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Thread: Marteria, featuring Yasha and Miss Platnum - Feuer (1 Replies, 5,973 Views) by elebl
Marteria did another song I like, "Endboss," and this deutscher Hit is a bit more electronic sounding but no less catchy.
Since this song is on the charts right now, I figured people might want an...
Thread: Creme 21 - Ich (1 Replies, 5,080 Views) by elebl
Dorky song time! Creme 21 is a funny band, and a lot of their songs are of a humorous nature. This song in particularly is a pop-rock ode to narcissism.
The lyrics site I used for the Songtexte...
Thread: Johanna Zeul - Nach ner gewissen Zeit (2 Replies, 5,370 Views) by elebl
This is a fun, slightly rockish song. This is a song you start singing along with even if you don't quite know the words. (Which is good, because some of the lyrics are strange.)
Please let me...
Thread: Johanna Zeul - Schlaf ohne Traum (4 Replies, 7,789 Views) by elebl
Awesome! Thanks so much.
Thread: Dschinghis Khan - Brennende Taiga (3 Replies, 7,468 Views) by elebl
Thank you! That makes much more sense, given the Russian flavor of their music. I was thinking in Japanese, where Taiga is, indeed, a fancy way of transliterating the word "tiger."
Edited the...
Thread: Karpatenhund - Is Es Das, Was Du Wolltest (2 Replies, 6,206 Views) by elebl
Karpatenhund: Ruhrgebiet rockers with grumpy romantic lyrics. If you're studying German, this is a great song to pick up accusatory questions from. "Is es das, was du wolltest!?" Remember to siezen...
Thread: Johanna Zeul - Schlaf ohne Traum (4 Replies, 7,789 Views) by elebl
This Johanna Zeul song has guitar slides, a slight circus feel, and a rockin' refrain. Not exactly the cheeriest lyrics, but catchy!
If there are mistakes, please let me know! Danke schooooen.
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Thread: Johanna Zeul - Hey Fremder (2 Replies, 6,574 Views) by elebl
While studying abroad, I found a lovely little CD at the Bibliothek. Ever since then, I've really enjoyed Johanna Zeul's throaty singing voice and interesting musicality. Pop-rock is an ill-fitting...
Thread: Münchener Freiheit - SOS (1 Replies, 5,064 Views) by elebl
Münchener Freiheit always writes songs with catchy melodies and sappy yet accessible lyrics. I first heard them in English and liked them. Then I heard them in German and loved them. This song is an...
Thread: Dschinghis Khan - Brennende Taiga (3 Replies, 7,468 Views) by elebl
Dschinghis Khan is so bad... but so good.
If there are any mistakes, please let me know! I'm a bit rusty with translating.
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Ho hey, ho hey, ein Blitz zuckt durch die Nacht
Ho-hey,...
Thread: Creme 21 - Ich mag Tiere (3 Replies, 5,291 Views) by elebl
"Ich mag Tiere" is far from vegetarian-friendly. Despite its dark humor, this carnivorous ditty is catchy.
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Ach wie goldig das Kätzchen im Garten,
Oh, how cute, the kitten in the garden....
Thread: Valerie - Lebensabschnittspartner (4 Replies, 5,566 Views) by elebl
I recently discovered Valerie, a fantastic, smooth-voiced alto who sings in German and French. This song sounds playful and happy despite its less than cheery lyrics.
I've marked the areas I had...
Thread: Revolverheld - Mit Dir Chill'n (4 Replies, 3,909 Views) by elebl
Here's some quiet rock courtesy of Revolverheld. Es ist ziemlich Creedmässig, oder?
I've marked the tricky spots with an asterisk (*). There were quite a few lines that gave me trouble. If you...
Thread: EXILE - Someday (Japanese to English) (3 Replies, 7,985 Views) by elebl
Just thought you'd like to know that I found a translation of the lyrics elsewhere on this page.
Should be helpful!
Thread: Tic Tac Toe - Funky (3 Replies, 4,067 Views) by elebl
"Knack-Aah" is hilarious. I've never heard someone using "Aah" for "Arsch" before, but I've definitely heard it in English songs.
Thread: Anajo - Vorhang auf (3 Replies, 3,622 Views) by elebl
I knew there was some other way to use "stehen" that I couldn't think of. Thanks!
Thread: Tic Tac Toe - Funky (3 Replies, 4,067 Views) by elebl
This song certainly lives up to its name! It has a great groove that reminds me of '90s party music.
If you see any errors or have any suggestions about the translation, please let me know. This...
