A Touch of Evil – English Lyrics

• By: Judas Priest

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the dark and alluring world of Judas Priest's "A Touch of Evil"! This heavy metal classic offers a rich vocabulary related to temptation, desire, and the supernatural, all wrapped in a powerful and atmospheric sound. Learn English through its evocative lyrics and understand how the band masterfully uses language to create a chilling narrative, making it a truly special and memorable song.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mesmerize /ˈmezməraɪz/ B2	verb - to attract and hold the attention of someone completely
ecstasy /ˈekstəsi/ B1	noun - a state of extreme happiness or joy
trance /træns/ B2	noun - a half-conscious state characterized by an absence of response to external stimuli
arouse /əˈraʊz/ B1	verb - to awaken or stimulate a feeling or emotion
desire /dɪˈzaɪər/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ A1	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
sin /sɪn/ A1	noun - an act considered to be a transgression of divine law or moral principle
prey /preɪ/ A2	verb - to hunt and kill animals for food noun - an animal hunted or caught for food
possess /pəˈzes/ B1	verb - to have or own something
resist /rɪˈzɪst/ A2	verb - to fight against or oppose something
flame /fleɪm/ A1	noun - the hot glowing gas that comes from something burning
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ A2	noun - the ability to see or a thing seen
chance /tʃæns/ A1	noun - an opportunity to do something
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
evil /ˈiːvəl/ A1	adjective - morally wrong or bad noun - profound immorality or wickedness