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Romantic song lyrics examples in German

Love in German: Romantic Phrases to Win Hearts: Romantic song lyrics examples in German

Here are some examples of romantic song lyrics in German from various well-known love songs:

  1. From Rio Reiser – “Für immer und dich” (Forever and you): “Ich sing für dich / Ich schrei für dich / Ich brenne / und ich schnei für dich”
    (I sing for you / I scream for you / I burn / and I snow for you) 2

  2. From Nena – “Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann” (Anyplace, anywhere, anytime): “Gib mir die Hand / Ich bau dir ein Schloss aus Sand / Irgendwie, irgendwo, irgendwann / Die Zeit ist reif für ein bisschen Zärtlichkeit”
    (Give me your hand / I build you a castle made of sand / anyplace, anywhere, anytime / It’s time for a little bit of tenderness) 2

  3. From the classic “Ich liebe dich (Zärtliche Liebe)” by Ludwig van Beethoven (lyrics by Karl Friedrich Herrosee): “Ich liebe dich, so wie du mich,
    Am Abend und am Morgen,
    Noch war kein Tag, wo du und ich
    Nicht teilten unsre Sorgen.”
    (I love you as you love me,
    At evening and at morning,
    No day there was when you and I
    Did not share our sorrows) 5

  4. From a beginner-friendly German love song (partial lyrics): “Ich denke an dich egal wo du bist
    Ob fern oder nah
    Du bist in meinem Herz da bleibst du hier
    Ich denke an dich und spür dich bei mir”
    (I think of you no matter where you are
    Whether far or near
    You are in my heart, you stay here
    I think of you and feel you near me) 4

These lyrics showcase different ways of expressing love and affection in German songs, capturing themes such as devotion, tenderness, shared sorrows, and closeness. 4, 5, 2

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