Lyrics & Translation
Explore the depths of love and commitment with Marius Müller-Westernhagen's iconic song "Weil ich dich liebe." Through its powerful lyrics and emotional melody, this song offers insight into expressing profound affection and overcoming life's challenges in a relationship.
Key Vocabulary
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Wüste /ˈvʏstə/ B2 |
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Berge /ˈbɛʁɡə/ B1 |
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Wasser /ˈvasɐ/ A2 |
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fand /fant/ A2 |
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schworen /ˈʃvoːʁən/ B2 |
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geboren /ɡəˈbɔːʁən/ B1 |
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lebe /ˈleːbə/ A2 |
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Gebannter /ɡəˈbʊʁən/ C1 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ A2 |
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Sehnsucht /ˈzeːnʊçt/ C1 |
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brauch' /bʁaʊx/ A2 |
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Verzeih /fɛʁˈtsaɪ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ich habe dir geschworen, Dass du mir nicht entkommst
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv II) in a subordinate clause introduced by 'dass'.
➔ The use of 'entkommst' in Konjunktiv II ('entkommen' in Konjunktiv II is 'entkäme', here conjugated to 'entkämest' but simplified to 'entkommst' in spoken German) expresses a strong intention or command disguised as a possibility. The speaker has sworn that the other person will not escape. The standard way to express this would be *Du entkommst mir nicht*. However, using *dass du mir nicht entkommst* after *Ich habe dir geschworen* turns this into a subordinate clause that echoes that vow. It's a more forceful and dramatic declaration than a simple statement.
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Ich kann auch nicht treu sein, Ich lüg' sowieso
➔ Use of 'sowieso' as an adverb expressing certainty or inevitability.
➔ 'Sowieso' implies that lying is a given fact about the speaker, emphasizing a self-admitted flaw. It's stronger than just saying 'Ich lüge', because it suggests a pre-existing condition or habit.
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Bei dir wird's anders sein
➔ Future tense with 'werden' and shortened form 'wird's'
➔ This expresses a hope or belief that things will be different with the person being addressed compared to previous relationships or situations. The contraction 'wird's' is common in colloquial German.
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Du bist für mich geboren
➔ Passive voice construction using 'sein' + 'geboren' expressing a state of being destined.
➔ This phrase implies a strong sense of destiny or predetermination, suggesting that the relationship is inevitable and meant to be.
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Ich habe Sehnsucht, Ich verzehr' mich nach dir
➔ Reflexive verb 'sich verzehren' used with the preposition 'nach' to express longing or craving.
➔ 'Sich verzehren nach' expresses a profound yearning, often suggesting an almost destructive level of desire. The reflexive nature adds intensity to the emotion.
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Es wird dir nicht gelingen!
➔ Future tense (using 'werden') expressing a certainty or strong prediction about something not happening.
➔ The speaker is confident that the other person won't succeed in, for example, denying their love. The use of the future tense suggests unwavering belief.
Same Singer
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