A Place Called Slaughter Race – English Lyrics

• By: Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Cast

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "A Place Called Slaughter Race," a standout song from Disney's *Ralph Breaks the Internet*. This track offers a unique blend of Broadway-style musicality and sharp humor, serving as a clever parody of classic Disney 'I want' songs. Listen to how Vanellope expresses her true desires and discovers a place where she truly belongs, even if it's a chaotic and unexpected one, showcasing a modern twist on a beloved animated film tradition. It’s perfect for understanding expressions of longing and finding one’s place in an unconventional world.

[English]

Come on, song. Come on.

I'm reflecting!

What is it that I want? What is my quest?

♪ What is my dream? ♪

Raah! Well, ladies, I tried.

♪♪♪

[gasps]

Slaughter Race?

[helicopter blades whirring]

♪ What can it be that calls me to this place today? ♪

♪ This lawless car ballet ♪

♪ What can it be? ♪

♪ Am I a baby pigeon sprouting wings to soar? ♪

♪ Was that a metaphor? ♪

♪ Hey, there's A Dollar Store ♪

♪ Look, I'm rhyming ♪

♪ My spirit's climbing ♪

♪ As I'm called through this fog of mace ♪

♪ To this place ♪

♪ Called Slaughter Race ♪

[tires screech]

♪ Welcome back Watch your head ♪

♪ Hate to see you end up dead ♪

♪ Let's get this party rollin' ♪

♪ Is that appliance stolen? ♪

♪ We have ♪

♪ Dumpster fires ♪

♪ And burning tires ♪

♪ That great white in the sewer ♪

♪ You'll be happy that you knew her ♪

♪ Dogs and cats, they sure taste great ♪

♪ With a side of license plate ♪

♪ Some find us deplorable ♪

♪ Well, I think you're adorable ♪

♪ We may be a motley crew, but our hearts ring true ♪

♪ And just for you, a face tattoo ♪

♪♪♪ [chorus vocalizing]

♪ Slaughter Race ♪

♪♪♪ [chorus vocalizing]

♪ My heart's in flight and, wow, it's a blast ♪

♪ Feels like my dreams are real at last ♪

♪ No trace of a frown upon your face ♪

♪ Flying so fast ♪

♪ Setting the pace ♪

♪ Living the life ♪

♪ Loving the chase ♪

♪ Now is the time ♪

♪ Here is the place ♪

[both] ♪ This Slaughter Race ♪

♪ I know I should go ♪

♪ But home feels so slow ♪

♪ These roads are paved with dreams ♪

[bicycle bell dings]

♪ What would Ralph say ♪

♪ If it turns out I stay ♪

♪ In this place called ♪

♪ Slaughter ♪

♪ Slaughter Race ♪

♪ In this place called ♪

♪ Slaughter Race ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reflect /rɪˈflɛkt/ B2	verb - to think deeply or carefully about something
quest /kwɛst/ B2	noun - a long or arduous search for something
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or visualize something that is not present
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
slaughter /ˈslɔːtər/ B2	verb - to kill (animals) for food noun - the act of killing animals for food
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - plural of dream; aspirations or goals
fog /fɔɡ/ B1	noun - a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
great /ɡreɪt/ A2	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
adore /əˈdɔːr/ B2	verb - to love and respect someone deeply

Key Grammar Structures

• What can it be that calls me to this place today?

  ➔ Inversion for emphasis

  ➔ The usual word order would be "What is it that calls me...?" Inverting the subject and verb ("What can it be...") adds emphasis and a more poetic feel. It also uses the relative pronoun "that" to connect the clauses.

• Am I a baby pigeon sprouting wings to soar?

  ➔ Present Participle "sprouting" modifying "pigeon"

  ➔ "Sprouting" is a present participle acting as an adjective describing the baby pigeon. It shows the pigeon is in the process of sprouting wings.

• Hate to see you end up dead

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose with 'to see'

  ➔ Here, "to see you end up dead" explains the reason for the "hate." It indicates the speaker doesn't want to witness that outcome.

• Let's get this party rollin'

  ➔ Causative "get" + object + present participle

  ➔ This structure means "Let's cause this party to roll." It expresses the desire to initiate or start the party.

• Some find us deplorable

  ➔ Complex Object with adjective

  ➔ "Us" is the object, and "deplorable" is the adjective describing the object. The sentence means some people consider them to be deplorable.

• Well, I think you're adorable

  ➔ Simple statement with adjective complement

  ➔ "Adorable" is an adjective acting as the complement to the subject "you", describing a quality of the person being addressed.

• Feels like my dreams are real at last

  ➔ "Feels like" + clause expressing resemblance

  ➔ The phrase "feels like" introduces a subjective comparison. The clause following it, "my dreams are real at last," describes what the speaker is experiencing, making it feel similar to reality.

• I know I should go, but home feels so slow

  ➔ Modal verb "should" for obligation/advice contrasted with "feels" for subjective feeling

  ➔ "Should" expresses a sense of obligation or duty. "Feels" expresses a personal sensation. The contrast highlights the internal conflict between what she knows she should do and how she actually feels.

• If it turns out I stay

  ➔ Conditional clause (Type 1 or mixed) - Possible future outcome

  ➔ This introduces a hypothetical situation in the future. "Turns out" means "happens to be the case." The implication is that her staying is not yet certain, but if it happens, there will be consequences (implied, but not stated in this short excerpt).