Lyrics & Translation
Discover the evocative world of Philipp Poisel through 'Wo fängt Dein Himmel an?'. This song, rich with poetic German lyrics, offers a unique window into themes of longing and distance, making it a special piece for language learners and music lovers alike.
Waited a thousand hours, but it brought nothing
Wrote 20 letters, until one was good enough for you
Hello, how are you? Do you sometimes think of me? Sometimes
What does the sky look like that is now above you?
There, where the sun doesn't set in summer
Where does your sky begin and where does it end?
If it reaches far enough, does the sea between us not matter anymore?
I miss you, oh, I miss you - na, na, na, na, na
Dam, dam, dam, dam, dam - dam, dam, dam, dam, dam
Na, na, na, na, na - na, na, na, na, na
Dam, dam, dam, dam, dam - dam, dam, dam, dam, dam
All clocks to the beginning, I can't see anymore
Since I met you, my heart sometimes stops
Sometimes
What does the sky look like that is now above you?
There, where the sun doesn't set in summer
Where does your sky begin, and where does it end?
If it reaches far enough, does the sea between us not matter anymore?
I miss you, oh, I miss you
Na, na, na, na, na
Dam, dam, dam, dam, dam - dam, dam, dam, dam, dam
Na, na, na, na, na - na, na, na, na, na
Dam, dam, dam, dam, dam - dam, dam, dam, dam, dam
What does the sky look like that is now above you?
There, where the sun doesn't set in summer
Where does your sky begin and where does it end?
If it reaches far enough, does the sea between us not matter anymore?
I miss you, oh, I miss you
Key Vocabulary
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Engel /ˈɛŋəl/ A2 |
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Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2 |
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Sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A1 |
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Meer /meːɐ̯/ A2 |
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Herz /hɛʁts/ A2 |
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fehlen /ˈfeːlən/ B1 |
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warten /ˈvaʁtən/ A2 |
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schreiben /ˈʃʁaɪbən/ A2 |
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sehen /ˈzeːən/ A1 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A2 |
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genug /ɡəˈnuːk/ B1 |
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bringen /ˈbʁɪŋən/ B1 |
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anfangen /ˈanˌfaŋən/ B1 |
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aus /aʊs/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Zu meinem Engel **gebetet**, für kein andres Mädchen **gelacht**
➔ Past Participle as an adjective; Perfect Tense (implied)
➔ The past participles "gebetet" (prayed) and "gelacht" (laughed) are used adjectivally to describe the speaker's actions. The implied perfect tense suggests these actions are completed and have a lasting impact.
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Tausend Stunden **gewartet**, hat alles nichts gebracht
➔ Perfect Tense (implied)
➔ Similar to the first line, "gewartet" (waited) is used in a context that implies the perfect tense, indicating a completed action with present relevance. The phrase "hat alles nichts gebracht" (it all brought nothing) shows that the action had no positive result.
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Wo fängt dein Himmel **an** und wo hört er auf?
➔ Separable Verb (anfangen)
➔ "anfangen" (to begin) is a separable verb. The prefix "an-" is separated from the verb stem "fangen" and goes to the end of the clause in main clauses. The grammar point here is the correct positioning of the prefix.
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Wenn er weit genug **reicht**, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus?
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv I - Indirect Speech)
➔ While not explicitly Konjunktiv I in this specific sentence, the use of "reicht" hints at a hypothetical situation. The whole sentence expresses a condition and its hypothetical consequence. Using "Konjunktiv II" (würde reichen) would be more clear, but the current form implies a level of uncertainty or indirectness.
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Du fehlst mir, **oh**, du fehlst mir
➔ Interjection
➔ The word "oh" is an interjection, expressing a strong emotion (in this case, longing or sadness). It's a standalone word used to emphasize the feeling conveyed in the surrounding phrase.
