American Psycho – English Lyrics

• By: Misfits

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the chilling world of horror punk with Misfits' *American Psycho*. Released after a period of legal disputes and lineup changes, this album showcases a blend of classic horror themes with a modern sound, offering listeners a thrilling and eerie musical experience. Discover the creative blend of horror and punk elements, learn about the band's resurrection, and dive into the minds of those who embraced this controversial era of the Misfits.

[English]

Oh, oh

Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh

Whoa, oh

Go!

Inside a Wall Street mind, a psycho lurks

Lines of cocaine cut in hell

Obsessive hands gently grab your neck

Compulsively you die, I hate people!

Oh, oh

Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh

Whoa, oh (oh)

Struggling to breathe, oh!

The sweet asphyxiation and dismemberment

Sex puts me in the mood to make you die

Obsessive hands gently grab your neck

Look into sick eyes, I hate people!

Oh, oh

Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh

Whoa, oh (go)

Struggling to breathe, oh

Machines of penalty (go!)

The sweet insanity (go!)

Fade to black tranquility (go!)

You're lookin' through the eyes of a psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho, oh

Psycho!

Inside a Wall Street mind, a psycho lurks

Lines of cocaine cut in hell

Obsessive hands gently grab your neck

Compulsively you die, I hate people!

Oh, oh

Whoa, oh-oh, oh, oh

Whoa, oh (oh)

Struggling to breathe, oh (go!)

Machines of penalty (go!)

The sweet insanity (go!)

Fade to black tranquility (go!)

You're looking through the eyes of a psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho (whoa-oh)

An American psycho, oh

Psycho!

Psycho! (Oh)

Psycho!

Psycho!

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
psychopath /saɪkəˌpæθ/ B2	noun - a person with a mental disorder characterized by abnormal or violent social behavior
cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ B2	noun - a powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant
obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ B2	adjective - eager to occupy or involve oneself constantly
gently /ˈdʒɛntli/ A2	adverb - in a soft or gentle manner
breath /brɛθ/ A2	noun - the air taken into or expelled from the lungs
insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ B2	noun - state of mental illness or madness
penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ B2	noun - a punishment imposed for breaking a law or rule
tranquility /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ C1	noun - the state of being calm and peaceful
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and perceives
death /dɛθ/ A2	noun - the end of life

Key Grammar Structures

• Inside a Wall Street mind, a psycho lurks

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The verb "lurks" is in the present simple tense, indicating a current action.

• Obsessive hands gently grab your neck

  ➔ Adjective + noun structure

  ➔ "Obsessive" describes the noun "hands," providing more detail about them.

• Compulsively you die, I hate people!

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase "you die" is in the imperative mood, suggesting a command or strong suggestion.

• The sweet asphyxiation and dismemberment

  ➔ Noun phrase

  ➔ "The sweet asphyxiation and dismemberment" is a noun phrase that combines multiple nouns.

• You're looking through the eyes of a psycho

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "You're looking" is in the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action.

• Fade to black tranquility

  ➔ Infinitive phrase

  ➔ "Fade to black tranquility" is an infinitive phrase that expresses a desired action.