Cinematic Celtic ballad · TWOLODY ORIGINALS
When the Mountain Blinked
“When the Mountain Blinked” brings together German and English. Its musical genre is Cinematic Celtic ballad.
Lyrics & translation ↓
German ↔ English
About this song
The first paired lines are “Der Mond hängt über dem Kamm.” and “The moon hangs over the ridge.”. Read the complete lyrics in both languages below, then follow the same phrases in the player.
A shepherd sees strange lights across a valley and finds climbers asking for help. Cinematic Celtic ballad, 88 BPM, harp, low whistle, acoustic guitar, expressive strings, intimate verses and powerful chorus
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Listen to each line and compare its translation. Use Twin to switch to the same phrase in the other language; use Echo to recall its meaning before revealing the translation.
Two languages. One melody.
Lyrics & translation
Verse
Der Mond hängt über dem Kamm.
The moon hangs over the ridge.
Ich beobachte die Schafe im Schlaf.
I watch the sheep in sleep.
Kalter Wind beißt in mein Gesicht.
Cold wind bites at my face.
Das Tal ist tief und schwarz.
The valley is deep and black.
Chorus
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Verse
Blaue Funken tanzen am Fels.
Blue sparks dance on the rock.
Weiße Strahlen schneiden durch den Nebel.
White beams cut through the mist.
Sie wandern, wo kein Pfad verläuft.
They move where no path goes.
Mein Hund fängt an, laut zu bellen.
My dog starts to bark loud.
Chorus
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Verse
Ich renne zum Bach hinunter.
I run down to the creek.
Ihre Seile sind verheddert und gerissen.
Their ropes are tangled and torn.
Chorus
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Verse
Die Sterne schauen vom Himmel zu.
The stars watch from the sky.
Warmer Tee wartet in der Hütte.
Warm tea waits in the hut.
Chorus
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Fremde Lichter blitzen im Dunkeln.
Strange lights flash in the dark.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
Jemand ruft jetzt um Hilfe.
Someone is calling for help now.
