Freewheel Burning – English Lyrics

• By: Judas Priest

Lyrics & Translation

Experience the raw energy of Judas Priest's "Freewheel Burning," a heavy metal classic that embodies speed and defiance. Dive into the meanings behind the lyrics, the stories of its creation, and discover why this song remains a favorite among metal fans. Explore the high-speed world of heavy metal and learn about the cultural impact of this iconic track.

[English]

Fast and furious we ride the universe

To carve a road for us that slices every curve in sight

We accelerate, no time to hesitate

This load will detonate whoever would contend its right

...

Born to lead

At breakneck speed

With high octane

We're spitting flames

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

...

On we catapult, we're thrusting to the hilt

Unearthing every fault, go headlong into any dare

We don't accept defeat, we never will retreat

We blaze with scorching heat, obliteration's everywhere

...

Born to lead

At breakneck speed

With high octane

We're spitting flames

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

...

...

Look before you leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free

Charging to the top and never give in, never stop, the way to be

Hold onto the lead with all your will and concede, you'll find there's life

With victory on high

Lead: Glenn

...

Look before you leap has never been the way we keep, our road is free

Charging to the top and never give in, never stop, the way to be

Hold onto the lead with all your will and concede, you'll find there's life

With victory

With victory on high

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

Freewheel burning

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to travel on a vehicle or animal
carve /kɑːrv/ B1	verb - to cut a shape or pattern into something
accelerate /ækˈsɛləreɪt/ B2	verb - to increase speed
detonate /ˈdɛtəˌneɪt/ C1	verb - to cause an explosion
breakneck /ˈbreɪkˌnɛk/ C1	adjective - extremely fast or dangerous
octane /ɒkˈteɪn/ C1	noun - a hydrocarbon used as a fuel
spitting /ˈspɪtɪŋ/ B1	verb - to eject saliva or something forcefully
catapult /ˈkætəˌpʌlt/ B2	verb - to hurl or launch with great force
obliteration /ˌɒblɪˈreɪʃən/ C2	noun - complete destruction
charge /tʃɑːrdʒ/ A2	verb - to rush forward aggressively
concede /kənˈsiːd/ B2	verb - to admit or yield
blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ B1	adjective - burning with intense heat and light
thrusting /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/ B2	verb - to push suddenly or forcefully
unearthing /ˌʌnˈɜːrθɪŋ/ C1	verb - to discover or dig up
headlong /ˈhɛdˌlɒŋ/ C1	adjective - moving or done with great haste and lack of caution

Key Grammar Structures

• Fast and furious we ride the universe

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'ride' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general action.

• We accelerate, no time to hesitate

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with comma splice

  ➔ The sentence uses two independent clauses joined by a comma, which is a comma splice. Both 'accelerate' and 'hesitate' are in the present simple tense.

• Born to lead / At breakneck speed

  ➔ Past Participle as Adjective

  ➔ 'Born' is a past participle used as an adjective to describe the subject, meaning naturally suited for leading.

• We're spitting flames

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The verb 'spitting' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening now.

• Look before you leap has never been the way we keep

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ 'Has never been' is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• Charging to the top and never give in, never stop

  ➔ Gerunds and Infinitives

  ➔ 'Charging' is a gerund, while 'give in' and 'stop' are infinitives without 'to', showing actions or states.

• Hold onto the lead with all your will

  ➔ Phrasal Verb

  ➔ 'Hold onto' is a phrasal verb meaning to maintain or keep something firmly.

• With victory on high

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ 'On high' is a prepositional phrase indicating a position or state of being elevated.