Bungalow – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: BIlderbuch

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the sophisticated German Art-Pop of Bilderbuch with "Bungalow," a funky and infectious track perfect for learning contemporary, colloquial German. The song’s lyrics are a goldmine for understanding how German-speaking artists use irony and cultural commentary, contrasting everyday life (like the line about the Skoda) with a flashy, aspirational aesthetic. It’s a catchy gateway to understanding the playful, boundary-pushing side of modern German-language music.

[English]

Mhm, you call me and ask how I'm doing

Mhm, you call me and ask how I'm doing

I call you and ask how you're doing

I call you and ask how you're doing

You call me and say you're running late

You call me and say you're running late

And by then you're already way too late...

And by then you're already way too late...

Sorry if I don’t understand any of this

Sorry if I don’t understand any of this

You’ll feel sorry when I go home

You’ll feel sorry when I go home

Then you call me on my mobile

Then you call me on my mobile

And there you are again, candy

And there you are again, candy

Come over to my bungalow!

Come over to my bungalow!

I’ve got snacks for the late‑night show

I’ve got snacks for the late‑night show

Mom cooks for everyone

Mom cooks for everyone

Mom cooks for me and you

Mom cooks for me and you

Come over to my bungalow!

Come over to my bungalow!

By the rivers of cash flow

By the rivers of cash flow

We’re drinking shorle, drinking soda

We’re drinking shorle, drinking soda

Come over with your Skoda

Come over with your Skoda

Mizzy, you’re hot! Give us your stuff!

Mizzy, you’re hot! Give us your stuff!

Where’s the kick, Pille? Give me the kick, Pille!

Where’s the kick, Pille? Give me the kick, Pille!

I need power for my battery

I need power for my battery

I have no power in my battery

I have no power in my battery

Baby, lend me your charger

Baby, lend me your charger

Come on, please lend me your charger

Come on, please lend me your charger

I need power for my battery

I need power for my battery

I have no power in my battery

I have no power in my battery

Baby, lend me your charger

Baby, lend me your charger

I need more electricity

I need more electricity

You call me and ask how I’m doing

You call me and ask how I’m doing

I call you and ask how you’re doing

I call you and ask how you’re doing

You call me and say you’re running late

You call me and say you’re running late

And by then you’re already way too late...

And by then you’re already way too late...

Sorry if I don’t understand any of this

Sorry if I don’t understand any of this

You’ll feel sorry when I go home

You’ll feel sorry when I go home

Then you call me on my mobile

Then you call me on my mobile

And there you are again, candy

And there you are again, candy

Come over to my bungalow!

Come over to my bungalow!

I’ve got snacks for the late‑night show

I’ve got snacks for the late‑night show

Mom cooks for everyone

Mom cooks for everyone

Mom cooks for me and you

Mom cooks for me and you

Come over to my bungalow!

Come over to my bungalow!

By the rivers of cash flow

By the rivers of cash flow

We drink shorle, soda

We drink shorle, soda

Come over with your Skoda

Come over with your Skoda

[Spanish]

Mhmm, du rufst mich an und fragst mich, wie's mir geht

Mhmm, tu me llamas y me preguntas, como me va

Ich ruf' dich an und ich frag' dich, wie's dir geht

Yo te llamo y te pregunto, como te va

Du rufst mich an und du sagst, du kommst zu spät

Tu me llamas y dices, que llegas tarde

Und dabei bist du schon viel zu spät...

Y ya estás llegando tarde...

Es tut mir leid, wenn ich das alles nicht versteh'

Lo siento, si no lo entiendo del todo

Es tut dir leid, wenn ich nach Hause geh'

Lo sentirás, cuando me vaya a casa

Dann rufst du an auf meinem Handy

Entonces me llamas al móvil

Und da bist du wieder candy

Entonces eres otra vez un caramelo

Komm vorbei in meinem Bungalow!

¡Pasate por mi bungalow!

Ich hab' Snacks für die Latentshow

Tengo comida para el'Late night show

Mama kocht für alle

Mama cocina para todos

Mama kocht für mich und dich

Mama cocina para mi y para ti

Komm vorbei in meinem Bungalow!

¡Pasate por mi bungalow!

By the rivers of cash flow

Por los ríos de la pasta

Wir trinken Schorle, trinken Soda

Beberemos agua con gas, soda

Komm vorbei mit deinem Skoda

Pasate con tu Skoda

Mizzy, du bist heiß! Gib uns dein'n Scheiß!

