Lyrics & Translation
Discover the poignant message of Vega, Casper, and Montez's “Am Boden bleiben,” a German rap collaboration that delves into the complexities of success and staying true to oneself. Explore authentic German rap and learn about the struggles of fame and mental health, all while improving your German vocabulary and cultural understanding.
Key Vocabulary
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Traum /traʊm/ A2 |
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Boden /ˈboːdn/ A2 |
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klein /klaɪn/ A1 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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schlafen /ˈʃlaːfn/ A1 |
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Waffen /ˈvafən/ B1 |
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Geld /ɡɛlt/ A1 |
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Scheiße /ˈʃaɪ̯sə/ B2 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ B1 |
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Stress /ʃtrɛs/ B1 |
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Krebs /kʁɛps/ B2 |
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Einkaufszentrum /ˈaɪ̯nkaʊfsˌtsɛntʁʊm/ B2 |
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brennen /ˈbʁɛnən/ B1 |
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fantasie /fantaˈziː/ B2 |
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verstand /fɛɐ̯ˈʃtand/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mit jedem Meter platzen Träume, egal wie hoch ich steig'
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv I) in Indirect Speech
➔ The phrase "wie hoch ich steig'" is a shortened form of "wie hoch ich steige" (how high I climb). The subjunctive I *steige* would be used if this were indirect speech reporting something someone else said. Here, it's more of a general statement, but retains a flavour of uncertainty or hypothetical nature. "Egal wie hoch ich steig'" means "No matter how high I climb".
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Um zu seh'n, was unter mir ist, muss ich oben sein
➔ Infinitive Clause with "um zu"
➔ "Um zu seh'n" introduces an infinitive clause expressing purpose. It means "in order to see". "Um + zu + infinitive" is used to explain the reason *why* something is done.
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Alles, was ich wollte, wirkt von hier oben klein
➔ Relative Clause
➔ "Alles, was ich wollte" is a relative clause modifying "Alles". "Was ich wollte" (what I wanted) acts as the subject of the main verb "wirkt".
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Besser, wenn ich am Boden bleib'
➔ Conditional Clause (implied)
➔ This is a shortened form of a conditional sentence. It implies "Es wäre besser, wenn ich am Boden bleibe" (It would be better if I stayed on the ground). The "wenn" clause expresses the condition.
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Sie sagte: "Fallen ist wie fliegen für einen kleinen Moment", deswegen
➔ Analogy with 'wie'
➔ The word 'wie' is used to make a comparison. The sentence says that falling is *like* flying for a brief moment. This illustrates an analogy between the two actions.
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