Lyrics & Translation
Discover the heartfelt lyrics and relatable emotion of LEA's "Zu dir." This German pop song beautifully captures the essence of true friendship and unconditional support, offering a glimpse into the comfort of having someone you can always rely on. Learn about the creation and meaning behind this popular track.
Key Vocabulary
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sein /zaɪn/ A1 |
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gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1 |
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träume /ˈtʁɔʏ̯mə/ A2 |
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leben /ˈleːbən/ A2 |
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glücklich /ˈɡlʏklɪç/ B1 |
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fehler /ˈfeːlɐ/ B1 |
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trauer /ˈtʁaʊ̯ɐ/ B2 |
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teilen /ˈtaɪ̯lən/ B2 |
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Energie /eˈnɛʁɡi/ B2 |
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schäme /ˈʃɛːmə/ B2 |
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Wahl /vaːl/ B2 |
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letzte /ˈlɛt͡st͡sə/ B2 |
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platzen /ˈplat͡sən/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wenn ich sein muss wie ich wirklich bin
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv II) in Conditional Clauses
➔ The use of "wenn" + "sein muss" (Konjunktiv II form) indicates a hypothetical or unreal situation. It translates to 'If I had to be...'
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Ich würd zu dir gehen
➔ Subjunctive Mood (Konjunktiv II) expressing a conditional statement
➔ "würd...gehen" is the Konjunktiv II form, indicating a hypothetical action. It's a more common and colloquial way to express the conditional, instead of using "würde". Translates to 'I would go to you'.
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Wenn Träume platzen, die Erde bebt
➔ Parallel Structure
➔ Two independent clauses connected by an implied 'and'. 'Träume platzen' and 'die Erde bebt' are both in present tense, showing a parallel relationship between the events.
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Auch, wenn alles vorbei ist
➔ Subordinate Clause with 'wenn' indicating condition/concession
➔ 'wenn' introduces a subordinate clause expressing a condition or concession. In this context, it means 'Even if' or 'Even when' everything is over.
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Und ich alles vergeige
➔ Subordinate Clause with 'und' used in a list-like structure
➔ While 'und' usually means 'and', here it connects a series of clauses, each presenting a scenario. The implied conjunction creates a list-like effect, listing reasons why the speaker might need someone.
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Und es ist keiner mehr bei mir
➔ Negative Pronoun 'keiner' + Prepositional Phrase
➔ 'keiner' means 'no one' or 'nobody'. The phrase 'bei mir' means 'with me'. Thus, the whole phrase means 'And there's nobody with me anymore'.
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Darf ich dann zu dir?
➔ Modal Verb 'dürfen' expressing permission + Adverb 'dann'
➔ 'dürfen' expresses permission, and 'dann' means 'then'. The sentence asks 'May I then come to you?' or 'Am I allowed to come to you then?'
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Wenn die letzte Stunde für mich schlägt
➔ Figurative Language (Metaphor) and Temporal Clause
➔ 'Die letzte Stunde schlägt' is a metaphor for nearing death, not literally the clock striking the last hour. 'Wenn' introduces a temporal clause, indicating when this action would happen.
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