Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music offers a unique cultural immersion, and 'Leg dein Ohr auf die Schiene der Geschichte' by Freundeskreis is an excellent starting point for German. This song is special because it's not just about the melody; it's a history lesson woven into conscious hip-hop. By listening, you can learn vocabulary related to historical and political events, all while engaging with a pivotal piece of German music history that encourages critical thinking about the world around us.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Geschichte /ɡəˈʃɪçtə/ A2 |
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militär /mɪlɪˈtɛːr/ B2 |
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Attentat /ˌatnɛˈtaːt/ B2 |
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Geburtstag /ɡəˈbʊʁtstɑk/ A2 |
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despoten /ˈdɛspəˌtɛn/ C1 |
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Mensch /mɛnʃ/ A2 |
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Stimme /ˈʃtɪmə/ A2 |
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Diktatur /dɪktaˈtuːʁ/ B2 |
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Mutterschaft /ˈmʊtɐtərtʃaft/ C2 |
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Atomstrom /ˈaʊtoˌʃtʁoːm/ B2 |
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Giftgas /ˈɡɪftˌɡas/ C1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Viele menschen schrecken zurück wenn sie "geschichte" hör'n
➔ Conditional clause with 'wenn' (if)
➔ 'wenn' introduces a conditional clause, meaning 'if' in English.
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Vier langweilige stunden pro woche in der schule
➔ Use of 'pro' to indicate 'per' for time or quantity
➔ 'pro' indicates 'per' or 'each' in the context of frequency or distribution.
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Als auch geschichtlich denn da wurd' klar dass die CIA 'ne hure war
➔ Conjunction 'denn' to provide a reason (because) with a preceding clause
➔ 'denn' connects a clause to give a reason or explanation, similar to 'because'.
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'Cause if you don't go you won't know
➔ Use of 'if' for conditional sentences
➔ 'if' introduces a conditional clause, indicating that the main clause depends on the condition being true.
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'Cause you is all and all is you
➔ Use of 'is' with 'you' (non-standard, poetic form)
➔ 'is' is used poetically here with 'you' instead of the standard 'are', emphasizing a philosophical or poetic tone.
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Anything is connected to anything
➔ Use of 'is' for stating facts or truths (simple present tense)
➔ 'is' functions as the simple present tense of 'to be', stating a universal truth about interconnectedness.
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