Thread: Münchener Freiheit - Mondlicht (1 Replies, 3,478 Views) by elebl
Münchener Freheit has made some beautiful music, even if over half their songs are saccharine-sweet.
Despite its simple lyrics, this song gave me a bit of trouble with the translation. If you have...
Thread: Anajo - Vorhang auf (3 Replies, 3,622 Views) by elebl
As per Anajo's usual, this song rocks out loud with a catchy melody and interesting lyrics.
If I've made any mistakes in the translation, I'd love to know. I've marked tricky spots with an...
Thread: And One - Panzermensch (0 Replies, 4,383 Views) by elebl
This song is a bit different than the ones I usually translate. I just can't help but like its mechanical electro-beats and terse lyrics!
If I've messed anything up, please let me know. I've...
Thread: Anajo - Honigmelone (1 Replies, 3,094 Views) by elebl
This is a fun, energetic song, even if the lyrics are kind of strange. Anajo's music tends to be a bit odd at times!
My German translation skills are a bit underused at the moment, so if you see...
Thread: Münchener Freiheit - Verlieben, Verlieren (1 Replies, 3,147 Views) by elebl
I have a soft spot for Münchener Freiheit. Their sappy soft rock is so fun to listen to! They have a huge discography, and I haven't found a song of theirs that I've disliked.
I'm a bit rusty with...
Thread: Karpatenhund - Tag, Der Nicht Vergeht (1 Replies, 2,962 Views) by elebl
Here's a song about the permanence of fond memories from Köln-based Karpatenhund. It's folksy and sweet.
I've marked the places where I'm unsure of my translation with an asterisk (*). If you spot...
Thread: Karpatenhund - Ich Will, Das Du Bleibst (1 Replies, 3,316 Views) by elebl
[EDIT: Ignore the typo in the title, please! The actual name of the song is natürlich "Ich Will, Dass Du Bleibst." Oops.]
Karpatenhund is a folksy rock band from the Ruhrgebiet that's put out some...
Thread: MIA. - Zirkus (2 Replies, 4,061 Views) by elebl
Another MIA. song, this time with circus-style musical influences.
As much as I like this song, I had a hard time understanding some of the commands and idioms. Some of the lines might be...
Thread: Virginia Jetzt! - Weil Wir Anfänger Sind (1 Replies, 3,045 Views) by elebl
"Weil Wir Anfänger Sind" is a lovely orchestral rock song that builds to a crescendo in all the right places.
I had some difficulties translating the areas I've marked with an asterisk (*). If you...
Thread: Peter Schilling -- Das Prinzip Mensch (3 Replies, 6,761 Views) by elebl
There's more to Peter Schilling than Major Tom!
"Das Prinzip Mensch" is moody soft rock. I like the slow build of this song. It's very soothing and philosophisch.
Of course, being all...
Thread: Tele - Waiting For Your Call (1 Replies, 3,812 Views) by elebl
I've just recently discovered Tele, a pop-rock group from Freiburg. The way this song sounds makes me think of Maroon 5--especially the English chorus. It's funky and fantastic!
My German's a bit...
Thread: Anajo - Lass uns sein, Was Wir sind (1 Replies, 2,646 Views) by elebl
A short but good song. I love the interplay between the singer's voice and the electric guitar playing riffing in the background. I can't pinpoint a specific genre for this song. I suppose I'd call...
Thread: Sportfreunde Stiller - Alles Roger (1 Replies, 3,089 Views) by elebl
I've had this song on my playlist for a while. It's cheerful-sounding pop punk. The lyrics should be fun for any language learner. They're quite playful--and I can certainly relate to the woes of a...
Thread: Virginia Jetzt! - Du Musst Dahin, Wo's Wehtut (2 Replies, 2,771 Views) by elebl
Thanks for the information. That's really interesting. My experience with football is rather limited, so I'd never have known that!
Thread: Laserkraft 3D - Nein Mann (2 Replies, 87,256 Views) by elebl
Wow! Thanks for your thorough explanation! I understand things much more clearly now. I appreciate the time you took spelling it out for me.
Slang is so much fun, but it can make things really...
Thread: Axel Fischer - Amsterdam (2 Replies, 12,050 Views) by elebl
This is a catchy club hit. As such, it is highly repetitive.
I'm not 100% with this translation. If you have any corrections or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Iffy spots in the translation...
Thread: Laserkraft 3D - Nein Mann (2 Replies, 87,256 Views) by elebl
This song amuses me. It's about that one dude who can't stop dancing, even when the club is ready to shut down. The deadpan delivery of the chorus cracks me up.
