Bizcochito 5,313 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 23 minutes ago, slayo said: If they don't know English, how will they know what you're typing? OMG clocked with the first post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson123 38,218 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I don't really understand German but I love this band called And One. They actually record music both in english and german and I like it because of the beats. It's just like when people from the US who don't speak spanish like a song that is in spanish because it's catchy or the hook. You don't really need to understand a song's meaning or lyrics to like it or enjoy it. My first language is spanish and I learned english in school but also online so way before that I used to love Britney's music, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls, Cher, Madonna, etc. and I really didn't understand what they were saying but the songs were good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,759 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I like Spanish, French music and idk what they're saying for the most part, the music is just good I think being a massive fan of someone of another language is interesting though, probably forces people to learn that language at least a little Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaMonster 4,909 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I like music in spanish even though I dont know what they are saying 30% of the time. (Still learning) It still sounds cool though. Hands up to the sky, I'm about to fly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSpark 579 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I love Spanish music, but I have no idea what they say I've decided to learn Spanish this summer, I enjoy music more when I know the lyrics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacify Him 9,073 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Well, a friend of mine who listens to jrock once said that even if she doesn't understand what they're saying, their music can touch their souls. i think it's very important to know that because music isn't supposed to be about the charts. I’m getting on your nerves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Sky 10,913 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I bet 90% of Americans listening to Despacito don't know what it is saying at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 It must be very sad to only know music in one's native language. How limiting... I can say 100% that I only speak English nowadays because of music. Of course I had classes throughout the years but what motivated me was the music that I loved. And today it's what motivates me to learn French as well. Also, music does not consist of only lyrics. There's melodies, instrumentals, vocals, etc. Of course there's also something called Google translate where you can check a song's meaning in seconds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustaMonster 4,909 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 minute ago, BloodyMonster said: I bet 90% of Americans listening to Despacito don't know what it is saying at all Idk the US has the second largest number of spanish speakers in the world (Mexico being the first) Hands up to the sky, I'm about to fly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes and 4,884 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, theahsfan said: This applies to any singer really but do you know what you're singing when you sing Gaga's songs? I know what Gaga sings, bc I know translation But when I listen her music I just don't think about lyrics I listen only music and her voice Did you think I'd show up in a limousine? No Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightCat 196 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I guess it's same like non-Koreans singing K-pop songs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernster7 7,922 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Bio said: It must be very sad to only know music in one's native language. How limiting... I can say 100% that I only speak English nowadays because of music. Of course I had classes throughout the years but what motivated me was the music that I loved. And today it's what motivates me to learn French as well. Also, music does not consist of only lyrics. There's melodies, instrumentals, vocals, etc. Of course there's also something called Google translate where you can check a song's meaning in seconds. Pretty much this. English is not my first language so I was motivated to learn it thanks to my love for music. In fact, I love the lyrics of the songs more than the other parts so I look up the meaning of the words and phrases I don't understand and I make sure I remember what it means next time I see something similar. It's not that hard really. Monsters never die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic 12,177 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I sometimes feel bad for people, when they don't know English - no matter what community it is. English is most peoples second language (and German, right?) And I just wonder, whether it's because lack of interest in learning the language or just poor education. I've noticed, that it's often Spanish/Portugese people, who struggle with only knowing a few words, or nothing at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 159,825 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, BloodyMonster said: I bet 90% of Americans listening to Despacito don't know what it is saying at all A certain Canadian has no idea either OT: I don't speak German but I love Scheiße I figure it's got to be the same 🌸Flourishing and vibrant🌼 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurqaSwg 4,681 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 me from 2008-2011, but honestly still now, I don't pay much attention to some song lyrics tbh. It always have been about the overall of the song (if that makes sense) for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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