Electric Eye – English Lyrics

• By: Judas Priest

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the powerful world of Judas Priest with "Electric Eye," a quintessential heavy metal track that offers a thought-provoking lyrical journey into themes of surveillance and personal freedom. Learning English through this song will expose you to dynamic vocabulary related to technology, control, and dystopian concepts. Its vivid imagery and strong narrative make it a compelling piece for understanding metaphorical language and the impactful storytelling possible within music. The song's energetic delivery and Rob Halford's distinctive vocals also provide an excellent opportunity to appreciate the nuances of heavy metal English pronunciation.

[English]

作词 : Downing, Halford, Tipton

Up here in space, I'm looking down on you

My lazers trace everything you do

You think you've private lives think nothing of the kind

There is no true escape, I'm watching all the time

I'm made of metal, my circuits gleam

I am perpetual, I keep the country clean

I'm elected electric spy

I'm protected electric eye

Always in focus, you can't feel my stare

I zoom into you but you don't know I'm there

And I take a pride in probing all your secret moves

My tearless retina takes pictures that can prove

I'm made of metal, my circuits gleam

I am perpetual, I keep the country clean

I'm elected electric spy

I'm protected electric eye

Solo

Electric eye, in the sky, feel my stare, always there

There's nothing you can do about it

Develop and expose, I feed upon your every thought

And so my power grows

I'm made of metal, my circuits gleam

I am perpetual, I keep the country clean

I'm elected electric spy

I'm protected electric eye

I'm elected electric spy

I'm elected protected, detective, electric eye

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
eye /aɪ/ A1	noun - The organ of sight in humans and animals.
electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ B1	adjective - Of, worked by, or producing electricity.
metal /ˈmɛtl/ A2	noun - A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity.
circuit /ˈsɜːrkɪt/ B2	noun - A closed path through which an electric current flows.
gleam /ɡliːm/ B2	verb - To shine brightly, especially with a soft, warm light. noun - A faint or transient light.
perpetual /pərˈpɛtʃuəl/ C1	adjective - Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly.
clean /kliːn/ A1	adjective - Free from dirt, marks, or stains. verb - To make something free from dirt.
spy /spaɪ/ B1	noun - A person who secretly obtains information about an enemy or competitor. verb - To secretly watch or observe someone or something.
elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ B2	verb - To choose someone for a position by voting.
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ A2	verb - To keep safe from harm or injury.
stare /stɛr/ B1	verb - To look fixedly with wide eyes at someone or something. noun - A long, fixed look.
probe /proʊb/ B2	verb - To physically explore or examine something with a tool or instrument; to investigate thoroughly. noun - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body; a thorough investigation.
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	adjective - Kept hidden or not disclosed to others. noun - Something kept hidden or unexplained.
develop /dɪˈvɛləp/ B1	verb - To grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate; to process photographic film.
expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ B2	verb - To make something visible, typically by uncovering it; to reveal the true nature of something or someone.
power /ˈpaʊər/ A2	noun - The ability to do something or act in a particular way; strength and influence.
detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ B1	noun - A person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes. adjective - Engaged in or used for detection.