Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of Söhne Mannheims' "Und wenn ein Lied." This song beautifully illustrates how music can offer solace and connection, making it a special piece for understanding the power of shared human experience through German lyrics.
Key Vocabulary
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Lied /liːt/ A2 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ B1 |
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Nacht /nɑxt/ A2 |
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Herz /hɛrts/ B1 |
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Geäst /ˈɡɛɛst/ C1 |
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Wüste /ˈvʏstə/ B1 |
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Schmerz /ʃmɛrts/ B2 |
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Herstellung /hɛrˈʃtɛlʊŋ/ C1 |
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Schritt /ʃrɪt/ B1 |
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Klarheit /ˈklɑːʁhaɪt/ C1 |
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Schleier /ˈʃlaɪə/ B2 |
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Gefahr /ˈɡfaːɐ̯/ B2 |
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Verbindung /fɛrˈbɪndʊŋ/ B2 |
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Zeit /tsaɪt/ A2 |
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Gedanken /ɡəˈdaŋkn̩/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wenn ein Lied meine Lippen verlässt
➔ Use of the subjunctive/conditional 'wenn' to indicate a condition.
➔ 'Wenn' introduces a conditional clause meaning 'if' or 'when'.
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damit du Liebe empfängst
➔ Use of 'damit' to express purpose or intent, meaning 'so that'.
➔ 'Damit' introduces a purpose clause indicating the goal of the action.
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die Wüste lebt
➔ Use of present tense to describe a general truth or state.
➔ The phrase is in the present tense, indicating that the 'desert' is alive in a metaphorical sense.
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Ich bin der erste, der dich befreit
➔ Use of relative clause 'der' to specify 'the first' who performs the action.
➔ The relative pronoun 'der' introduces a clause describing 'the first' who acts.
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In unserer Sanduhr fällt das letzte Korn
➔ Use of 'fällt' in present tense to describe the falling of sand.
➔ 'Fällt' is a verb in the present tense meaning 'falls' or 'is falling'.
Album: NOIZ
Same Singer
Geh davon aus
Söhne Mannheims
Vielleicht
Söhne Mannheims
Und wenn ein Lied
Söhne Mannheims
Guten Morgen
Söhne Mannheims
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