Lyrics & Translation
Embark on a linguistic and emotional journey with Bosse's "Steine"! This powerful pop anthem offers a unique insight into contemporary German songwriting, blending profound, metaphorical lyrics about overcoming personal struggles with an engaging, driving sound. By exploring its themes of resilience and connection, learners can delve into rich German vocabulary and expressions related to emotions and challenges, while experiencing the depth and artistry that makes Bosse a celebrated artist in Germany.
Key Vocabulary
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Geröll /gəˈrœl/ B2 |
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Felsen /ˈfɛlzən/ B2 |
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Schmerz /ˈʃmɛrt͡s/ B1 |
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Fragen /ˈfʁaːɡn/ A2 |
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Vermissen /fɛʁˈmɪsn̩/ B2 |
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Hände /ˈhɛndə/ A2 |
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Steine /ˈʃtaɪnə/ A2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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Licht /lɪçt/ B1 |
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Glanz /glaːnt͡s/ C1 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich grabe im Geröll mit beiden Händen
➔ Use of the verb 'graben' in the present tense with a first-person subject
➔ The singer is performing an action in the present tense, describing what they are doing.
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Sollen sie mich unter sich begraben
➔ Use of the modal verb 'sollen' in the subjunctive mood to express an obligation or suggestion
➔ The singer expresses an obligation or wish that others would bury them.
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Ich denk, nur so geht es vorbei
➔ Use of the present tense of 'gehen' with 'es' as a reflexive or impersonal pronoun
➔ The speaker is expressing that only by doing this will the situation end.
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Und dann sitz ich auf'm Bett und esse Steine
➔ Use of the conjugated verb 'sitzen' in the first person singular with preposition 'auf' + dative
➔ The speaker is describing the action of sitting on the bed while doing something else.
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Werde ich tonnenweise Schutt nach oben bringen
➔ Use of the future tense form 'werde' + infinitive to indicate a future action
➔ The speaker is expressing an intention or plan to carry out a future action.
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Von neuem Leben, neuem Licht
➔ Use of dative case with adjectives to describe new qualities or states
➔ This phrase uses the dative case with adjectives to express a state of rebirth or renewal.
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Schönste Zeit
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Augen zu Musik an
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Steine
Bosse
Der letzte Tanz
Bosse
So oder So
Bosse
Liebe Ist Leise
Bosse
Hallo Hometown
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