Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the unique sound of "Der Rest meines Lebens" by KUMMER and Max Raabe, a captivating blend of modern German rap and classic chanson. This song offers a relatable exploration of aging and life's evolving phases, providing an authentic and emotionally rich context for learning German vocabulary related to personal reflection, future anxieties, and daily life transitions. Its distinct cross-genre collaboration makes it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
---|---|
verpasst /fɛrˈpast/ B1 |
|
balancier /balɑ̃sjeː/ B2 |
|
entspannt /ɛntˈʃpant/ B2 |
|
Eskalation /ɛska.laˈt͡si̯oːn/ B2 |
|
Risikoanlagen /ˈʁiːzikoˌʔanlaːgən/ C1 |
|
bleiben /ˈblaɪbən/ A2 |
|
jung /jʊŋ/ A1 |
|
schlafen /ˈʃlaːfən/ A2 |
|
schön /ʃøːn/ A2 |
|
Lebens /ˈleːbns/ B2 |
|
Krise /ˈkʁiːzə/ B2 |
|
neidisch /ˈnaɪdɪʃ/ C1 |
|
What does “verpasst” mean in the song "Der Rest meines Lebens"?
Learn fast – go deep – and remember longer with interactive exercises in the app!
Key Grammar Structures
-
Den Club der 27 hab ich ziemlich klar verpasst
➔ Present perfect tense with 'haben' + past participle to express an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.
➔ This structure indicates an action completed in the past that still has relevance today.
-
Irgendwann bin ich zu alt um jung zu sterben
➔ Use of 'zu + infinitive' to express purpose or a subjective state (e.g., 'to die young').
➔ It expresses a subjective feeling or a goal that is impossible or unlikely to achieve.
-
Wer weiß vielleicht hab ich ja eine Quater-life-crisis
➔ Use of 'vielleicht' (maybe) with the present perfect 'hab ich' to express uncertainty about a current situation.
➔ It indicates uncertainty or speculation about the current state or situation.
-
Wirklich versucht
➔ Adverb 'wirklich' placed before the verb to emphasize the sincerity of the attempt.
➔ It emphasizes the genuineness or sincerity of the effort made.
-
Glaub mir ich, ich hab's versucht
➔ Use of 'Glaub mir' (believe me) as an informal way to emphasize sincerity, followed by 'ich hab's versucht' (I tried).
➔ It is an informal way to affirm sincerity and honesty in what is being expressed.
-
Das erst Mal international für die Bayern sein
➔ Using 'für' + dative noun 'die Bayern' to indicate representing or being for the benefit of a group.
➔ It expresses acting on behalf of or for the benefit of the specified group.
-
Nicht mehr reden über Politik, da streiten wir nur wieder
➔ Use of 'über' + accusative noun 'Politik' to specify the topic of conversation.
➔ It specifies the subject of the conversation as politics.
Album: KIOX
Same Singer
Related Songs

Sailing
Rod Stewart

Alice By The Hudson
AJR

Pistol
Cigarettes After Sex

Rule The World
Take That

Rollin'
Meghan Trainor

Miss You Nights
Westlife

Fire In Me
John Newman

Fetish
Selena Gomez, Gucci Mane

Loving You's a Dirty Job (But Somebody's Gotta Do It)
Bonnie Tyler

Have Mercy On Me Now
Hillsong UNITED

Living In A Haze
Milky Chance, The Beaches

Rollacoasta
Robin Thicke, Estelle

I Feel You
Wonder Girls

Dopamine
Kungs, JHart

Love Life
Major Lazer, Azaryah

Angels On My Side
Rick Astley

Found You First
Alec Benjamin

Private Dancer
Tina Turner

I'm Hardcore
David Choi, JR Aquino, Ryan Higa

Apologize
OneRepublic