Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of German rock with Jennifer Rostock's 'Schlaflos.' This song offers a relatable journey through the struggles of sleeplessness, using energetic punk-rock and pop-punk elements to convey a spectrum of emotions. By exploring its lyrics and themes, you can gain insight into both the band's musical evolution and the universal experience of a restless mind.
Key Vocabulary
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Schlaflos /ˈʃlaːfloːs/ B2 |
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Kopf /kɔpf/ A1 |
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Haus /haʊs/ A1 |
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Wunde /ˈvʊndə/ B1 |
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Angst /aŋst/ B2 |
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Stille /ˈʃtɪlə/ B1 |
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Licht /lɪçt/ A2 |
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Stunde /ˈʃtʊndə/ A2 |
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Gedanken /ɡəˈdaŋkən/ B1 |
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Schlüssel /ˈʃlʏsl/ B1 |
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Hunde /ˈhʊndə/ A2 |
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Bahn /ba:n/ A2 |
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Film /fɪlm/ A1 |
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Schatten /ˈʃatən/ B1 |
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Streifen /ˈʃtraɪfən/ B2 |
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Flimmern /ˈflɪmɐn/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Straßenbahn, Fahrpläne, alt bekannte Landkarten
➔ Noun Compositions and Adjective Declension
➔ This line features a list of nouns combined to describe a scene. "Alt bekannte" is a declined adjective modifying "Landkarten" (maps). The strong declension of adjectives is often used before nouns when there is no definite article.
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Schädel voller Schandtaten, Taschen voller Pfandmarken
➔ Genitive Case (implied) and Noun Cases (Nominative)
➔ The phrase "Schädel voller Schandtaten" implies a genitive relationship: "Schädel voller *von* Schandtaten" (Skull full *of* shameful deeds). The nouns themselves are in the nominative case as subjects of implied clauses.
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Geh nach Haus, schlaf dich aus, es ist schon spät
➔ Imperative Mood and Adverbial Phrase
➔ "Geh nach Haus" and "schlaf dich aus" are commands in the imperative mood. "Schon spät" is an adverbial phrase indicating time.
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Ich bin der letzte Schatten der noch durch die Gassen irrt
➔ Relative Clause
➔ "der noch durch die Gassen irrt" is a relative clause modifying "der letzte Schatten". "der" is a relative pronoun.
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Zuhause Decke übern Kopf und an die Decke starrn
➔ Ellipsis and Prepositional Phrases
➔ This line uses ellipsis (omission of words). It implies "Ich bin" or "Ich liege" before "Zuhause." "übern Kopf" (über den Kopf) and "an die Decke" are prepositional phrases indicating direction/location.
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Ich versuch dich zu vergessen doch es geht nicht
➔ Infinitive Clause and Conjunction
➔ "dich zu vergessen" is an infinitive clause used as the direct object of "versuch". "doch" is a conjunction expressing contrast (but).
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Die Stille liegt mir in den Ohren, es zerreist mich
➔ Dative Case and Reflexive Verb (Implied)
➔ "mir" is in the dative case, indicating that "die Stille" is acting upon the speaker. "Es zerreißt mich" can be interpreted as being similar to a reflexive construction - the silence tears *at* me. The action of tearing is directed towards the subject, indicated by the accusative "mich".
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