Beercan – English Lyrics

• By: Beck

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the quirky world of Beck with "Beercan," a quintessential 90s alt-rock anthem. This song is a fantastic entry point for language learners, offering a rich tapestry of conversational and often surreal English lyrics, delivered with Beck's unique vocal style. You'll encounter colloquialisms and vivid imagery, all set against a genre-bending backdrop that makes the listening experience both educational and endlessly engaging.

[English]

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ ALCOHOL ON MY HANDS ♪

♪ I GOT PLANS ♪

♪ TO DITCH MYSELF AND GET OUTSIDE ♪

♪ DANCING WOMEN ♪

♪ THROWING PLATES ♪

♪ DECAPITATING THEIR LAUGHING DATES ♪

♪ SWIRLING CHICKENS CAUGHT IN FLIGHT ♪

♪ OUT OF FOCUS ♪

♪ AND MUCH TOO BRIGHT ♪

♪ COMING DOWN ♪

♪ SHINY TEETH ♪

♪ GAME SHOW SUCKERS TRYING TO BLEED ♪

♪ BUT I GOT A DRUG AND I GOT THE BUG ♪

♪ AND I GOT SOMETHING BETTER THAN LOVE ♪

♪ HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW? ♪

♪ PRETTY GOOD ♪

♪ GOING ON, FEELING STRONG ♪

♪ I QUIT MY JOB BLOWING LEAVES ♪

♪ TELEPHONE BILLS UP MY SLEEVES ♪

♪ CHOKING LIKE A ONE MAN DUST BOWL ♪

♪ FREEDOM ROCK SLIME BALL ♪

♪ TALKING IN CODE ♪

♪ WE WENT DOWN ♪

♪ LIT UP THE SHACK ♪

♪ GRAB ME A BEER OUT OF THE SACK ♪

♪ EVERYBODY BENT OVER TWICE ♪

♪ PAINTING THE WALLS, THROWING SOME DICE ♪

♪ LEAPING UP INTO THE AIR GETTING JUICED UP BEYOND BELIEF ♪

♪ AND THEY WERE SINGING LIKE THIS ♪

♪ WINOS THROWING FRISBEES AT THE SUN ♪

♪ PUT MY SOUL BETWEEN A BUN ♪

♪ NOW I'M HUNGRY NOW I'M DRUNK ♪

♪ NOW I'M RUNNING LIKE A FLAMING PIG ♪

♪ OH, YEAH ♪

♪ SCRAPING OFF THE ATTITUDE ♪

♪ OLD MAN EATING ALL MY FOOD ♪

♪ DON'T BE KIND DON'T BE RUDE ♪

♪ JUST SHAKE YOUR BOOTS AND LET IT ALL GET LOOSE ♪

♪ OH, YEAH, MY GOODNESS ♪

(MUSIC INSTRUMENTS PLAYING)

♪ FLUFFY CLOUDS ♪

♪ JUMPING RAINBOWS ♪

♪ FLUFFY CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M SAD ♪

♪ JUMPING RAINBOWS ♪

♪ A SOFT AND SNUGGLY PLACE ♪

♪ FLUFFY CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M SAD ♪

♪ JUMPING RAINBOWS A SOFT AND SNUGGLY PLACE FLUFFY CLOUDS ♪

♪ I'M SAD AND UNHAPPY ♪

(MUSIC INSTRUMENTS PLAYING)

(ROCK MUSIC BEATS)

♪ WINOS THROWING FRISBEES AT THE SUN ♪

♪ PUT MY SOUL BETWEEN A BUN ♪

♪ NOW I'M HUNGRY NOW I'M DRUNK ♪

♪ NOW I'M RUNNING LIKE A FLAMING PIG ♪

♪ OH, YEAH ♪

♪ SCRAPING OFF THE ATTITUDE ♪

♪ OLD MAN EATING ALL MY FOOD ♪

♪ DON'T BE KIND DON'T BE RUDE ♪

♪ JUST SHAKE YOUR BOOTS AND LET IT ALL GET LOOSE ♪

♪ OH, YEAH, MY GOODNESS ♪

♪ (MUSIC INSTRUMENTS PLAYING) ♪

♪ OH YEAH, I LIKE IT LIKE THAT ♪

♪ OH, THAT IS COLD ♪

♪ SOMEBODY PUT A FLAME-THROWER ON THAT ♪

♪ OH MY GOODNESS ♪

♪ TAKE ME DOWN TO THE DEPOT ♪

♪ BUDDY PUT ME DOWN ON THE BUS ♪

♪ OH, YEAH ♪

♪ I LIKE IT LIKE THAT ♪

♪ SOMEBODY BRING ME A PLATE OF SASSAFRAS ♪

♪ HEY, HEY, HEY ♪

♪ OH, YEAH ♪

♪ UH-HUH ♪

♪ WHAT'S HAPPENIN' ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ditch /dɪtʃ/ B1	verb - to abandon or get rid of something
decapitating /ˈdiːkəpɪteɪtɪŋ/ C1	verb - to cut off someone's head
swirling /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/ B2	verb - to move in a twisting or circular motion
bright /braɪt/ A2	adjective - giving off a lot of light
shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ A2	adjective - reflecting light; glossy
sucker /ˈsʌkər/ B1	noun - a person easily tricked or deceived
bug /bʌɡ/ A2	noun - a small insect verb - to annoy or bother
leaping /ˈliːpɪŋ/ B1	verb - to jump or spring through the air
winos /ˈwaɪnoʊz/ B2	noun - a person who drinks wine excessively, often homeless
frisbees /ˈfrɪzbiːz/ A2	noun - a disc-shaped toy thrown through the air
flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ B1	adjective - on fire; burning
scraping /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/ B1	verb - to remove something by rubbing or scratching
snuggly /ˈsnʌɡli/ B2	adjective - comfortably warm and cozy
sassafras /ˈsæsəfræs/ C1	noun - a tree or its aromatic root

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ I GOT PLANS ♪

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I GOT PLANS" uses the present simple tense to express a habitual or general truth, indicating the speaker regularly has plans.

• ♪ TO DITCH MYSELF AND GET OUTSIDE ♪

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The phrase "TO DITCH MYSELF AND GET OUTSIDE" uses the infinitive of purpose with "to" to express the intention or aim of the action.

• ♪ DECAPITATING THEIR LAUGHING DATES ♪

  ➔ Present Participle as Adjective

  ➔ The phrase "DECAPITATING THEIR LAUGHING DATES" uses the present participle "DECAPITATING" as an adjective to describe the dates.

• ♪ AND I GOT SOMETHING BETTER THAN LOVE ♪

  ➔ Comparative Adjective

  ➔ The phrase "BETTER THAN LOVE" uses the comparative adjective "BETTER" to compare the value of something to love.

• ♪ HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW? ♪

  ➔ Direct Question

  ➔ The phrase "HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW?" is a direct question seeking an opinion or reaction.

• ♪ LEAPING UP INTO THE AIR GETTING JUICED UP BEYOND BELIEF ♪

  ➔ Gerund Phrase

  ➔ The phrase "LEAPING UP INTO THE AIR GETTING JUICED UP BEYOND BELIEF" uses gerunds to describe actions happening simultaneously.

• ♪ NOW I'M RUNNING LIKE A FLAMING PIG ♪

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase "RUNNING LIKE A FLAMING PIG" uses a simile with "like" to compare the speaker's running to a flaming pig.

• ♪ JUST SHAKE YOUR BOOTS AND LET IT ALL GET LOOSE ♪

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase "JUST SHAKE YOUR BOOTS AND LET IT ALL GET LOOSE" uses the imperative mood to give commands or instructions.