A.D.I.D.A.S. – English Lyrics

• By: Korn
• Album: Life Is Peachy

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of Korn's 'A.D.I.D.A.S.' to understand the provocative and unfiltered expression that defined the nu-metal genre. Through its direct and controversial lyrics, you can explore themes of angst and rebellion that resonated with a generation, making it a special track for learning the cultural context of 90s alternative music.

[English]

(energetic rock music)

♪ Honestly, somehow it always seems ♪

♪ That I'm dreamin' of somethin' I can never be ♪

♪ It doesn't matter to me ♪

♪ 'Cause I will always be that pimp that I see ♪

♪ In all of my fantasies ♪

♪ I don't know your uh name ♪

♪ So what, let's ♪

♪ Screamin' to be the only way ♪

♪ That I can truly be free from my screwed up reality ♪

♪ So I dream and stroke it harder ♪

♪ 'Cause it's so fun to see my face starin' back at me ♪

♪ I don't know your uh name ♪

♪ So what, let's hump ♪

♪ All day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ All day, I dream about humping ♪

♪ All day, I dream about humping ♪

♪ All day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ Yes, all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ And all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ Yes, all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ And all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ Yes, all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ And all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ Yes, all day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ All day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ All day, I dream about humping ♪

♪ All day, I dream about sex ♪

♪ All day, I dream about humping ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ A2	verb - to experience thoughts, images, or feelings while asleep noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
matter /ˈmætər/ B1	verb - to be important noun - physical substance in general
pimp /pɪmp/ C1	noun - a person who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them, taking a percentage of their earnings.
fantasies /ˈfæntəsɪz/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
screamin' /ˈskriːmɪn/ A2	verb - to give a loud, piercing cry or yell
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
reality /riˈæləti/ B2	noun - the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
stroke /strəʊk/ B2	verb - to move one's hand or a part of one's body gently over (something). noun - an act of moving one's hand or a part of one's body gently over something.
fun /fʌn/ A1	noun - enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure. adjective - providing enjoyment or amusement.
face /feɪs/ A1	noun - the front of a person's head, from the forehead to the chin.
sex /seks/ B1	noun - either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions.
humping /ˈhʌmpɪŋ/ C1	verb - To have sexual intercourse
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours as a unit of time, corresponding to a rotation of the Earth.

Key Grammar Structures

• Honestly, somehow it always seems That I'm dreamin' of somethin' I can never be

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverbs, Continuous Gerund

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple ("seems") to describe a habitual action or state. "Honestly" and "somehow" are adverbs modifying the verb. The gerund 'dreamin'' functions as the object of the preposition 'of', indicating an ongoing action.

• It doesn't matter to me

  ➔ Negative Statement with Indefinite Pronoun, Indirect Object

  ➔ This is a simple negative statement. "It" is a dummy pronoun. "to me" functions as an indirect object, indicating *to whom* something doesn't matter.

• So what, let's screamin' to be the only way

  ➔ Interjection, Imperative Mood, Infinitive Phrase as Adverbial

  ➔ "So what" is an interjection expressing indifference. "Let's screamin'" is an unconventional use of the imperative mood, suggesting a strong desire. "to be the only way" is an infinitive phrase functioning as an adverbial, explaining *why* they want to scream.

• I don't know your uh name So what, let's hump

  ➔ Negative Statement, Interjection, Imperative Mood

  ➔ A straightforward negative statement ("I don't know"). The "uh" is a filler word. The repetition of "So what, let's hump" is a striking and provocative imperative.