib
➔ Indirect Question with 'warum' (why)
➔ This line uses an indirect question. Instead of asking "Warum schreib ich dir kein Lied?" (Why don't I write you a song?), it's embedded within the larger sentence: "Schatz, du hast gefragt, warum ich dir kein Lied schreib". Note the verb "schreib" goes to the end of the clause. This construction is common in German when reporting questions or thoughts.
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Zumindest nicht, wenn einer von uns beiden schläft
➔ Subordinating Conjunction 'wenn' (when/if) introducing a subordinate clause
➔ The word "wenn" introduces a subordinate clause, meaning the clause cannot stand alone as a sentence. It dictates the verb, "schläft", to be at the end of that clause. The meaning conveyed here is "at least not when one of us is sleeping".
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Ich frag mich häufig: Womit hab ich so ein Glück verdient?
➔ Prepositional Pronoun 'womit' (with what) and Perfekt Tense
➔ "Womit" is a prepositional pronoun, combining the preposition "mit" (with) and the interrogative pronoun "was" (what). It's used here to ask "With what have I earned such luck?". The Perfekt tense (hab + verdient) expresses a completed action in the past, relevant to the present.
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Du bist nicht dick, nein, deine Jeans sind gemein
➔ Adjective 'gemein' (mean/nasty) used as a predicate adjective
➔ Here, the adjective "gemein" describes the jeans, not directly modifying them (e.g., "gemeine Jeans"). Instead, it follows the verb "sind" (are), acting as a predicate adjective and describing the subject, "deine Jeans".
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Ich schwör, wenn du mir wieder meine Nase brichst, dann verlass ich dich - wenn das gestattet ist
➔ Conditional Sentences (Type I) and Passive Voice ('gestattet ist')
➔ This line uses a conditional sentence (Type I), expressing a realistic condition and a likely result: "Wenn du mir wieder meine Nase brichst, dann verlass ich dich" (If you break my nose again, then I'll leave you). The clause "wenn das gestattet ist" uses the passive voice, meaning "if that is permitted". It adds a layer of humor/sarcasm, implying he needs permission to leave.
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Vorrausgesetzt, dass ich nur Lieder über dich schreib
➔ Subordinating conjunction 'dass' (that) and conditional clause
➔ The word "dass" introduces a subordinate clause explaining the condition for staying in the music industry. The full meaning being "Provided that I only write songs about you". The verb schreib goes to the end of the clause.
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