Wo fängt Dein Himmel an – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

• By: Philipp Poisel

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.

[English]

I prayed to my angel, laughed for no other girl

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

...

[German]

Zu meinem Engel gebetet, für kein andres Mädchen gelacht

Tausend Stunden gewartet, hat alles nichts gebracht

20 Briefe geschrieben, bis einer gut genug war für dich

Hallo, wie gehts dir? Denkst du manchmal an mich? Manchmal

Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetz' über dir steht?

Dort, wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht

Wo fängt dein Himmel an und wo hört er auf?

Wenn er weit genug reicht, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus?

Du fehlst mir, oh, du fehlst mir - 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

Alle Uhren auf Anfang, ich kann nich' mehr sehen

Seit ich dich getroffen hab, bleibt mein Herz manchmal stehen

Manchmal

Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetz' über dir steht?

Dort, wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht

Wo fängt dein Himmel an, und wo hört er auf?

Wenn er weit genug reicht, macht dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus?

Du fehlst mir, oh, du fehlst mir

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

Wie sieht der Himmel aus, der jetz' über dir steht?

Dort, wo die Sonne im Sommer nicht untergeht

Wo fängt dein Himmel an und wo hört er auf?

Wenn er weit genug reicht macht, dann das Meer zwischen uns nichts mehr aus?

Du fehlst mir, oh, du fehlst mir

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Engel /ˈɛŋəl/ A2	noun - angel
Himmel /ˈhɪməl/ A2	noun - sky, heaven
Sonne /ˈzɔnə/ A1	noun - sun
Meer /meːɐ̯/ A2	noun - sea
Herz /hɛʁts/ A2	noun - heart
fehlen /ˈfeːlən/ B1	verb - to miss, to be missing
warten /ˈvaʁtən/ A2	verb - to wait
schreiben /ˈʃʁaɪbən/ A2	verb - to write
sehen /ˈzeːən/ A1	verb - to see
gehen /ˈɡeːən/ A1	verb - to go
stehen /ˈʃteːən/ A2	verb - to stand
genug /ɡəˈnuːk/ B1	adjective - enough
bringen /ˈbʁɪŋən/ B1	verb - to bring
anfangen /ˈanˌfaŋən/ B1	verb - to begin, to start
aus /aʊs/ A1	adverb - out

Key Grammar Structures

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.