Lyrics & Translation
Discover the beauty of the German language through Philipp Poisel's touching song, "Wie Du". Experience a heartfelt exploration of empathy and longing, while learning key German phrases and emotional expressions. Let this song guide you to a deeper understanding of German culture and language.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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laufen /ˈlaʊ̯fn̩/ A1 |
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Straße /ˈʃtraːsə/ A1 |
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sagen /ˈzaːɡən/ A1 |
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fühlen /ˈfyːlən/ A1 |
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finden /ˈfɪndən/ A1 |
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allein /aˈlaɪ̯n/ A2 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A1 |
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hören /ˈhøːʁən/ A1 |
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weh /veː/ A2 |
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Herz /hɛʁt͡s/ A1 |
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Ruh /ʁuː/ B1 |
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Wald /valt/ A2 |
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Feuer /ˈfɔɪ̯ɐ/ A1 |
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Angst /aŋst/ B1 |
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tanzen /ˈtant͡sn̩/ A2 |
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lieben /ˈliːbn̩/ A1 |
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endlos /ˈɛntloːs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Auf endlosen Straßen lauf ich dir nach
➔ Dative case with 'nachlaufen'
➔ The verb "nachlaufen" (to run after) requires a dative object. "dir" is the dative form of "du" (you). The sentence structure is also inverted (verb before subject - *lauf ich*) for emphasis, which is common in poetry and songs.
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In sämtlichen Sprachen, schlage ich nach
➔ Dative plural with "sämtlichen"
➔ "sämtlichen" is the dative plural form of "sämtlich" (all, every). It modifies "Sprachen" (languages), which is in the dative case because of the implied preposition like 'in' or 'with'.
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Um dir zu sagen, was ich empfind
➔ Infinitive clause with 'um...zu'
➔ The structure "um...zu + infinitive" expresses purpose. Here, it means "in order to tell you what I feel". "dir" is dative.
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Und ich werde nicht geh'n, bis ich dich find
➔ Subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv I) implied in "werde...find" and temporal clause with "bis"
➔ "werde...find" could be interpreted as a future tense with an implied subjunctive meaning persistence/determination. "bis" introduces a temporal clause meaning "until". The present tense "find" after "bis" describes a future event.
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Ich bin allein in der Nacht, wie du, wenn niemand dich bewacht
➔ Subordinate clause with "wenn" and relative pronoun "dich"
➔ "wenn" introduces a conditional/temporal clause: "when nobody watches over you". "dich" is the accusative form of "du" (you), acting as the object of "bewacht" (watches over).
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Wenn ich deine Lieder hör und dich vor mir seh
➔ Subordinate clause with "wenn" and accusative pronoun "dich"
➔ Similar to the previous example, "wenn" introduces a conditional/temporal clause: "when I hear your songs and see you before me". "dich" is the accusative form of "du" (you), acting as the object of "seh" (see).
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Und ich nich' bei dir sein kann, dann tut mir das weh
➔ Conditional clause (implied) and dative object "mir" with "wehtun"
➔ The "wenn" clause from the previous line implies the condition: "if I cannot be with you". "wehtun" (to hurt) takes a dative object to indicate who is experiencing the pain. "mir" is the dative form of "ich" (I).
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