Cry on My Shoulder – Bilingual Lyrics Vietnamese/English

• By: Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Alexander Klaws, Juliette Schoppmann, Daniel Küblböck, Vanessa Struhler, Gracia Baur, Nicole Süssmilch, Nektarios Bamiatzis, Andrea Josten, Stephanie Brauckmayr
• Album: United

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt lyrics of "Cry on My Shoulder" by Deutschland sucht den Superstar and explore the German language through music. This song, born from a popular reality TV show, offers a simple yet powerful message of support and empathy, perfect for understanding emotional expression in German .

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ B2	noun - a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, especially as an expression of pain, sorrow, or joy noun - a loud vocal expression of pain, sorrow, or joy
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A2	noun - the part of the body between the neck and the arm
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body; the centre of emotions
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling sorrow or unhappiness
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B1	adjective - feeling sad because one has no company
storm /stɔːrm/ B1	noun - a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with high winds and usually rain, thunder, or snow
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C1	noun - the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future
real /ˈriːəl/ B2	adjective - actually existing or happening; not imagined or fictional
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the earth; the region above the ground
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ B2	noun - the place regarded as the home of God and the angels; a state of extreme happiness
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty‑four hours; the time from sunset to sunrise
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without other people; solitary adverb - by oneself; without assistance
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature; not warm
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of the colour of the clear sky; also feeling sad

Key Grammar Structures

• If a hero never comes to you

  ➔ Zero Conditional

  ➔ The structure 'If + present simple, present simple' is used for general truths or habits. Here, it implies a general situation where a hero doesn't come.

• You can run away but you can't hide

  ➔ Modal Verbs (can/can't)

  ➔ 'Can' expresses ability or possibility, while 'can't' negates it. Here, it contrasts the ability to run away with the inability to hide.

• The best things in life, they are free

  ➔ Comma Splice

  ➔ A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Here, 'The best things in life' and 'they are free' are independent clauses.

• If you wanna cry, cry on my shoulder

  ➔ Informal Contractions

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a contraction of 'want to,' used in informal speech. It makes the line more conversational and emotional.

• If heaven is a million years away

  ➔ Hypothetical Condition (If-clause)

  ➔ The if-clause here expresses a hypothetical situation that is unlikely or impossible. It sets up a contrast with the main clause.

• I will always stay here by your side

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will'

  ➔ 'Will' is used to express a promise or a strong intention for the future. Here, it emphasizes the speaker's commitment to staying by the listener's side.

• Yes, I'll show you what real love can do

  ➔ Future Contraction ('I'll')

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will,' used to express future actions. It is more informal and conversational.

• What real love can do

  ➔ Noun Clause

  ➔ This is a noun clause functioning as the object of the verb 'show.' It refers to the action or result of real love.