Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with Lacrimosa's 'Revolution.' This powerful song, with its German lyrics, offers a unique opportunity to learn the language through its passionate call for change. The direct and emotive language provides a window into the band's critique of modern society, making it a compelling piece for both language learners and those interested in a deeper musical experience.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Revolution /ˌrɛv.əˈluː.ʃən/ B2 |
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master /ˈmæs.tər/ B1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B2 |
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freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ B2 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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strength /strɛŋkθ/ B2 |
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hope /hoʊp/ B1 |
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rise /raɪz/ B1 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Der Mensch hat eine Welt erschaffen, die menschenfeindlich ist
➔ Use of the present perfect tense (hat erschaffen) to indicate an action completed in the past with relevance to the present.
➔ The phrase "hat erschaffen" combines the auxiliary "hat" (has) with the past participle "erschaffen" (created).
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Spuck es aus, spuck es alles aus, Baby!
➔ Imperative mood used for commands or requests, here with the verb "spuck" (spit).
➔ Imperative form of "spuck" (spit), instructing someone to spit out everything.
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Das ist unsere Revolution!
➔ Present tense simple to declare a statement or exclamation.
➔ The phrase "Das ist" uses the present tense of "sein" (to be) to declare identity or proclamation.
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Einfach aufstehen... nicht mehr wegsehen.
➔ Imperative verb form "aufstehen" (stand up) combined with a negative phrase "nicht mehr wegsehen" (no longer look away).
➔ The imperative "aufstehen" orders someone to stand up; the phrase "nicht mehr wegsehen" is a negative command meaning 'to stop looking away'.
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Keiner ist allein auf dieser Erde, Doch jeder ist allein in dieser Welt!
➔ Use of negation "Keiner" (no one) with indefinite pronouns and contrasting conjunction "Doch" (but) to emphasize differences.
➔ "Keiner" means "no one", and is used here with "ist allein" (is alone) to emphasize solitude; "Doch" introduces a contrast between different contexts.
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Lacrimosa

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