Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German hip-hop with Casper's "So perfekt." This track, featuring Marteria, offers a unique blend of poetic lyrics and electronic beats, making it a great entry point for understanding contemporary German music and its lyrical depth. Learn about the nuances of German expression through a song that resonates with themes of youth, aspiration, and the beauty found in imperfection.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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setzt /zɛt͡st/ A2 |
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Sport /ʃpɔʁt/ A1 |
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wählt /vɛːlt/ A2 |
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quält /kvɛːlt/ B1 |
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steckt /ʃtɛkt/ A2 |
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Nacht /naxt/ A1 |
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tanzen /ˈtant͡sn̩/ A1 |
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Welt /vɛlt/ A1 |
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perfekt /pɛʁˈfɛkt/ A2 |
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lacht /laxt/ A1 |
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weinst /vaɪ̯nst/ A1 |
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strahlst /ʃtʁaːlst/ B1 |
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scheinst /ʃaɪ̯nst/ A2 |
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kratzt /kʁat͡st/ B1 |
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beißt /baɪ̯st/ B1 |
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brennst /bʁɛnst/ B1 |
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wächst /vɛkst/ A2 |
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Süß /zyːs/ A1 |
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Traum /tʁaʊ̯m/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wenn schon scheiße tanzen, dann so
➔ Conditional sentence with 'wenn' + present tense + 'dann' + infinitive
➔ This is a conditional sentence structure where 'wenn' introduces a condition, and 'dann' indicates the result.
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Du lachst, du weinst, du strahlst, du scheinst
➔ Repetition of the present tense verb forms to emphasize multiple actions
➔ The repeated verb forms create a rhythm and emphasize different emotional states.
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Was du brennst, wie du wächst, wie du wächst
➔ Use of 'wie' + verb to compare two actions, with 'du' as the subject
➔ The 'wie' + verb structure is used to make comparisons between actions or states.
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Sag dir, diese Welt ist perfekt
➔ Imperative + reflexive pronoun 'dir' + indirect statement
➔ The imperative 'Sag' (say/tell) commands someone to tell themselves that the world is perfect.
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Alles wird perfekt, so perfekt
➔ Simple present tense of 'werden' + adjective to form the passive voice
➔ 'Alles wird perfekt' means 'everything becomes perfect,' using 'werden' + adjective in present tense.
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So perfekt
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Im Ascheregen
Casper

Jambalaya
Casper

Alles endet
Casper

Champion Sound
Marteria, Casper

Supernova
Marteria, Casper
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