Verraten means "betrayed" or "to betray". It's a strong, emotionally charged verb that immediately conveys a sense of deep hurt and broken trust.
In the song, the artist sings, "Ich hab' gedacht, du wärst ein Engel / Doch du hast mich verraten" (I thought you were an angel / But you betrayed me). This word is central to the song's theme of heartbreak and disillusionment, making it a powerful and memorable choice that will resonate with learners.
"Number One" is a breakup song told from the side of the person who caused the breakup. Jazeek looks back at a relationship he let fall apart and admits he is the reason it ended, not his ex.
He opens feeling trapped, like he is stuck in a hole he can't climb out of. He once thought this partner was the solution to his problems, but now realizes he turned into his own problem. He remembers a time when he still valued what he had, and how she warned him things would turn bad if he kept acting the way he did.
The chorus is his confession: she was his heart, his "number one," his favorite, and he only ever hurt her in return. He admits he went out and partied with other women while she waited at home for him, and now he can still catch the smell of another woman's perfume, along with a memory of the hurt in her eyes.
By the end, he flips the roles completely: he used to be her man, and now he is her enemy. The song is less about missing her and more about owning what he threw away.