Komm Wieder – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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sitz /zɪts/ A2 |
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draußen /ˈdʁaʊsən/ A2 |
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sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A2 |
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wärmt /ˈvɛʁmt/ B1 |
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wind /vɪnt/ A2 |
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kaum /kaʊm/ A2 |
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besser /ˈbɛsər/ B1 |
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geht /ɡeːt/ A1 |
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nach /naːx/ A1 |
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hause /ˈhaʊzə/ A1 |
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wieder /ˈviːdɐ/ A2 |
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gemeint /ɡəˈmaɪnt/ B2 |
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fort /fɔʁt/ A2 |
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haus /haʊs/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich sitz hier draußen im Halbschatten
➔ Dative case after preposition 'in' to indicate location.
➔ The preposition "im" is a contraction of "in dem", where "dem" is the dative masculine/neuter form of the definite article. It signifies the location where the speaker is sitting.
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Mir wird klar, dass ich kaum Zeit hatte
➔ The phrase "Mir wird klar" uses the dative case and passive voice to express that something becomes clear to the speaker.
➔ "Mir" is the dative form of "ich" (I), indicating that the clarity happens *to* the speaker. "Wird" is the auxiliary verb for the passive voice.
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Was könnte eigentlich kaum besser sein
➔ Modal verb "könnte" (could) used in a subjunctive mood (Konjunktiv II) to express possibility or uncertainty. Negative adverb 'kaum' (hardly) used with comparative adjective 'besser'.
➔ This sentence expresses that something is almost perfect. Using "könnte" in Konjunktiv II softens the statement, making it less direct. 'kaum besser' means 'hardly better', implying it's very good.
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Doch warum fühl ich mich Irgendwie allein, irgendwie alleine hier?
➔ Use of "irgendwie" (somehow) to soften the statement and express a vague feeling. The use of two similar adverbs ("allein", "alleine") to emphasize the feeling of loneliness.
➔ "Irgendwie" indicates the speaker can't pinpoint why they feel lonely. The repetition of similar adjectives/adverbs intensifies the emotion.
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Ich hab in Tausend Clubs bis morgens getanzt
➔ Preposition 'in' with accusative to indicate duration or extent. Use of 'bis' to indicate a time limit. Use of past participle "getanzt" to form Perfekt tense.
➔ 'In Tausend Clubs' indicates a large number of clubs where the action took place. 'Bis morgens' means 'until the morning'. The Perfekt tense 'hab getanzt' shows an action completed in the past.
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Ich hab Millionen kleine Bäume gepflanzt
➔ Use of Perfekt tense (hab gepflanzt) to describe a completed action in the past. The use of 'Millionen' (millions) to express a large, indefinite quantity.
➔ The sentence uses the Perfekt tense to indicate the action of planting trees is completed. "Millionen" is used figuratively to emphasize the speaker has accomplished a lot.
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Doch komm wieder, komm wieder nach Hause zu euch
➔ Imperative form "komm" (come) used to express a strong desire or request. Preposition 'zu' (to) with dative pronoun 'euch' (you - plural, informal) to indicate direction.
➔ The repeated imperative "komm wieder" emphasizes the speaker's longing to return home. "Zu euch" indicates returning *to* a group of familiar people.