Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with the culture, and “Champion Sound” by Marteria and Casper is a perfect starting point for diving into German. The song is full of confident slang and references to sporting legends, offering a glimpse into what a modern, anthemic German hip-hop track sounds like. Its powerful beat and clear, energetic vocals make it an engaging listen, and deciphering the lyrics will introduce you to a side of the German language that is both poetic and powerful.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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champion /ˈtʃæm·pi·ən/ B2 |
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red /rɛd/ A2 |
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hot /hɒt/ A2 |
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money /ˈmʌn.i/ A1 |
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hotels /hoʊˈtɛlz/ B1 |
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world /wɜːld/ A1 |
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genes /dʒiːnz/ B2 |
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art /ɑːt/ A2 |
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way /weɪ/ A2 |
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red /rɛd/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Ist nicht im Geld, das ich zähl'
➔ Negation with "nicht" in present tense with verb placement
➔ In German, "nicht" is used before the verb in negation to negate a statement.
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Nicht in den Hotels dieser Welt
➔ Prepositional phrase with "nicht" to express negation in location context
➔ Prepositional phrases beginning with "in" and including a location specify negation about the place.
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Wie ein Champion
➔ Simile using "wie" to compare to a champion
➔ In German, "wie" is used to introduce similes and comparisons.
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Schieß' hoch zu den Sternen hinauf
➔ Imperative form with "schieß'" expressing a command or encouragement
➔ In German, the imperative form of the verb is used to give commands or encouragement.
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Leb' wie ein Champion
➔ Imperative or exhortative form with vowel contraction for "leben" (to live)
➔ In German, dropping the vowel in commands like "Leb'" is a stylistic choice for emphasis or poetic effect.
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Ich bin hier oben, weil's zu eng wurde unten
➔ Conjunction with "weil" to introduce a subordinate clause indicating reason
➔ In German, "weil" is a subordinating conjunction that places the verb at the end of the clause.
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