Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with Mark Forster's "Einmal" offers a journey into the heart of everyday emotions and life's milestones. The song's clear and personal lyrics provide a beautiful context for understanding expressions of nostalgia, love, and loss. What makes "Einmal" special for language learners is its relatable storytelling, which turns vocabulary about life experiences into memorable melodic phrases.
Key Vocabulary
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Herz /hɛrts/ B1 |
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Weg /veːk/ B1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ B1 |
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Trauer /ˈtʁɔɪ̯̯ɐ/ B2 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ A2 |
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Hoffnung /ˈhɔfnʊŋ/ B2 |
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Lied /liːt/ A2 |
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Schritt /ʃʁɪt/ B1 |
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Herbst /hɛʁpst/ B2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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Vergangenheit /fɛʁˈɡaŋənhaɪt/ C1 |
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Zeit /t͡saɪt/ A2 |
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Glück /ɡlʏk/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mein Herz wie wild pochte, weil sie mich wirklich mochte.
➔ Subordinate clause with 'weil' (because).
➔ The phrase "weil sie mich wirklich mochte" explains the reason for the heart beating wildly.
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Vergesst, wer ich war, vergesst meinen Nam'n.
➔ Imperative form (command).
➔ The use of the imperative "Vergesst" indicates a command to forget.
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Nicht alles kann ich wieder haben.
➔ Negation with 'nicht' (not).
➔ The phrase "Nicht alles kann ich wieder haben" expresses that not everything can be regained.
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Einmal, und ich war da zum Glück.
➔ Use of 'und' (and) to connect clauses.
➔ The conjunction "und" connects two ideas: the moment and the speaker's presence.
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Doch was ich weiß, ich trag' ihn für immer bei mir.
➔ Use of 'doch' (but/however) to introduce contrast.
➔ The word "doch" introduces a contrasting idea about what the speaker knows.
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Nicht immer wenn 'n großer Moment vorbei ist.
➔ Use of 'nicht immer' (not always) for negation.
➔ The phrase "Nicht immer wenn 'n großer Moment vorbei ist" indicates that not every significant moment is recognized immediately.
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Sich alles dreht und sich verschiebt.
➔ Reflexive verbs (sich).
➔ The use of the reflexive verb "sich" indicates actions that reflect back on the subject.
Album: SUPERVISION
Chöre
Mark Forster
Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster
Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster
Einmal
Mark Forster
194 Länder
Mark Forster
Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
Same Singer
Chöre
Mark Forster
Sowieso
Mark Forster
Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido
Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido
Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster
Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster
Wir Sind Groß
Mark Forster
Einmal
Mark Forster
194 Länder
Mark Forster
Einer dieser Steine
Sido, Mark Forster
Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
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