Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the German language with MONTREAL's "Das falsche Pferd," a punk rock song about regret and missing out. This track offers a glimpse into German punk culture while teaching relatable vocabulary about friendship, choices, and disappointment.
Key Vocabulary
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fest /fest/ B1 |
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sich /zɪç/ A2 |
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erfüllt /ɛɐˈfʏlt/ B2 |
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gemeinschaftsekstase /ɡəˌmaɪnʃaftsɛkˈstaːzə/ C2 |
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räumlichkeit /ˌʁɔymlɪçˈkaɪt/ C2 |
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fröhlichkeit /ˈfʁøːlɪçkaɪt/ B2 |
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runde /ˈʁʊn.də/ A2 |
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freunde /ˈfʁɔʏndə/ A1 |
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blinden /ˈblɪndn̩/ B1 |
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trägt /tʁeːkt/ B1 |
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große /ˈɡʁoːsə/ A2 |
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haus /haʊs/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Das wird ein Fest, wie man es selten gesehen hat
➔ Subjunctive II (Konjunktiv II) in an unreal conditional clause. *wie man es selten gesehen hat* acts as a comparative clause using the subjunctive II to express something hypothetical or unlikely.
➔ The clause "wie man es selten gesehen hat" compares the upcoming party to something rarely witnessed, implying it will be exceptional. The use of the subjunctive "hat" (past subjunctive of "haben") creates a sense of something not truly realized yet.
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Davon wird man sich noch lang erzählen
➔ Passive voice with impersonal pronoun "man". The use of "wird" + infinitive "erzählen" indicates a future passive construction.
➔ The sentence translates to "People will be talking about it for a long time." "Man" is an impersonal pronoun similar to "one" in English, used when the actor is not specified. The construction "wird ... erzählen" expresses a future action in the passive voice.
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Sowas findet nur einmal im Jahrzehnt statt
➔ Word order with emphasis on the adverbial phrase. "Sowas" (something like that) is placed at the beginning for emphasis, followed by the verb "findet".
➔ Normally, in a declarative sentence, the subject would come first. By placing "Sowas" at the beginning, the speaker draws more attention to the rarity of the event.
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Da sollte man auf keinen Fall fehlen
➔ Modal verb "sollte" expressing advice or obligation in the subjunctive mood. The use of "keinen Fall" intensifies the obligation to not miss the event.
➔ "Sollte" implies a strong recommendation or expectation. "Auf keinen Fall" (in no case) emphasizes the importance of attending, creating a sense of urgency or regret if one were to miss it.
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Erfüllt hier die gesamte Räumlichkeit
➔ Inverted word order for emphasis. The verb "Erfüllt" comes before the subject, "orgastische Gemeinschaftsekstase". This emphasizes the action of filling.
➔ By placing the verb first, the sentence highlights the action of the ecstatic atmosphere filling the space, rather than simply stating what is filling it.
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Versteht man sich doch blind und prompt
➔ The use of "doch" as a modal particle emphasizes the already existing mutual understanding. The reflexive verb "sich verstehen" means to understand each other.
➔ "Doch" in this context adds a sense of affirmation or agreement, suggesting that the understanding between the friends is intuitive and immediate ("blind und prompt"). It implies a shared history and unspoken connection.
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Zieh'n sie gemeinsam durch die Dunkelheit
➔ Shortened verb form: "Zieh'n" instead of "ziehen". This is common in informal speech or song lyrics. It indicates a group action, moving through the darkness.
➔ The verb "ziehen" means to pull or move. Here, it implies they are moving together through the darkness, likely referring to a metaphorical darkness of life or hardship, or literally walking at night.
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