Unter Meiner Haut – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of "Unter meiner Haut," a song that beautifully captures the feeling of an indelible connection. Through its relatable lyrics and catchy electronic beats, you can explore themes of love, memory, and longing, making it a perfect gateway to understanding German pop music.
Key Vocabulary
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                             leuchtet /ˈlɔʏçtət/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fallen /ˈfalən/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             versprichst /fɛrˈʃpʁɪçst/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             dunkelrot /ˈdʊŋkəlˌʁoːt/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Angst /aŋst/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             tragen /ˈtʁaːɡən/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Herz /hɛʁts/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Stadt /ʃtat/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             vergessen /fɛʁˈɡɛsən/ B2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             brennen /ˈbʁɛnən/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Kuss /kʊs/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A2 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             singen /ˈzɪŋən/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             Nacht /naχt/ A1 | 
                        
                                                            
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                             fort /fɔʁt/ B1 | 
                        
                                                            
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Key Grammar Structures
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Schau, sie leuchtet nur für uns.
➔ Word Order (Emphasis)
➔ The usual word order would be 'Sie leuchtet nur für uns.' Placing 'Schau' at the beginning adds emphasis, acting as an interjection. This usage is common in spoken German.
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Und wir fallen durch Straßen voller Menschen
➔ Prepositional Phrase with Genitive (implied)
➔ 'voller Menschen' is a prepositional phrase acting as an attribute to 'Straßen'. Although 'voller' takes the genitive case grammatically, it's rarely used in spoken German; 'von Menschen' is more common.
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Und du sagst, du musst jetzt fort.
➔ Indirect Speech (Subjunctive I optional)
➔ This sentence reports what someone else said. While technically it *should* use Subjunctive I (Konjunktiv I), indicative is very common, especially in informal settings. 'Du musst jetzt fort' is the original statement.
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Nein, ich lass dich nicht raus.
➔ Modal Verb 'lassen' with Infinitive (Causative)
➔ 'lassen' + infinitive means 'to let' or 'to allow' something to happen. Here, 'Ich lass dich nicht raus' means 'I won't let you out.' It expresses a causative action.
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Und ich weiß, ich tue mir gerade weh.
➔ Reflexive Verb with Dative Pronoun
➔ 'weh tun' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to hurt'. The dative pronoun 'mir' indicates that the subject is hurting *themself*. 'Ich tue mir weh' = 'I am hurting myself'.
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Doch ich trag dich, unter meiner Haut
➔ Inversion for Emphasis
➔ Normally, the sentence would be 'Ich trage dich doch, unter meiner Haut.' The placement of 'doch' after the verb gives it slightly more emphasis, a common stylistic choice in German, especially in lyrics.
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Ganz egal wie lang es brennt
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Potential/Hypothetical)
➔ Although not explicitly Subjunctive II, the 'wie' clause expresses a hypothetical situation. The emphasis is on the uncertainty of how long it will burn, regardless of the actual duration.
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Ich trag mein Herz vor dir her
➔ Idiomatic Expression (Fixed Phrase)
➔ 'Sein Herz vor jemandem hertragen' is an idiom meaning 'to wear one's heart on one's sleeve,' showing one's feelings openly.
 
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