Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German Indie Pop with XAVI's "Clichée"! This song offers a unique opportunity to engage with modern German lyrics, providing insights into contemporary expressions of love and relationships beyond conventional narratives. Its emotive and reflective style makes it a captivating piece for language learners to explore authentic German.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Lovesong /ˈlʌvˌsɔŋ/ B1 |
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trennen /ˈtrɛnən/ B1 |
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blick /blɪk/ B2 |
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Gift /ɡɪft/ B2 |
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Seiten /ˈzaɪtən/ B1 |
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verbunden /fɛrˈbʊndən/ B2 |
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kitschig /ˈkɪtʃɪɡ/ B2 |
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geheim /ɡəˈhaɪm/ B2 |
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müssen /ˈmʏsən/ A2 |
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machen /ˈmaχən/ A1 |
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stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A2 |
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einzig /ˈaɪnʦɪç/ B1 |
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Fan /fæn/ A2 |
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gefallen /ɡəˈfalən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Das hier ist kein Prototyp-Lovesong
➔ Negation with 'kein'
➔ The phrase uses 'kein' to negate the noun 'Prototyp-Lovesong', indicating that it is not a prototype love song.
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Du passt in kein Clichée
➔ Use of 'in' with nouns
➔ The preposition 'in' is used to indicate that someone does not fit into a certain category, in this case, a cliché.
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Kann dich nicht mal mit Worten beschreiben
➔ Modal verb 'kann' for ability
➔ The modal verb 'kann' expresses the inability to describe someone with words, indicating a limitation.
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Wir beide müssen nicht vor'm Altar stehen
➔ Use of 'müssen' for necessity
➔ The verb 'müssen' indicates that it is not necessary for both to stand at the altar, suggesting an alternative view of commitment.
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Du hast mehr als eintausend Seiten
➔ Comparative structure with 'mehr als'
➔ The phrase uses 'mehr als' to compare the quantity of pages, indicating that the person has more than a thousand sides.
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Passt du nach all den Jahren in kein Clichée
➔ Use of 'nach' for time reference
➔ The preposition 'nach' indicates a time reference, suggesting that even after many years, the person does not fit into a cliché.
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