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Du willst Ferrari fahr'n 00:09
Doch du fährst Straßenbahn 00:11
Träumst von nem Haus am Strand mit Blick aufs Meer 00:15
Das Leben is' nich' fair, oder? 00:18
Täglich von acht bis drei 00:22
Siehst du nur Talkshowbrei 00:25
Dein Leben is' so geil, wie Treetboot fahr'n 00:28
Ey da hab ich 'n bess'ren Plan 00:31
Mach's dir selbst 00:34
Überleg nich' 00:35
Mach's dir selbst 00:37
Besser geht's nich' 00:38
Du willst viel und noch mehr 00:41
Es kommt nichts von ungefähr 00:43
Jetzt liegt es in deiner Hand 00:44
Und mach's dir selbst 00:47
Der Blick vom Tellerrand ist dir schon zu riskant 00:52
Wenn alle and'ren spring'n dann springst auch du 00:58
Da gehört nich' viel dazu 01:01
Weißt du wie's Leben schmeckt 01:05
Wenn man's für sich entdeckt 01:08
Wenn man zum ersten Mal fühlt, was es heißt 01:12
Wenn man selbst was reißt 01:15
Mach's dir selbst 01:17
Überleg nich' 01:19
Mach's dir selbst 01:21
Besser geht's nich' 01:22
Du willst viel und noch mehr 01:25
Es kommt nichts von ungefähr 01:26
Jetzt liegt es in deiner Hand 01:28
Und mach's dir selbst 01:31
Und du wirst seh'n 01:34
Jeder Scheiß löst sich von dir im Handumdreh'n 01:38
Mach's dir selbst 01:44
Mach's dir selbst 01:48
Refrain 01:51
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Mach's dir selbst – Bilingual Lyrics German/English

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Dive into the energetic German rock of Silbermond's "Mach's dir selbst" to discover a dynamic way to boost your language skills! This song's direct and motivational lyrics, focusing on themes of self-empowerment and taking initiative, offer an excellent opportunity to grasp common German verbs and imperative structures. Its clear message and catchy rhythm make it special for learners, helping you not only understand the words but also feel the spirit of German determination.

[English]
You wanna drive a Ferrari
But you're taking the tram
Dream of a house on the beach with an ocean view
Life isn't fair, is it?
Every day from eight to three
You only watch talk show garbage
Your life's as exciting as riding a paddle boat
Hey, I got a better plan
Do it yourself
Don't overthink it
Do it yourself
It doesn't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes easy
Now it's in your hands
So do it yourself
Looking outside the box already feels too risky to you
When everyone else jumps, you jump too
It doesn't take much
Do you know what life tastes like
When you discover it for yourself
When you feel for the first time what it means
When you achieve something yourself
Do it yourself
Don't overthink it
Do it yourself
It doesn't get any better
You want a lot and even more
Nothing comes easy
Now it's in your hands
So do it yourself
And you will see
Every piece of crap dissolves from you in no time
Do it yourself
Do it yourself
Chorus
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Vocabulary Meanings

fahren

/ˈfaːrən/

A1
  • verb
  • - to drive, to travel

träumen

/ˈtʁɔɪ̯mən/

A2
  • verb
  • - to dream

Leben

/ˈleːbən/

A1
  • noun
  • - life

fair

/fɛːɐ̯/

A2
  • adjective
  • - fair

sehen

/ˈzeːən/

A1
  • verb
  • - to see

Plan

/plaːn/

A2
  • noun
  • - plan

überlegen

/yːbɐˈleːɡən/

B1
  • verb
  • - to consider, to think about

Hand

/hant/

A1
  • noun
  • - hand

riskant

/ʁɪsˈkant/

B2
  • adjective
  • - risky

springen

/ˈʃpʁɪŋən/

A2
  • verb
  • - to jump

schmecken

/ˈʃmɛkn̩/

B1
  • verb
  • - to taste

entdecken

/ɛntˈdɛkn̩/

B1
  • verb
  • - to discover

fühlen

/ˈfyːlən/

A2
  • verb
  • - to feel

reißen

/ˈʁaɪ̯sn̩/

B2
  • verb
  • - to tear, to achieve something remarkable (slang)

Scheiß

/ʃaɪ̯s/

B2
  • noun
  • - shit, crap (vulgar)

lösen

/ˈløːzn̩/

B1
  • verb
  • - to solve, to dissolve

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