Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language can be an empowering journey of self-discovery, much like the message in OK KID's song “Ich kann alles.” This track, with its powerful and clear lyrics about self-confidence, offers a great opportunity to dive into the German language. The song's energetic and genre-blending style makes learning its motivational message a fun and engaging experience. Discover the power of believing in yourself, both in language learning and in life, through this uplifting song.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Ego /ˈeːgo/ B1 |
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Herz /hɛrts/ A2 |
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Wasserwerfer /ˈvasɐˌvɛʁfɐ/ B2 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A1 |
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Lied /liːt/ A2 |
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Freiheit /ˈfʁaɪhaɪt/ B1 |
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Vogel /ˈfoːɡl/ A2 |
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Spruch /ʃpʁʊx/ B2 |
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Rauschen /ˈʁaʊnʃn̩/ B2 |
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Fallen /ˈfalən/ A2 |
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fliegen /ˈfliːɡn̩/ B2 |
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schreiben /ˈʃʁaɪbən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich nehm' mein Ego, quetsch' es aus
➔ Present tense for actions happening now.
➔ The phrase "Ich nehm'" indicates an action that the speaker is currently taking.
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Ich kann alles
➔ Modal verb usage to express ability.
➔ The phrase "Ich kann" shows the speaker's ability to do something.
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Bis ich aufschlag' beweis' ich, dass ich flieg'
➔ Subordinate clause to express a condition.
➔ The clause "Bis ich aufschlag'" sets a condition for the action in the main clause.
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Wollte nicht so sein wie sie
➔ Past tense to express a desire.
➔ The phrase "Wollte nicht" indicates a past desire not to be like someone.
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Ich hab' mich an mir verblendet
➔ Reflexive verb usage.
➔ The phrase "Ich hab' mich" indicates that the subject is acting upon itself.
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Und die Vögel, sie zwitschern immer noch das alte Lied
➔ Present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions.
➔ The phrase "sie zwitschern" indicates that the birds are currently singing.
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Ich hab mir alles geglaubt
➔ Past perfect tense to indicate a completed action.
➔ The phrase "Ich hab mir" indicates that the speaker believed something in the past.
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