Uhlala
MIA. Lyrics


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Das Wasser, war es immer da und wird es immer sein
Ich sitz am Rand und webe mich in jede Strömung ein
Ein Rauschen dringt durch mich hindurch, nimmt all mein Denken ein
Es zieht an mir, ich lass es ziehen, denn alles zieht vorbei

Der Himmel der war immer da, werdens die Wolken auch sein
Ich glaube ja wie jedes Kind, die Dinger sind aus Zucker
Unsichtbare Finger zausen mir durch Kopf und Haar
Was immer auch mit mir geschieht,
geschieht zum ersten Mal

Soweit ich weiß
Teilen wir dieselbe Zeit
Ich stell mir vor ich wär ein schöner Augenblick,
Somit schick ich mich dir in dieser Sekunde, damit du fühlst wie ich, damit du fühlst

uhuhuhuhu damit du fühlst
ahahahah damit du fühlst
Uhlala

Die Erde die das Leben bringt, wie lang noch wird die sein
Ich pflanze voller Zuversicht ein Stück von dir hinein
Ich schüttle Sand von meiner Hand in eine Sanduhr rein
Die Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit hängt noch an jedem Stein

Das Licht, war das schon immer da und wird es immer schein
Ich tauche abends liebend gern ins leuchtend Purpur ein
Es ziehen dort in meine Seele, alle Farben ein
Ich lass geschehen was dann geschieht,
ich misch mich nicht mehr ein

Soweit ich weiß, teilen wir dieselbe Zeit
Ich stell mir vor, ich wär ein Wunder,
somit schick ich mich dir in dieser Sekunde,
damit du fühlst wie ich, damit du fühlst...
Uhlala
uhuhuhuhu damit du fühlst
ahahahah damit du fühlst




uhuhuhuhu wie ich
ahahahah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to MIA.'s song Uhlala are reflective and contemplative, touching on the themes of nature, time, and mortality. The opening verse talks about water, which has always been present and will always be present. The singer sits at the edge and allows themselves to be carried by the currents, letting go of all thought because everything passes. Similarly, they think about the sky and the clouds that they believe are made of sugar like a child. The singer feels invisible fingers playing with their mind and hair, and everything that happens feels like a new experience.


The second verse shifts the attention to the earth and the fragility of life. The singer plants a piece of themselves in the earth, hoping for a lasting legacy. They also shake sand off their hand into an hourglass, acknowledging the longing for immortality that lingers in every soul. Finally, the verse talks about light, which has always shone and will always shine. The singer loves to dive into the purple light of evening and absorb all the colors into their soul, letting go of control and just experiencing.


Overall, the lyrics to Uhlala are about surrendering to the flow of life, experiencing every moment with all senses, and acknowledging the transience of everything.


Line by Line Meaning

Das Wasser, war es immer da und wird es immer sein
Water, a symbol of eternity, has always existed and will always exist. The singer reflects on the constant flow of life and how they weave themselves into each moment.


Ich sitz am Rand und webe mich in jede Strömung ein
The singer sits on the edge and immerses themselves in the flow of life. They allow themselves to be carried by the current of life and become a part of it.


Ein Rauschen dringt durch mich hindurch, nimmt all mein Denken ein
The sound of life rushes through the singer, taking over their thoughts and senses, allowing them to be completely present in the moment.


Es zieht an mir, ich lass es ziehen, denn alles zieht vorbei
The artist feels the pull of life but lets it go, understanding that everything comes and goes with the flow of time and nature.


Der Himmel der war immer da, werdens die Wolken auch sein
The sky has always been present and the clouds will continue to be present. The artist reflects on the beauty of the natural world and believes in the sweetness of life.


Ich glaube ja wie jedes Kind, die Dinger sind aus Zucker
The singer maintains the innocence of childhood and believes that the clouds are made of cotton candy. They hold on to these simple beliefs in a complex world.


