Lyrics & Translation
Thinking of learning German? Let the rock anthem "Vielleicht" by Madsen be your energetic introduction. The song's title means "Maybe," and its clear, emotional lyrics about youthful indecision make it a fantastic and relatable way to pick up new vocabulary. Its driving beat and powerful chorus will have you singing along and learning in no time, all while experiencing a cornerstone of modern German rock music.
Key Vocabulary
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passiert /paˈsiːrt/ B1 |
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fest /fɛst/ A2 |
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wachsen /ˈvaksn̩/ B2 |
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unbekannt /ʊn.bɛkˈant/ B2 |
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sicher /ˈzɪçɐ/ B1 |
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Risiko /ˈʁiːksiˌko/ B2 |
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festen /fɛstn̩/ A2 |
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Anfang /ˈʔan.fang/ A2 |
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Ende /ˈʔɛn.də/ A2 |
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ungewiss /ʊnˈɡviːs/ B2 |
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allein /ˈa.laɪn/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Dass alles unverändert ist
➔ subordinate clause with 'dass' + present tense
➔ 'Dass' introduces a subordinate clause that describes a state, with the verb at the end.
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Vielleicht ist das der Anfang
➔ modal adverb 'vielleicht' + verb + subject + complement
➔ 'Vielleicht' is an adverb meaning 'maybe', placed at the beginning for emphasis.
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Als allein zu sein
➔ infinitive phrase used as a complement after 'als' meaning 'being alone'
➔ The infinitive 'zu sein' functions as a noun phrase acting as a complement to express the state.
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Werden niemals Risiken ein
➔ future tense 'werden' + adverb of negation 'niemals' + plural noun 'Risiken' + verb 'einnehmen'
➔ 'Werden' indicates future tense; 'niemals' negates 'Risiken', meaning 'never risk'.
Same Singer
Lass die Musik an
Madsen
Du schreibst Geschichte
Madsen
Die Perfektion
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Ein Sturm
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Vielleicht
Madsen
Immer mehr
Madsen
Mein Herz bleibt hier
Madsen
Sommerferien
Madsen
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