Gäa – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

• By: Oonagh
• Album: Oonagh

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of "Gäa" by Oonagh, a captivating ethno-pop song that beautifully intertwines German and the mystical Elvish language of Quenya. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore the sounds and rhythms of both languages through its powerful lyrics and ethereal melodies. You can learn about themes of nature, connection, and fantasy, and appreciate how Oonagh seamlessly blends diverse musical and linguistic elements to create a truly special and transportive listening experience.

[English]

Covered with morning mist

The daylight hidden in the leaves

She lives within us, in rocks and woods

Preserving the world, giving Earth its shape

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Grace of endless life, shining bright

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

All that is, and what will be, beyond time

Listen to the wind, hear the night

With every word, Gäa gives you strength

Open yourself, she will embrace you

Her breath carries your soul upward

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Grace of endless life, shining bright

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

All that is, and what will be, beyond time

You weave the world to the end of days

Feel her heart, it beats within us

Life follows her eternal pulse

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Grace of endless life, shining bright

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

All that is, and what will be, beyond time

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Grace of endless life, shining bright

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

All that is, and what will be, beyond time

You weave the world to the end of days

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[German]

Morgenglanz von Tau bedeckt

Das Tageslicht in den Blättern versteckt

Sie lebt in uns in Fels und Wald

Bewahrt die Welt, gibt der Erde Gestalt

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Amil ily'engwion, ilyo coirëa

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Óma ómaron, a tana men i tië

Lausch dem Wind, erhör die Nacht

Mit jedem Wort schenke Gäa dir Kraft

Öffne dich, sie nimmt dich auf

Ihr Atem trägt deine Seele hinauf

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Amil ily'engwion, ilyo coirëa

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Óma ómaron, a tana men i tië

Du webst die Welt bis ans Ende der Zeit

Spür ihr Herz, es schlägt in uns

Das Leben folgt ihrem ewigen Puls

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Amil ily'engwion, ilyo coirëa

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Óma ómaron, a tana men i tië

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Amil ily'engwion, ilyo coirëa

Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Nárë ar nén, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Vist' ar cemen, Gäa, Gäa, Gäa

Óma ómaron, a tana men i tië

Du webst die Welt bis ans Ende der Zeit

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Morgenglanz /ˈmɔʁŋənˌɡlants/ B2	noun - morning glow
Tageslicht /ˈtaːɡəsˌlɪçt/ B1	noun - daylight
Blättern /ˈblɛtɐn/ B1	noun - leaves
Welt /vɛlt/ A2	noun - world
Erde /ˈeːʁdə/ A1	noun - earth
Kraft /kʁaft/ B2	noun - strength
Atem /ˈaːtəm/ B1	noun - breath
Seele /ˈzeːlə/ B2	noun - soul
Herz /hɛʁts/ B1	noun - heart
Leben /ˈleːbən/ A2	noun - life
Puls /pʊls/ B2	noun - pulse
Wind /vɪnd/ A2	noun - wind
Nacht /naχt/ A2	noun - night
Fels /fɛls/ B1	noun - rock
Wald /valt/ A2	noun - forest
webst /vɛpst/ B1	verb - to weave

Key Grammar Structures

• Bewahrt die Welt, gibt der Erde Gestalt

  ➔ The use of the subjunctive mood with 'bewahrt' (preserves) which implies a wish or hope, and the dative case 'der Erde' indicating the indirect object.

  ➔ The verb 'bewahrt' is in the indicative mood, but its context implies a wish or hope for preservation, typical in poetic language.

• Nárë ar nén

  ➔ Use of the conjunction 'ar' meaning 'and' to connect words in a poetic phrase.

  ➔ The conjunction 'ar' links words or phrases together, emphasizing the poetic flow of the lyrics.

• Óma ómaron, a tana men i tië

  ➔ Use of the subjunctive mood with 'ómaron' (to die) indicating a wish or hope, combined with 'a' (and) to connect clauses.

  ➔ The verb 'ómaron' is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish or hope relating to death.

• Du webst die Welt bis ans Ende der Zeit

  ➔ Use of the verb 'webst' (weaves) in the present tense, indicating ongoing action, with 'bis ans Ende der Zeit' specifying the extent of the action.

  ➔ The verb 'webst' is in the present tense, describing an ongoing action of weaving the world.