1000
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Lautes Wasser hinter schweigendem Glas
Perlen aus Luft erzählen wie's früher mal war
Tiefes Blau, das hier und jetzt verschwimmt
Ein junger Schatten zeichnet sich gegenüber
Mal seh' ich bunt, mal wird es dunkel und grau
Nur ein Traum oder unser Labyrinth

Wir müssen nicht immer nur geradeaus gehen
Wir können nicht weiter als am Horizont sehen
Bloß verstehen, man muss tausend Wege gehen
Wir müssen niemals alle Antworten kennen
Wir können uns auch mal unsere Hände verbrennen
Bloß verstehen, man muss tausend Wege gehen

Leeres Buch, die Seiten sorglos und weiß
Doch keine Spuren im Schnee und auch keine Zeit
Das Herz kein, die Welt ist groß und neu
Jeder Schritt dichtet ein neues Wort
Jedes Kapitel bringt dich weiter nach vorn
Weil du lernst, wie man sich verläuft

Wir müssen nicht immer nur geradeaus gehen
Wir können nicht weiter als am Horizont sehen
Bloß verstehen, man muss tausend Wege gehen
Wir müssen niemals alle Antworten kennen
Wir können uns auch mal unsere Hände verbrennen
Bloß verstehen, man muss tausend Wege gehen





Man muss tausend Wege gehen
Man muss tausend Wege gehen

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Peter Maffay's song "1000 Wege" discuss the concept of embracing the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of taking different paths in order to grow and learn. The first verse describes a scene where there is "loud water behind silent glass" and "pearls of air" that tell stories of the past. The deep blue color blurs the distinction between the present and the past, and a young shadow can be seen on the other side. The lyrics suggest that sometimes life can be vibrant and colorful, while other times it can be dark and gray, like a dream or a labyrinth.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that we don't always have to follow a straight path in life. The lyrics say, "We don't always have to go straight ahead, we cannot see beyond the horizon. Just understand, we must take a thousand paths. We don't always have to know all the answers, we can also burn our hands sometimes. Just understand, we must take a thousand paths." This encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty and explore different possibilities, rather than seeking a predetermined route or having all the answers.


The second verse describes an empty book with blank pages, symbolizing new beginnings and the freedom to write one's own story. However, there are no traces in the snow and no sense of time. The heart is pure, and the world is vast and new. Each step taken in this vast world creates a new word, and each chapter brings growth and progress. By getting lost and making mistakes, one learns valuable lessons.


The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the idea that in order to truly understand and navigate life, one must take a thousand paths. The repetition of the phrase "man muss tausend Wege gehen" (one must take a thousand paths) highlights the importance of embracing the journey, the unknown, and the various paths that life presents.


Overall, these lyrics offer a message of embracing the unpredictability of life and the importance of taking different paths, making mistakes, and learning from them. They encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones, accept the uncertainties, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Lautes Wasser hinter schweigendem Glas
The loud water behind silent glass represents the hidden emotions and experiences that we keep inside.


Perlen aus Luft erzählen wie's früher mal war
The pearls of air tell stories of the past and remind us of how things used to be.


Tiefes Blau, das hier und jetzt verschwimmt
The deep blue represents the uncertainty of the present, where the boundaries of reality become blurred.


Ein junger Schatten zeichnet sich gegenüber
A young shadow appears across from us, symbolizing the unknown challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.


Mal seh' ich bunt, mal wird es dunkel und grau
Sometimes life is colorful and vibrant, while other times it becomes dark and dull.


Nur ein Traum oder unser Labyrinth
We question whether life is just a dream or if it is a complex maze that we must navigate.


Wir müssen nicht immer nur geradeaus gehen
We don't always have to follow a straight path in life.


Wir können nicht weiter als am Horizont sehen
Our vision is limited, and we can only see as far as the horizon.


Bloß verstehen, man muss tausend Wege gehen
It is important to understand that we must explore and take countless different paths in life.


Wir müssen niemals alle Antworten kennen
We don't have to have all the answers.


Wir können uns auch mal unsere Hände verbrennen
It is okay to take risks and make mistakes along the way.


Leeres Buch, die Seiten sorglos und weiß
The empty book with carefree and white pages represents the unknown future and the opportunity to write our own story.


Doch keine Spuren im Schnee und auch keine Zeit
There are no traces in the snow, symbolizing the absence of a predetermined path or fixed timeline.


Das Herz kein, die Welt ist groß und neu
Without a fixed direction, our hearts are open to new experiences in the vast and unfamiliar world.


Jeder Schritt dichtet ein neues Wort
Each step we take creates a new chapter in our lives.


Jedes Kapitel bringt dich weiter nach vorn
Every chapter brings us closer to progress and personal growth.


Weil du lernst, wie man sich verläuft
Through the process of getting lost, we learn and discover more about ourselves and the world around us.


Man muss tausend Wege gehen
The repetition emphasizes the idea that we must be open to exploring countless paths in life.




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Written by: Johannes Oerding, Benjamin Dernhoff, Bertram Engel, Joerg Sander

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