Spring Nicht Lyrics in English by Tokio Hotel
Abgrund translates to "abyss" or "chasm". It's a word packed with drama and emotion, perfect for a song with such a powerful theme.
In "Spring Nicht", the lyrics paint a picture of someone standing over "Der Abgrund der Stadt" (The abyss of the city). This isn't just a physical drop; it's a metaphor for the deep, dark pit of despair the person is feeling. Learning this word adds a very poetic and intense term to your vocabulary.
This song is an incredibly intense conversation. The whole thing happens on a cold, quiet rooftop, "Über den dächern" (Over the rooftops), where one person is standing on the edge, ready to jump. The title itself, "Spring Nicht," means "Don't Jump," and that's exactly what the singer is screaming at their friend. It's a desperate plea to someone who feels like everything is "sinnlos und leer" (meaningless and empty).
The singer tries to break through their friend's despair by telling them the city lights below are a lie. "Die lichter fangen dich nicht / Sie betrügen dich" (The lights won't catch you / They deceive you). Instead of some grand speech, the argument is simple and personal: remember us. "Erinner dich / An dich und mich" (Remember / You and me). The song ends with a fragile offer of hope, a promise to hold on and start over together: "Nimm meine hand / Wir fangen nochmal an" (Take my hand / We'll start over again).
