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Ich hab' geweint und darüber gelacht
Andere geliebt, mich dafür gehasst
Nicht jeder Schritt hat mich ans Ziel gebracht
Hab' mich verirrt um nach Haus zu kommen
Hab' Freunde verloren und Freiheit gewonnen
Doch ich bereu' bis heut wenig davon

Wir müssen manchmal scheitern und wachsen über uns hinaus
Und aus den schärfsten Kurven fliegt jeder auch mal raus
Doch ich hab' mich nicht verbogen
Das ist alles, was ich weiß
Und ich laufe grade weiter
Denn so schließt sich für mich der Kreis

Nein, ich hab' mich nicht verbogen
Das ist alles, was ich weiß




Und ich laufe grade weiter
Denn so schließt sich für mich der Kreis

Overall Meaning

The song 'Der Kreis' by Peter Maffay is an emotionally charged piece about the unbreakable bond between friends. The lyrics describe a group of friends who have embarked on a journey and finally reached their destination. The singer stands at the bow of the ship, looking out to the sea, and feels that their dream is becoming a reality. The fog clears and their destination is in sight.


As they arrive at their destination, the singer feels a warmth in their heart because they are finally together, and they are one. The friends have been through a lot together, and their bond has grown stronger each year. They are not just friends, but they are family, and nothing can ever come between them. The chorus speaks about the power of their bond, how their souls are intertwined, and how their strength is magnified when they are together. The circle is complete when they all stand together, looking into each other's eyes.


The song is a beautiful tribute to friendship and the power of loyalty. It highlights the importance of having people who support you and who will always stand by you, no matter what. 'Der Kreis' is a reminder of the bonds we share, and the joy of being together with those who matter most.



Line by Line Meaning

Wir gehen an Deck, stehen am Bug, Und schauen hinaus aufs Meer! Da ist das Ziel, und ich spür's immer mehr! Der Nebel verfliegt, ich kann sehn! Unser Traum wird siegen! Ich weiß hier und heut wird's geschehen!
As we go to the deck, stand on the bow, and look out at the sea, the sight of our destination fills me with growing excitement. The fog clears up, and I can see it. Our dream will win, and I feel it happening here and now.


Der Weg ist frei, nicht mehr weit, Wir kommen endlich an! Hier ist das Ziel, und ich fühl es wird warm! Denn wir sind hier, endlich eins, Nach eine langen Reise! Es tut gut dazu sein!
The way is clear, and we're almost there. We finally arrive at our destination, and I feel a warmth in my heart. We're finally here, as one, after a long journey. It feels good to be here together.


Wenn ich Dir gegenüber steh, dir in die Augen seh Machst Du mich leicht weil Du mich befreist! Durch die Hand die Du mir reichst schließt sich für uns der Kreis!
When I stand before you, look into your eyes, you make me feel light because you free me from whatever weighs me down. By extending your hand to me, you complete the circle between us.


Wir sind uns nah, sind ein Blut, Unsre Seelen sind verwandt! Und jedes Jahr verstärkt sich unser Band! Wir sind uns in Wort, unser Ring Verbindet uns auf ewig, auch wenn wir mal nicht zusammen sind!
We are close to each other, as if we were blood. Our souls are related, and every year, our bond becomes even stronger. Our words bring us together, and our circle connects us forever, even when we are apart.


Weil wir das Selbe fühlen, sich unsre Kraft vereint, und nichts auf der Welt uns auseinander trennt! Durch die Hand die Ihr uns reicht Schließt sich für uns der Kreis!
Because we feel the same way, our strength is united, and nothing in the world can separate us. By extending your hand to us, you complete the circle between us.


Wenn wir uns gegenüber stehen, uns in die Augen sehn macht Ihr uns leicht weil Ihr uns befreit! Durch die Hand die Ihr uns reicht Schließt sich für uns der Kreis!
When we stand in front of each other, look into each other's eyes, you make us feel light because you free us from whatever weighs us down. By extending your hand to us, you complete the circle between us.


Wenn wir uns gegenüber stehen, uns in die Augen sehn macht Ihr uns leicht weil Ihr uns befreit! Durch die Hand die Ihr uns reicht Schließt sich für uns der Kreis!
When we stand in front of each other, look into each other's eyes, you make us feel light because you free us from whatever weighs us down. By extending your hand to us, you complete the circle between us.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Katerina Loules, Lukas Loules, Pascal Kravetz, Peter Maffay

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Richard

Played this a lot as an impressionable 17 year old (1987). Happy days, the world was a different place. I know your music preference changes as you get older but it seems that there is no new music like this style anymore.

Mary Beth Race Nausbaum

Thanks so much for sharing this great album in its entirety.
Love it and its quality audio too. Awesome!

Y h

Acoustically fantastic and very well written

Mitchell Gillett

I'm so glad my dad played albums like this while I was growing up. They mean so much to me now and I always come back to them and have my mind blown again.

Karin 1944

Lucky Guy

David Skelding

That makes me smile. I am trying to do the same for my kids at present. They look at me weirdly now, but I think in time they'll get it.

Jacob Patrick Poulsen

Fantastic album. Not one bad song in my opinion on this album. 😊👍

Cinta Rocko

Peter is AMAZING ❤

Manuel Gaspar

Fantástico.! Baita som.@ só Alegria.!
Felicidades a Todos.@!!!

alessandro marchesini

One of masterpieces of rock era.

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