¡Mizzy, lo petas!, Danos tu movida

Wo ist der Kick, Pille? Gib mir die Kick, Pille!

¿Dónde está el kick, Pille? ¡Dame el kick, Pille!

Ich brauch' Power für mein'n Akku

Necesito energía para mi batería

Hab' keine Power in mein'n Akku

No tengo potencia en mi batería

Baby, leih mir dein'n Lader

Nena, prestame tu cargador

Komm, bitte leih mir dein'n Lader

Ven, por favor prestame tu cargador

Ich brauch' Power für mein'n Akku

Necesito energía para mi batería

Hab' keine Power in mein'n Akku

No tengo potencia en mi batería

Baby, leih mir dein'n Lader

Nena, prestame tu cargador

Ich brauch' mehr Strom

Necesito mas luz

Du rufst mich an und fragst mich, wie's mir geht

Tu me llamas y me preguntas, como me va

Ich ruf' dich an und ich frag' dich, wie's dir geht

Yo te llamo y te pregunto, como te va

Du rufst mich an und du sagst, du kommst zu spät

Tu me llamas y dices, que llegas tarde

Und dabei bist du schon viel zu spät...

Y ya estás llegando tarde...

Es tut mir leid, wenn ich das alles nicht versteh'

Lo siento, si no lo entiendo del todo

Es tut dir leid, wenn ich nach Hause geh'

Lo sentirás, cuando me vaya a casa

Dann rufst du an auf meinem Handy

Entonces me llamas al móvil

Und da bist du wieder candy

Entonces eres otra vez un caramelo

Komm vorbei in meinem Bungalow!

¡Pasate por mi bungalow!

Ich hab' Snacks für die Latentshow

Tengo comida para el'Late night show

Mama kocht für alle

Mama cocina para todos

Mama kocht für mich und dich

Mama cocina para mi y para ti

Komm vorbei in meinem Bungalow!

¡Pasate por mi bungalow!

By the rivers of cash flow

Por los ríos de la pasta

Wir trinken Schorle, trinken Soda

Beberemos agua con gas, soda

Komm vorbei mit deinem Skoda

Pasate con tu Skoda

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
llamar llamar A1	verb - to call
preguntar preguntar A2	verb - to ask
llegar llegar A1	verb - to arrive
tarde tarde A1	adjective - late
entender entender B1	verb - to understand
sentir sentir B1	verb - to feel
casa casa A1	noun - house, home
bungalow bungalow C1	noun - bungalow (single‑storey house)
snack snack B2	noun - snack, light food
latente latente C1	adjective - latent, hidden
mamá mamá A1	noun - mom, mother
cocina cocina A1	noun - kitchen; cooking
comida comida A1	noun - food, meal
río río A1	noun - river
pasta pasta B2	noun - money (slang), also pasta (food)
agua agua A1	noun - water
soda soda A2	noun - soft drink, soda water
batería batería B2	noun - battery

Key Grammar Structures

• Mhmm, du rufst mich an und fragst mich, wie's mir geht

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (indirect question)

  ➔ The phrase "wie's mir geht" is part of an indirect question introduced by "fragst mich". The verb 'fragen' (to ask) takes an indirect question, which often uses a statement word order. The 'wie' introduces the question of 'how'.

• Es tut mir leid, wenn ich das alles nicht versteh'

  ➔ Conditional Clause (Konjunktiv II)

  ➔ The "wenn" clause introduces a hypothetical situation. "versteh'" is the subjunctive II form of "verstehen" (to understand), indicating a condition that is unlikely or unreal. The phrase 'Es tut mir leid' expresses regret.

• Dann rufst du an auf meinem Handy

  ➔ Reflexive Pronoun with Preposition

  ➔ "anrufen auf" is a phrasal verb construction. The preposition 'auf' is used with 'Handy' (mobile phone) to indicate *where* the call is made *to*. The verb 'rufen' is separable, so 'an' goes to the end of the sentence.

• Und da bist du wieder candy

  ➔ Informal Address/Nickname

  ➔ "candy" is used as a playful, informal nickname for the person being addressed. It's a term of endearment, suggesting a sweet or desirable quality.

• Wir trinken Schorle, trinken Soda

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "trinken" (to drink) emphasizes the act of drinking. It creates a rhythmic effect and highlights the casual, relaxed atmosphere.