Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German music with SDP and Bela B's "Das Lied"! This track is a unique opportunity to learn German while enjoying clever satire. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary and get a humorous insight into the German music scene's perspective on commercialism and catchy tunes. The song's self-referential lyrics and infectious melody make it a memorable and fun way to engage with the language.
Key Vocabulary
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Lied /liːt/ A1 |
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Refrain /ʁefʁɛn/ B1 |
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Melodie /meloˈdiː/ A2 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A1 |
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Dreck /dʁɛk/ B2 |
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Text /tɛkst/ A1 |
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Strophe /ˈʃtʁoːfə/ B1 |
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Song /sɔŋ/ A1 |
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Thema /ˈteːma/ A2 |
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Zeile /ˈtsaɪ̯lə/ A1 |
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Video /ˈviːdeo/ A1 |
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Tänzer /ˈtɛntsɐ/ A2 |
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Beat /biːt/ A2 |
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Stimme /ˈʃtɪmə/ A1 |
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Kind /kɪnt/ A1 |
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Kontostand /ˈkɔntoˌʃtant/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Das ist der Refrain, die Melodie ist voll der Schrott.
➔ Present tense for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "Das ist der Refrain" uses the present tense to indicate that this is the refrain.
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Doch nach einmal hörn kriegst du sie nie mehr aus dem Kopf.
➔ Future tense for predictions.
➔ The phrase "kriegst du sie nie mehr aus dem Kopf" suggests a future outcome based on current actions.
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Ich singe irgendeinen Dreck.
➔ Use of indefinite pronouns.
➔ The word "irgendeinen" is an indefinite pronoun that refers to something nonspecific.
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Ich könnte nen Song machen der wirklich was verändert.
➔ Conditional mood for hypothetical situations.
➔ The phrase "Ich könnte nen Song machen" indicates a hypothetical ability to create a song.
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Hier könnte Ihre Werbung stehen.
➔ Use of modal verbs for suggestions.
➔ The phrase "Hier könnte Ihre Werbung stehen" suggests a possibility for advertising.
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Das ist Mathematik.
➔ Simple present for definitions.
➔ The phrase "Das ist Mathematik" defines what is being discussed.
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Und ich Wette bis jetzt hast du noch nicht einmal gemerkt.
➔ Present perfect for actions with relevance to the present.
➔ The phrase "hast du noch nicht einmal gemerkt" indicates an action that has not been realized up to now.
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