Tannhuser Lyrics in English by In Extremo
Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Tannhuser by In Extremo from German to English.
Ez is hiute eyn wunnychlicher tac
It is a wonderful day today
Nu phlege myn der dingewalte
Now may the Lord of all things protect me
Daz ich myt selden müze wesen
So that I may be blessed
Und gebuze myne groze sculde
And atone for my great sin
Wente her mich wolge helfen mac
For He can indeed help me
Also daz ich die selle myn behalte
So that I may save my soul
Daz ich vür sunden sy genesen
That I may be saved from sins
Unde daz ich irwerbe Gotes hulde
And that I may gain God's favor
Nu gebe her mich so steten mut
Now may He give me such steadfast courage
Daz der libvürdiene so
So that the body may earn its due
Daz myr Got danken müze
So that God must thank me
Daz myr daz endewerde güt
So that my end may be good
Und ouch die sele werde vro
And also the soul may be joyful
Myn scheiden werde süze
My departure may be sweet
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DP, SEBASTIAN LANGE, KAY LUTTER, REINER MORGENROTH, BORIS PFEIFFER, MICHAEL RHEIN, ANDRE STRUGALA, MARCO ZORZYTZKY
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dingewalte — power over things / ruler of things
Dingewalte is a fascinating and somewhat archaic German word that combines 'Dinge' (things) and 'Gewalte' (power or might). It refers to a divine or supreme power that has control over all things.
In the context of this medieval German song, it's a plea to God or a higher power to guide the singer. It's a unique and evocative term that stands out from everyday vocabulary, making it memorable and intriguing for a learner.
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