Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with 'Geiles Leben' by Glasperlenspiel is a fantastic way to engage with contemporary German pop culture. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy to follow along and pick up new vocabulary related to lifestyle and relationships. Its narrative of personal growth and staying true to oneself provides a meaningful context for language learning, making the experience both educational and emotionally resonant.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ A1 |
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Sorgen /ˈzɔʁɡən/ B1 |
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gefunden /ɡəˈfʊndən/ A2 |
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besorgen /bəˈzɔʁɡən/ B2 |
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entspannt /ɛntˈʃpant/ B1 |
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verstehen /fɛɐ̯ˈʃteːən/ A2 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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geiles /ˈɡaɪ̯ləs/ B2 |
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Champagnerfeten /ʃamˈpanjɐˌfeːtn̩/ C1 |
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Fame /feɪm/ B2 |
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Geld /ɡɛlt/ A1 |
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Villen /ˈvɪlən/ B1 |
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Sonnenbrillen /ˈzɔnənˌbrɪlən/ A2 |
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sehen /ˈzeːən/ A1 |
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verschwindest /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɪndəst/ B2 |
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erleben /ɛɐ̯ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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Glanz /ɡlant͡s/ B2 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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Helden /ˈhɛldən/ B1 |
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verbrannt /fɛɐ̯ˈbʁant/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Du führst ein Leben ohne Sorgen
➔ Present Tense (Präsens)
➔ Uses the present tense to describe a general truth or ongoing state. "führst" is the second-person singular form of "führen" (to lead/live).
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Was du heute kannst besorgen, Das schiebst du ganz entspannt auf morgen
➔ Relative Clause and Separable Verb
➔ "Was du heute kannst besorgen" is a relative clause acting as the subject. "aufschieben" (to postpone) is a separable verb; "auf" is separated and placed at the end.
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Ich hab 'ne Weile gebraucht, um zu verstehen
➔ Infinitive Clause with 'um zu'
➔ The phrase "um zu verstehen" is an infinitive clause expressing purpose. It means 'in order to understand'.
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Denn wie du dich veränderst, will ich mir nicht geben
➔ Subordinate Clause with 'wie' and Reflexive Pronoun
➔ "Wie du dich veränderst" is a subordinate clause acting as the object of the verb "geben". "dich" is a reflexive pronoun because the subject "du" is also the object of the verb "verändern".
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Ich seh doch ganz genau, dass du eigentlich was anderes willst
➔ Subordinate Clause with 'dass'
➔ "dass du eigentlich was anderes willst" is a subordinate clause that functions as the direct object of "seh" (see). 'dass' introduces a statement of fact or belief.
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Merkst du nicht, dass auch du langsam verschwindest?
➔ Interrogative sentence with Subordinate Clause
➔ The sentence is a question formed using the verb "merken". The subordinate clause "dass auch du langsam verschwindest" functions as the object of "merken".
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Es geht nicht darum, was andere in dir sehen
➔ Indirect Question with 'was'
➔ "was andere in dir sehen" is an indirect question introduced by "was". It functions as a noun clause.
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