Lyrics & Translation
Learning German with Mark Forster's "Einmal" offers a journey into the heart of everyday emotions and life's milestones. The song's clear and personal lyrics provide a beautiful context for understanding expressions of nostalgia, love, and loss. What makes "Einmal" special for language learners is its relatable storytelling, which turns vocabulary about life experiences into memorable melodic phrases.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Herz /hɛrts/ B1 |
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Weg /veːk/ B1 |
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Moment /moˈmɛnt/ B1 |
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Trauer /ˈtʁɔɪ̯̯ɐ/ B2 |
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Liebe /ˈliːbə/ A2 |
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Hoffnung /ˈhɔfnʊŋ/ B2 |
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Lied /liːt/ A2 |
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Schritt /ʃʁɪt/ B1 |
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Herbst /hɛʁpst/ B2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbən/ B1 |
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Vergangenheit /fɛʁˈɡaŋənhaɪt/ C1 |
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Zeit /t͡saɪt/ A2 |
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Glück /ɡlʏk/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Mein Herz wie wild pochte, weil sie mich wirklich mochte.
➔ Subordinate clause with 'weil' (because).
➔ The phrase "weil sie mich wirklich mochte" explains the reason for the heart beating wildly.
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Vergesst, wer ich war, vergesst meinen Nam'n.
➔ Imperative form (command).
➔ The use of the imperative "Vergesst" indicates a command to forget.
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Nicht alles kann ich wieder haben.
➔ Negation with 'nicht' (not).
➔ The phrase "Nicht alles kann ich wieder haben" expresses that not everything can be regained.
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Einmal, und ich war da zum Glück.
➔ Use of 'und' (and) to connect clauses.
➔ The conjunction "und" connects two ideas: the moment and the speaker's presence.
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Doch was ich weiß, ich trag' ihn für immer bei mir.
➔ Use of 'doch' (but/however) to introduce contrast.
➔ The word "doch" introduces a contrasting idea about what the speaker knows.
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Nicht immer wenn 'n großer Moment vorbei ist.
➔ Use of 'nicht immer' (not always) for negation.
➔ The phrase "Nicht immer wenn 'n großer Moment vorbei ist" indicates that not every significant moment is recognized immediately.
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Sich alles dreht und sich verschiebt.
➔ Reflexive verbs (sich).
➔ The use of the reflexive verb "sich" indicates actions that reflect back on the subject.
Album: SUPERVISION

Chöre
Mark Forster

Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster

Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster

Einmal
Mark Forster

194 Länder
Mark Forster

Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
Same Singer

Chöre
Mark Forster

Sowieso
Mark Forster

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Au Revoir
Mark Forster, Sido

Auf dem Weg
Mark Forster

Bauch und Kopf
Mark Forster

Wir Sind Groß
Mark Forster

Einmal
Mark Forster

194 Länder
Mark Forster

Einer dieser Steine
Sido, Mark Forster

Drei Uhr Nachts
Mark Forster, LEA
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