Dragula – English Lyrics

• By: Rob Zombie

Lyrics & Translation

Learning English through Rob Zombie's 'Dragula' offers a unique and energetic approach to the language. The song is a fantastic tool for picking up vivid and descriptive vocabulary, particularly words associated with horror and intense action. Its repetitive chorus and clear, driving rhythm make it easy to follow along and memorize phrases. What makes 'Dragula' special for language learners is its connection to classic American television and horror movie culture, providing a fun context for understanding pop culture references while enjoying a high-octane metal track.

[English]

(eerie music)

- [Man] Superstition, fear and jealousy

(upbeat music)

(heavy rock music)

♪ Dead I am the one, exterminating son ♪

♪ Slipping through the trees, strangling the breeze ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dead I am the sky, watching angels cry ♪

♪ While they slowly turn, conquering the worm ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dead I am the pool, spreading from the fool ♪

♪ Weak and want you need, nowhere as you bleed ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dead I am the rat, feast upon the cat ♪

♪ Tender is the fur, dying as you purr ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Do it baby, do it baby ♪

♪ Do it baby, do it baby ♪

♪ And burn like an animal ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dead I am the life, dig into the skin ♪

♪ Knuckle crack the bone, 21 to win ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dead I am the dog, hound of hell you cry ♪

♪ Devil on your back, I can never die ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Do it baby, do it baby ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Do it baby, do it baby ♪

♪ And burn like an animal ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

♪♪♪

♪ Dig through the ditches ♪

♪ And burn through the witches ♪

♪ And slam in the back of my Dragula ♪

(audience applauding) (audience cheering)

- Bravo! (audience member whistles)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
exterminating /ɪkˈstɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ/ B2	verb - to destroy completely, especially pests or enemies
slipping /ˈslɪpɪŋ/ A2	verb - to move smoothly or quietly, often unintentionally
strangling /ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/ B1	verb - to kill someone by squeezing their throat
conquering /ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/ B2	verb - to gain control over a place or people by force
ditches /ˈdɪtʃɪz/ A2	noun - a long narrow trench dug into the ground
burn /bɜːrn/ A1	verb - to be on fire or to cause something to be on fire
witches /ˈwɪtʃɪz/ A2	noun - a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones
slam /slæm/ A2	verb - to shut something forcefully and noisily
spreading /ˈspredɪŋ/ A2	verb - to cause something to cover a larger area
bleed /bliːd/ A2	verb - to lose blood from the body
feast /fiːst/ A2	verb - to eat a large or special meal
tender /ˈtɛndər/ A2	adjective - soft or delicate in texture
purr /pɜːr/ A2	verb - the low, vibrating sound made by a cat
knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ A2	noun - the joint of a finger
hound /haʊnd/ B1	noun - a dog, especially one used for hunting

Key Grammar Structures

• Dead I am the one, exterminating son

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase 'exterminating son' uses the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action, emphasizing the speaker's role as an exterminator.

• Slipping through the trees, strangling the breeze

  ➔ Present participle

  ➔ The words 'slipping' and 'strangling' are present participles, acting as verbs to describe ongoing actions.

• Dead I am the sky, watching angels cry

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase 'watching angels cry' uses the present simple tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action.

• Dig through the ditches and burn through the witches

  ➔ Compound verb phrase

  ➔ The phrase uses compound verbs 'dig through' and 'burn through' to emphasize the intensity of the actions.

• And slam in the back of my Dragula

  ➔ Prepositional phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'in the back of my Dragula' is a prepositional phrase that indicates location.

• Dead I am the life, dig into the skin

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The phrase 'dig into the skin' uses the imperative mood to give a direct command.

• Knuckle crack the bone, 21 to win

  ➔ Ellipsis

  ➔ The phrase '21 to win' uses ellipsis, omitting words for brevity and stylistic effect.