Pain For Pleasure – English Lyrics

• By: Sum 41

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the playful world of "Pain For Pleasure" by Sum 41, a standout track that offers a unique entry point for language learners. This song is a brilliant parody of 80s heavy metal, featuring humorous lyrics and a distinct musical style. By exploring its satirical take on classic rock tropes, you can learn common English phrases and idioms used in a fun, unexpected context, making language acquisition an entertaining journey through music and humor.

[English]

(UPBEAT PUNK ROCK MUSIC)

♪ THE SEAS HAVE PARTED ♪

♪ THE ENDING'S STARTED ♪

♪ THE SKY HAS TURNED TO BLACK ♪

♪ A KILLING SPREE THROUGH ETERNITY ♪

♪ THE DEVIL STABS YOU IN THE BACK ♪

♪ IT'S MIDNIGHT NOW, YOU MUST ESCAPE SOMEHOW ♪

♪ TORTURE IS HIS LEISURE ♪

♪ DON'T TRY TO HIDE, HE'LL MAKE YOU SUBSIDE ♪

♪ AS HE EXCHANGES PAIN FOR PLEASURE ♪

♪ PAIN FOR PLEASURE, HE'S THE HUNTER, YOU'RE THE GAME ♪

♪ PAIN FOR PLEASURE, SATAN IS HIS NAME ♪

♪ LOOK OUT ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
parted /ˈpɑːrtɪd/ B1	verb - to separate or divide
ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ A2	noun - the final part of something
turned /tɜːrnd/ A1	verb - to change direction or color
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - the darkest color
killing /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the act of causing death verb - to cause death
spree /spriː/ B2	noun - a period of unrestrained activity
eternity /ɪˈtɜːrnɪti/ B2	noun - infinite time
stab /stæb/ B1	verb - to wound with a sharp object
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A2	verb - to get free from confinement
torture /ˈtɔːrtʃər/ B2	noun - infliction of severe pain verb - to inflict severe pain
leisure /ˈlɛʒər/ B1	noun - free time
subside /səbˈsaɪd/ C1	verb - to become less intense
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ B1	verb - to give something and receive something in return
pain /peɪn/ A1	noun - physical or emotional suffering
pleasure /ˈplɛʒər/ A2	noun - a feeling of enjoyment
hunter /ˈhʌntər/ A2	noun - someone who hunts animals
game /ɡeɪm/ A1	noun - an activity for entertainment
satan /ˈseɪtən/ B2	noun - the devil in Christian and Islamic theology

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ THE SEAS HAVE PARTED ♪

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The use of 'have parted' indicates an action that occurred in the past and has results relevant to the present.

• ♪ THE ENDING'S STARTED ♪

  ➔ Possessive Form

  ➔ The apostrophe in 'ENDING'S' shows possession, indicating that the ending belongs to something.

• ♪ A KILLING SPREE THROUGH ETERNITY ♪

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'through eternity' is a prepositional phrase that modifies the noun 'spree', indicating duration.

• ♪ THE DEVIL STABS YOU IN THE BACK ♪

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The use of 'stabs' in the present tense describes a habitual or general action.

• ♪ DON'T TRY TO HIDE, HE'LL MAKE YOU SUBSIDE ♪

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The use of 'he'll' (he will) indicates a future action based on a present decision or prediction.

• ♪ AS HE EXCHANGES PAIN FOR PLEASURE ♪

  ➔ Subordinating Conjunction

  ➔ The word 'as' is a subordinating conjunction that connects two clauses, indicating simultaneity.

• ♪ SATAN IS HIS NAME ♪

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The use of 'is' in the present tense states a fact or a permanent condition.