Lyrics & Translation
Discover the emotional depth of the German language through OK KID's "Verschwende mich." This song offers a powerful look into the complexities of love and self-sacrifice, with lyrics that are both poetic and direct. Learning this song can help you understand nuanced expressions of emotion and storytelling in German. Its unique blend of musical styles also makes it a standout track in modern German music.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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verschwende /fɛɐ̯ˈʃvɛndə/ B2 |
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verliere /fɛɐ̯ˈliːrə/ B2 |
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vergesse /fɛɐ̯ˈɡɛsə/ B2 |
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singen /ˈzɪŋən/ A2 |
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tanzt /tants/ A2 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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zutun /ˈt͡suːtʊn/ B1 |
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rad /ˈʁaːt/ A2 |
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bringt /bʁɪŋt/ B2 |
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radfahren /ˈʁaːdˌfaːʁən/ B2 |
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wichtig /ˈvɪçtɪç/ B1 |
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boden /ˈbɔdən/ B2 |
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traurig /ˈtʁaʊʁɪç/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich saug dich auf, du mich aus
➔ Reflexive pronouns and accusative objects in simple present tense
➔ Uses reflexive pronouns ('dich') with verbs to show actions reflecting back on the subject.
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Ich wart auf dich
➔ Preposition 'auf' used with the accusative case for waiting
➔ Preposition 'auf' is used with the accusative case to indicate the object of waiting.
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Ich lauf dir hinterher
➔ Verb 'laufen' + dative pronoun and 'hinterher' for motion towards someone
➔ Uses the verb 'laufen' with a dative pronoun and 'hinterher' to indicate chasing or following someone.
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Ich verschwende mich in dir
➔ Reflexive verb 'verschwenden' with reflexive pronoun in accusative and 'in' + dative for location
➔ Uses the reflexive verb 'verschwenden' with the reflexive pronoun to express wasting oneself, with 'in' + dative to specify location or relation.
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Ich sing für dich
➔ Preposition 'für' used with accusative to indicate purpose or benefit
➔ Uses the preposition 'für' with the accusative case to indicate the purpose of singing, specifically for someone.
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Ich schreibe kitschige Songs
➔ Adjective 'kitschige' modifies 'Songs' and agrees in gender and number
➔ Uses the adjective 'kitschige' in its correct form to describe the noun 'Songs', matching gender and number.
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Ich gebe mich auf, nur um für dich zu leben
➔ Reflexive verb 'geben' + 'mich' in accusative and 'auf' to indicate giving up
➔ Uses reflexive 'geben' with 'mich' in accusative and 'auf' to express giving up or surrendering oneself.
Album: ZWEI
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