Illegale Fans – English Lyrics

• By: Deichkind
• Album: Neues Vom Dauerzustand

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Deichkind with "Illegale Fans," a German electro-hip-hop track that boldly tackles themes of digital rebellion and copyright in a uniquely humorous and defiant way. By exploring its satirical lyrics and energetic style, you can gain insight into modern German slang, cultural commentary, and a playful approach to language, making it a fantastic and unconventional gateway to learning German.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tanzen /ˈtæn.tsn̩/ B1	verb - to dance
schießen /ˈʃiː.sən/ B2	verb - to shoot
netzwerke /ˈnɛtˌvɜːrkə/ B2	noun - networks
systeme /ˈzɪs.təm/ B2	noun - systems
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - intense anger or fury
cent /sɛnt/ A2	noun - a monetary unit of less than one dollar/euro
blase /blɑːz/ C1	noun - a bubble, especially in a liquid or soap film
hacker /ˈhæk.ər/ B2	noun - person who gains unauthorized access to data or computer systems
imperium /ɪmˈpɪəriəm/ C1	noun - command or authority, especially in a political context
rebel /ˈrɛb.əl/ B2	noun - a person who opposes or fights against authority or control
fans /fænz/ A2	noun - people who support or admire someone or something
verstand /fɪˈstænd/ C1	noun - understanding or intelligence
strategie /stræˈtiːdʒi/ C1	noun - a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim

Key Grammar Structures

• Wir tanzen um den Feuerberg aus lodernden CDs

  ➔ Present tense for ongoing actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Wir tanzen" indicates an ongoing action of dancing.

• Keine Macht für Niemand - wir werden uns nicht stell'n

  ➔ Negation with 'kein' and future tense.

  ➔ The phrase "Keine Macht für Niemand" emphasizes the absence of power.

• Wir schließen eure Tore zu und schlucken dann den Schlüssel

  ➔ Present tense for habitual actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Wir schließen eure Tore zu" indicates a habitual action of closing doors.

• Wir sind keine Einzeltäter, man, wir sind die Massen

  ➔ Use of 'keine' for negation and emphasis.

  ➔ The phrase "Wir sind keine Einzeltäter" emphasizes that they are not individuals but part of a larger group.

• Copyrights sind was für Loser

  ➔ Use of 'sind' for identity and classification.

  ➔ The phrase "Copyrights sind was für Loser" classifies copyrights as something negative.

• Wir sind zu viel, wir sind zu nah, wir sind zu schnell

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis.

  ➔ The repetition of "wir sind" emphasizes their strength in numbers.