Maria Magdalena – English Lyrics

• By: Sandra
• Album: 1985

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic journey, and Sandra's "Maria Magdalena" is a perfect place to start with German pop culture. This iconic 80s synth-pop track is not only incredibly catchy, making the lyrics easier to remember, but it also carries a powerful message of independence and self-worth. By exploring this song, you'll get a feel for the classic Euro-disco sound and learn vocabulary related to identity and relationships, all while enjoying a timeless dance hit.

[English]

You take my love

You want my soul

I would be crazy to share your life

Why can't you see what I am?

Sharpen your senses and turn the knife

Hurt me and you'll understand

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)

Promise me delight (You need love)

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)

Promise me delight (You need love)

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Why must I lie?

...

Find alibis?

...

When will you wake up and realize?

I can't surrender to you?

Play for affection and win the prize?

I know those party games too

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)

Promise me delight (You need love)

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)

Promise me delight (You need love)

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh

Oh oh oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh

...

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena (You're a victim of the fight, you need love)

Promise me delight (You need love)

I'll never be Maria Magdalena (You're a creature of the night)

Maria Magdalena

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
soul /soʊl/ A2	noun - the spiritual part of a person
crazy /ˈkreɪ.zi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged or very excited
share /ʃɛər/ A2	verb - to have a common purpose or to use things together
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each 24-hour cycle
victim /ˈvɪk.tɪm/ B2	noun - a person harmed by someone or something else
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a violent struggle or disagreement verb - to struggle or to compete against someone
delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ B2	noun - great pleasure or joy verb - to please greatly
creature /ˈkriː.tʃər/ B2	noun - a living being, especially an animal
fight /faɪt/ B1	noun - a violent struggle or disagreement