Vernissage My Heart – English Lyrics

• By: Bilderbuch

Lyrics & Translation

Discover Austrian pop-rock with Bilderbuch's "Vernissage My Heart." The song's blend of German and English phrases, within a funky and melodic structure, offers a unique and enjoyable way to learn the German language. Its themes of love and pride are universal, making the lyrics both accessible and engaging for new learners.

[English]

Triff mich auf der Vernissage

Sippe am Martini bis der Morgen kommt

Du ziehst mich an 'nem weißen Band

Ich will nur das Eine, dass du vor mir liegst

Schau mich an, ja (wuh)

Mama so proud, mama so proud

Mama so proud, mama so proud, ey

Papa so proud, papa so proud

Papa so proud, papa so proud, ey

Mama so proud, mama so proud, mama so

...

Triff mich auf der Vernissage

Sippe am Martini bis zum Morgengrau'n

Du liebst mich an der weißen Wand

Doch ich bin nur das Bild, das du von mir siehst

Don't lie, don't lie, don't lie, don't lie

Mama so proud, mama so proud

Mama so proud, mama so proud, ey

Papa so proud, papa so proud

Papa so proud, papa so proud, ey

Mama so proud, mama so proud

Mama so proud, mama so proud

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to come together with someone by arrangement or chance
morning /ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ A1	noun - the early part of the day before noon
come /kʌm/ A1	verb - to move or travel toward the speaker or a place
band /bænd/ B1	noun - a strip or loop of material used to tie or hold things together
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - of the color of snow or milk
lie /laɪ/ A2	verb - to be in a flat or resting position verb - to say something that is not true
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have deep affection or strong liking for someone or something noun - a strong feeling of affection
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
proud /praʊd/ A2	adjective - feeling satisfaction or pleasure about something done or owned
image /ˈɪ.mɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a picture or visual representation of something
paint /peɪnt/ A2	verb - to apply color to a surface using a brush
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a vertical structure that divides or surrounds an area or building
martini /mɑːrˈtiː.ni/ C1	noun - a cocktail made with gin and vermouth, often garnished with an olive
vernissage /ˌvɜː.nɪˈsɑːʒ/ C2	noun - a private preview or opening of an art exhibition
pride /praɪd/ B1	noun - a feeling of satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
see /siː/ A1	verb - to notice or become aware visually

Key Grammar Structures

• Triff mich auf der Vernissage

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verb 'Triff' is in the imperative mood, used to give a command or instruction, here inviting someone to meet at the exhibition.

• Sippe am Martini bis der Morgen kommt

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'bis'

  ➔ The subjunctive mood is used with 'bis der Morgen kommt' to express a condition or time frame until the morning comes.

• Du ziehst mich an 'nem weißen Band

  ➔ Contracted Form ('nem)

  ➔ The word 'nem' is a contracted form of 'einem', common in colloquial German for a more informal tone.

• Ich will nur das Eine, dass du vor mir liegst

  ➔ Subordinate Clause with 'dass'

  ➔ The clause 'dass du vor mir liegst' is a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass', expressing a specific condition or desire.

• Mama so proud, mama so proud

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'Mama so proud' is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the pride of the mother.

• Doch ich bin nur das Bild, das du von mir siehst

  ➔ Relative Pronoun ('das')

  ➔ The relative pronoun 'das' is used to introduce a relative clause describing 'das Bild', specifying what the image is.