Ibiza – English Lyrics

• By: The Prodigy, Sleaford Mods

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new culture, and 'Ibiza' by The Prodigy featuring Sleaford Mods offers a unique opportunity to engage with the raw, unfiltered slang and accent of the English East Midlands. Jason Williamson's distinctive vocal delivery provides a window into a specific regional dialect, making it a special and authentic learning experience. Beyond the language, the song's driving energy and pointed social commentary make it a compelling piece of music.

[English]

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ready mix, pack of Smash,

Sex cults, six-packs lash,

drum edge, no tone, they're faceless,

the mix on sticks.

Ibiza's rotten, encrusted rocks.

Transmit!

Transmit!

Transmit!

Transmit!

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Yeah!

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Plug it in, pre-mixed, all bought it.

It's all about the gear.

Bleached-hair, wanking mates,

just flown in on the Lear.

Private jet, personal flyer,

all Danny, all fucking Dyer.

Straights, eight quid a packet?

Fuck that,

I'm on the baccy, mate.

Transmit!

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Yeah!

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

Ibiza

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

What's he fuckin' doin?

Eject from alarms on

cos the music you're so darn dull.

Eject from alarms on

cos the music all darn dull

Stare

Eject from alarms on

cos the music you're so darn dull.

Eject from alarms on

cos the music all darn dull

What's he fuckin' doin?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Ibiza /iˈbiːzə/ B2	noun - a Spanish island famous for its nightlife
mix /mɪks/ A2	noun - a combination of different substances verb - to combine or blend together
transmit /trænsˈmɪt/ B2	verb - to send or pass on (information, signals, etc.)
rotten /ˈrɒtən/ B1	adjective - decayed; spoiled
encrusted /ɪnˈkrʌstɪd/ C1	adjective - covered with a hard crust or coating
rocks /rɒks/ A2	noun - large stones; solid mineral material
plug /plʌɡ/ B1	noun - a device for making an electrical connection verb - to stop up or fill a hole; to insert a plug
gear /ɡɪər/ B1	noun - equipment or apparatus needed for a particular purpose
jet /dʒɛt/ B1	noun - a fast aircraft powered by jet engines; a stream of liquid or gas verb - to discharge or emit in a jet
private /ˈprɪvət/ B1	adjective - not public; belonging to an individual
mates /meɪts/ B1	noun - friends or companions
wanking /ˈwæŋkɪŋ/ C1	verb - to masturbate (slang, vulgar)
cult /kʌlt/ B2	noun - a system of religious beliefs and rituals often regarded as unorthodox
six-pack /ˈsɪks ˌpæk/ B2	noun - a pack of six cans or bottles; also defined abdominal muscles
dull /dʌl/ B1	adjective - lacking interest or excitement; not sharp
eject /iˈdʒɛkt/ B2	verb - to force or throw out
alarm /əˈlɑːrm/ A2	noun - a device that makes a loud warning sound
bleached /bliːtʃt/ B2	adjective - made white or lighter by bleaching
flyer /ˈflaɪər/ B1	noun - a small printed advertisement; a person who flies
packet /ˈpækɪt/ B1	noun - a small container or bundle of items

Key Grammar Structures

• What's he fuckin' doin?

  ➔ Present continuous contraction

  ➔ The phrase "What's he fuckin' doin?" uses the contraction of the present continuous tense ('What is he doing?'). The apostrophe replaces 'is', which is common in informal speech.

• Ready mix, pack of Smash,

  ➔ Noun + noun compound

  ➔ The phrase uses noun compounding, where two nouns ('ready' and 'mix') are combined to create a new term. This is common in informal or slang contexts.

• Ibiza's rotten, encrusted rocks.

  ➔ Possessive apostrophe

  ➔ The apostrophe in 'Ibiza's' indicates possession, showing that the rocks belong to Ibiza. This is a standard use of the possessive apostrophe.

• Transmit!

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The word 'Transmit!' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or instruction. It is often used in forceful or urgent contexts.

• Eject from alarms on

  ➔ Phrasal verb

  ➔ The phrase 'Eject from alarms on' uses a phrasal verb ('eject from'), which combines a verb with a preposition to create a new meaning. Phrasal verbs are common in informal English.