Pet Sematary – English Lyrics

• By: The Ramones

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new culture, and the Ramones' 'Pet Sematary' offers a unique entry point into English. The song's clear, repetitive chorus makes it easy to sing along and memorize key phrases. Delving into the lyrics, you'll uncover a narrative that blends horror with a touch of dark humor, a common thread in American pop culture. What makes this song special is its direct connection to Stephen King's literary world, providing a bridge between music and literature for learners to explore.

[English]

Under the arc of a weather stain boards

Ancient goblins and warlords

Come out of the ground, not making a sound

The smell of death is all around

And the night when the cold wind blows

No one cares, nobody knows

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

Follow Victor to the sacred place

This ain't a dream, I can't escape

Molars and fangs, the clicking of bones

Spirits moaning among the tombstones

And the night, when the moon is bright

Someone cries, something ain't right

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

...

The moon is full, the air is still

All of a sudden I feel a chill

Victor is grinning, flesh is rotting away

Skeletons dance, I curse this day

And the night when the wolves cry out

Listen close and you can hear me shout

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary

I don't want to live my life again

Oh, no

Oh, no

I don't want to live my life again

Not again

Oh, no

Oh-oh

I don't want to live my life again

Not again

Oh, no-no-no

...

Don't want to live my life again

Not again

Oh-oh-oh

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the surface of the earth verb - to connect or to establish a foundation
goblins /ˈɡɒblɪnz/ B2	noun - mythical small evil spirits or creatures
warlords /ˈwɔːrlɔːrdz/ B2	noun - military leaders with great power, often in a chaotic context
buried /ˈbɛrid/ A2	verb - to put into the ground and cover
death /dɛθ/ A1	noun - the end of life
winds /wɪndz/ A2	noun - moving air
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - moving air
cries /kraɪz/ A2	verb - to produce loud sound as a sign of emotion or pain
shout /ʃaʊt/ A2	verb - to speak very loudly
crash /kræʃ/ B2	verb - to suddenly collide or break apart
flesh /flɛʃ/ B2	noun - the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that covers bones
skeletons /ˈskɛlɪtənz/ C1	noun - the internal framework of bones of a person or animal
spirits /ˈspɪrɪts/ B2	noun - ethereal beings or ghosts