Unsichtbare Finger zausen mir durch Kopf und Haar
The singer feels the touch of the unseen, yet ever-present force of life all around them. It is a reminder that there is more to life than what is seen on the surface.


Was immer auch mit mir geschieht, geschieht zum ersten Mal
The artist embraces the newness and excitement of each experience, recognizing that everything that happens to them is unique and has never happened before in quite the same way.


Die Erde die das Leben bringt, wie lang noch wird die sein
The artist contemplates the lifespan of the Earth, the bringer of all life. They plant a piece of themselves with hope and optimism, recognizing that even as time passes, life must continue to thrive.


Ich pflanze voller Zuversicht ein Stück von dir hinein
The artist plants a piece of themselves with confidence and trust in a better future, recognizing that each and every one of us plays a role in leaving behind a better world than the one we found.


Ich schüttle Sand von meiner Hand in eine Sanduhr rein
The singer faces the ticking clock of time and recognizes that time is a precious commodity that must be used wisely. They let go of the idea of control, knowing that ultimately, time moves forward with or without them.


Die Sehnsucht nach Unsterblichkeit hängt noch an jedem Stein
The desire for immortality is present in all of us, and it remains even as time goes on. The artist feels this longing but recognizes that the fleeting nature of life is what makes it all the more precious.


Das Licht, war das schon immer da und wird es immer schein
Light, another symbol of eternity, has always existed and will always exist. The singer reflects on the beauty of light and how it illuminates the world around them.


Ich tauche abends liebend gern ins leuchtend Purpur ein
The singer welcomes the night, with its vibrant colors, into their life. They allow the colors of the world to soak into their soul and fill them with a sense of wonder and awe.


Es ziehen dort in meine Seele, alle Farben ein
All the colors of life seep into the singer's soul, filling them with an indescribable beauty and joy. They embrace this feeling and let it wash over them, becoming lost in the moment.


Ich lass geschehen was dann geschieht, ich misch mich nicht mehr ein
The artist lets go of their need to control the events of their life and accepts what comes their way with open arms. They embrace the unknown and allow life to take them where it will.


Somit schick ich mich dir in dieser Sekunde, damit du fühlst wie ich, damit du fühlst
The artist reaches out to those around them, sending a message of love and unity. They want those around them to feel the same sense of wonder and joy that they feel.


Soweit ich weiß, teilen wir dieselbe Zeit
The singer acknowledges that despite our differences, we are all bound by the passage of time. It is a unifying force that connects us all.


Ich stell mir vor, ich wär ein Wunder
The singer imagines themselves as a marvel, a unique and special part of the world that is capable of great things.


uhuhuhuhu damit du fühlst
The artist's voice is joined by others, creating a chorus of feeling and emotion. Together, they share the beauty of the world and the wonder of life.


ahahahah damit du fühlst
The group continues to sing and share the joy of life, hoping that those around them will be able to feel the same sense of awe and wonder that they do.


Uhlala
A joyful exclamation, expressing the magic and beauty of life. It is a celebration of all that is wonderful in the world, a reminder to be present and enjoy each and every moment.


uhuhuhuhu wie ich
The singer's voice rises again, joined by the voices of others, creating a beautiful harmony of feeling and emotion. Together, they share the beauty of life and revel in the wonder of it all.


ahahahah
The song ends with the voices of the group united, expressing their joy and wonder in the world. It is a testament to the power of unity and the beauty of life, a celebration of all that is wonderful and magical in the world.




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@berlinsassin

"Ich stell mir vor, ich wär ein schöner Augenblick" wie wunderschön, diese Poesie mag ich so sehr an MIA <3

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Ich liebe dieses Video und dieses Lied!!! Ich fühle..... DANKE!!!

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Simply gorgeous <3

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Ich liebe das Lied und das Musikvideo🌸🦋💛

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Ich finde dieses Lied sooo schön!!!!!

@orlyhanz1277

right in the feels

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Ich liebe dieses Lied so sehr.

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Viel zu wenige fühlen!! Klasse Song.

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