– English Lyrics

Lyrics & Translation

[English]

Mom, I can't stay here.

There's no electricity, no telephones, it's horrible.

Excuse me.

I assure you, our community is quite pleasant.

Perhaps I could show thee around.

(amorously): Okay.

My name is Eli.

My parents run the inn.

If there is anything we can do to make your room more plain,

do not be afraid to ask.

Ah, we'll be all right.

A hotel in Amish country can't be any worse

than staying in a youth hostel.

Hi, I'd like a room.

Uh, preferably one where I have to sleep

with my bag taped to my body.

We have one where some Italian backpackers have laid out

every item of clothing they own on all of the beds.

Oh, perfect.

Will my bunkmates be constantly talking about me

in a foreign language?

Yes, they will, sir. Oh, great.

Uh, also, I'm going to have some mail delivered here,

and I want it to sit in that box for four years.

Oh, and what street is the bathroom on?

So, what do you do for fun around here?

We do chores and we watch other people do chores.

Sounds kind of boring.

Alas, there are times when I feel as if

there is much of life I am missing.

Yeah, it'd be tough having no technology.

I don't think I could live without my iPhone.

You have an iPhone?

Yeah. You've heard of it?

Yes, but only because people sometimes search

for Amish farms on their iPhones.

Here comes one now.

Thanks for a fun evening, Eli.

And-and thanks for being so nice to me.

I think you are the most fascinating girl I have ever met, Meg.

Here. I want you to have this.

Your iPhone?

Yeah.

I made you a playlist of songs that I like.

Who is this I am hearing?

It's Avril Lavigne.

Why does she shout at me?

I don't know.

Most of my music I just get pressured to buy.

Thank you for this gift, Meg.

Eli! What are you doing with that outsider?

Her name is Meg, Father.

And I was just showing her our community.

You stay away from her.

She will try to corrupt you.

That is not true, Father.

Meg is wonderful.

She is an outsider.

She does not follow the one true path.

You are not to see this girl again.

Do you understand? I forbid it.

(dejected sigh) Yes, sir.

Now come home at once.

And, as for you,

I suggest you stay away from my son, you harlot.

(sobbing)

Hey, there, young one, why so sad?

It's just that I really like this boy, but his dad...

Oh, look out.

(loud smacks) (screaming)

Sorry, there.

Didn't realize how long it'd been

since Ol' Dumper did his business.

He'll be done soon enough.

(smacking continues) Oh, maybe not.

Doesn't sound like pooping, does it?

Sounds more like someone

dropping sandwiches off a rooftop.

Watch out below, right?

Look like Hacky Sacks.

You'll be sorry if you kick 'em, though.

All righty, well he seems to be all done now.

You have a good evening...

(smacking resumes) Oh, my goodness.

He must have gotten into the chicken feed again.

You'd think they'd know

it wasn't in their diet, but this is how they find out.

You may want to close your mouth.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
electricity /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ B1	noun - a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles
horrible /ˈhɔːrəbl/ A2	adjective - causing or likely to cause horror; shocking
community /kəˈmjuːnəti/ A2	noun - a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
pleasant /ˈpleznt/ A2	adjective - giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment
preferably /ˈprefərəbli/ B2	adverb - if possible; in a way that is preferred
backpackers /ˈbækpækərz/ B2	noun - people who travel or hike carrying their belongings in rucksacks
chores /tʃɔːrz/ B1	noun - routine tasks, especially household ones
fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/ B2	adjective - extremely interesting
corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/ B2	verb - to cause to act dishonestly or become morally depraved
harlot /ˈhɑːrlət/ C2	noun - a prostitute or promiscuous woman
dejected /dɪˈdʒektɪd/ C1	adjective - sad and depressed; dispirited
forbid /fərˈbɪd/ B2	verb - to refuse to allow something
shouting /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to speak very loudly
pressured /ˈpreʃərd/ B1	verb - to attempt to persuade someone to do something
alas /əˈlæs/ C2	adjective - an expression of grief, pity, or concern

Key Grammar Structures

• Perhaps I could show thee around.

  ➔ Modal verb for polite suggestion

  ➔ "Could" is used here to make a polite suggestion or offer.

• If there is anything we can do to make your room more plain, do not be afraid to ask.

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ "If" + present tense expresses a real possibility or request.

• Uh, preferably one where I have to sleep with my bag taped to my body.

  ➔ Relative clause with 'where'

  ➔ "Where" modifies the noun "one" (a room) to describe the location.

• Will my bunkmates be constantly talking about me in a foreign language?

  ➔ Future Continuous

  ➔ "Will be...ing" describes an action that will be in progress in the future.

• Alas, there are times when I feel as if there is much of life I am missing.

  ➔ Subjunctive mood / Unreal comparison with 'as if'

  ➔ "As if" is used to describe a feeling that may not be literal reality.

• I don't think I could live without my iPhone.

  ➔ Second Conditional (Hypothetical)

  ➔ "Could" indicates a hypothetical ability in a specific situation.

• I made you a playlist of songs that I like.

  ➔ Relative clause with 'that' as object

  ➔ "That" acts as the object of the verb "like" in the relative clause.

• I forbid it.

  ➔ Active voice with transitive verb

  ➔ "Forbid" is a transitive verb that requires a direct object.