I find the music video to this song...
Thread: Virginia Jetzt! - Du Musst Dahin, Wo's Wehtut (2 Replies, 2,771 Views) by elebl
Another song from Virginia Jetzt! It's kind of pop-rock, kind of indie, and kind of catchy in its repetitiveness.
I've marked spots where I had trouble translating with an asterisk (*). If you...
Thread: Ben Kaan - Der Sommer ist Vorbei (1 Replies, 3,532 Views) by elebl
This song is indie goodness about the end of summer. I like its quiet simplicity.
There were some lines I had a bit of trouble translating. I've marked tricky spots with an asterisk (*)....
Thread: Ben Kaan - Lena (1 Replies, 3,589 Views) by elebl
Ben Kaan is an indie rocker of sorts. His voice is soft and plaintive, and his lyrics are evocative.
I've marked the areas I had trouble translating with an asterisk (*). I tripped over many of...
Thread: MIA. - Glücksstern (1 Replies, 3,058 Views) by elebl
Another fun MIA. hit. Her fusion of funky grooves and catchy rhymes and electronic ornamentation always gets me.
I've marked passages that were a bit tricky for me with an asterisk (*). Your help...
Thread: Tomte - Die Schönheit der Chance (4 Replies, 5,315 Views) by elebl
Thank you both so much! Lots of great suggestions and corrections.
I feel like I have a much more thorough understanding of the lyrics now. It's the subtleties of language that really bring out...
Thread: Culcha Candela - Monsta (5 Replies, 9,897 Views) by elebl
Thanks for the slang tips, Ray Alpha. Those kinds of things are good to know, especially when translating club music!
nahnou, that makes perfect sense! I couldn't wrap my brain around why she'd...
Thread: Niels Frevert - Du Kannst Mich on der Ecke Rauslassen (3 Replies, 3,231 Views) by elebl
Thanks for the corrections!
How funny! I edited my mistake in the "verpassen" line right as you pointed it out.
What other ways could I use the word "erreichen"? I get that it means "to...
Thread: Tomte - Die Schönheit der Chance (4 Replies, 5,315 Views) by elebl
Here's a song by Tomte, a band all the way from Hamburg. They do a lot of indie rock with funky guitars and the occasional horn or synth.
I've marked places I had trouble translating with an...
Thread: Culcha Candela - Somma in Meinem Kiez (1 Replies, 4,057 Views) by elebl
Culcha Candela once again provides a great song with a funky beat and a party vibe. It's perfect for the end of summer.
This song is fun to listen to, but there are so many German references and...
Thread: Niels Frevert - Du Kannst Mich on der Ecke Rauslassen (3 Replies, 3,231 Views) by elebl
Armer Kerl! Niels Frevert seems to make lots of unhappy music. But it's all so pretty.
I've marked the tricky places with an asterisk. I'd love suggestions and corrections with the translation....
Thread: Niels Frevert - Ich Möchte Mich Gern Von Mir Trennen (2 Replies, 6,191 Views) by elebl
This song sounds lovely, though I find the lyrics to be tremendously sad. I first heard it in winter. Every time I listen to it now, I think of snow falling on a foggy windshield and cold, cold...
Thread: Heinz Rudolf Kunze - Ohne Euch (1 Replies, 2,915 Views) by elebl
Woo hoo, sentimental piano music! There really is a huge amount of sappy German love songs out there.
This song threw me for a loop, especially in the chorus and towards the end. I've marked areas...
Thread: Fink - Fliegen (1 Replies, 2,366 Views) by elebl
Okay, this song is short. And ridiculous. But it's so funky! I couldn't find a YouTube video, but trust me on this.
I snagged the lyrics from somewhere. Whoever wrote 'em didn't capitalize the...
Thread: JAPANESE - Can someone please translate a couple of songs by Globe? (2 Replies, 4,520 Views) by elebl
I translated "Try This Shoot." This isn't a great translation by any means, but I hope it helps! It should give you a basic idea of the song's meaning.
I marked particularly tricky areas with an...
Thread: Culcha Candela - Manchmal (1 Replies, 3,183 Views) by elebl
Though this song still has a beat, it nonetheless showcases Culcha Candela's softer side. It's a ballad, and it's tremendously sappy--and catchy.
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manchmal weiß ich nicht
Sometimes, I don't...
Thread: Marteria - endboss (4 Replies, 9,181 Views) by elebl
Oh my goodness! I'd never seen that movie, so I didn't get the reference. But after viewing a clip on YouTube, I think you're right.
For anyone else interested, here's a link to the clip from...