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Alright 00:42
We're scanning the scene in the city tonight 01:09
We're looking for you to start up a fight 01:13
There's an evil feeling in our brains 01:18
But it's nothing new, you know it drives us insane 01:20
Running, on our way 01:24
Hiding, you will pay 01:26
Dying one thousand deaths 01:27
Running, on our way 01:31
Hiding, you will pay 01:33
Dying one thousand deaths 01:34
Searching, seek and destroy 01:39
Searching, seek and destroy 01:46
Searching, seek and destroy 01:53
Searching, seek and destroy 02:00
There is no escape and that's for sure 02:16
This is the end, we won't take anymore 02:20
Say goodbye to the world you live in 02:23
You've always been taking and now you're giving 02:27
Running, on our way 02:30
Hiding, you will pay 02:32
Dying one thousand deaths 02:34
Running, on our way 02:37
Hiding, you will pay 02:39
Dying one thousand deaths 02:40
Searching, seek and destroy 02:45
Searching, seek and destroy 02:52
Searching, seek and destroy 02:59
Searching, seek and destroy 03:06
Our brains are on fire with the feeling to kill 04:52
And it won't go away until our dreams are fulfilled 04:56
There is only one thing on our minds 05:00
Don't try running away 'cause you're the one we will find 05:03
Running, on our way 05:07
Hiding, you will pay 05:08
Dying one thousand deaths 05:10
Running, on our way 05:13
Hiding, you will pay 05:15
Dying one thousand deaths 05:17
Searching, seek and destroy 05:23
Searching, seek and destroy 05:29
Searching, seek and destroy 05:36
Searching, seek and destroy 05:43
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Seek & Destroy – English Lyrics

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Metallica
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Kill 'Em All
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw energy of early thrash metal with Metallica's "Seek & Destroy." This iconic track from their debut album, *Kill 'Em All*, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the aggressive riffs and powerful lyrical themes that defined a genre. Its straightforward yet impactful structure makes it a rewarding song for aspiring musicians and language learners alike, showcasing the direct and visceral language of early heavy metal.

[English]
Alright
We're scanning the scene in the city tonight
We're looking for you to start up a fight
There's an evil feeling in our brains
But it's nothing new, you know it drives us insane
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
There is no escape and that's for sure
This is the end, we won't take anymore
Say goodbye to the world you live in
You've always been taking and now you're giving
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Our brains are on fire with the feeling to kill
And it won't go away until our dreams are fulfilled
There is only one thing on our minds
Don't try running away 'cause you're the one we will find
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Running, on our way
Hiding, you will pay
Dying one thousand deaths
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
Searching, seek and destroy
...

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

running

/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to move swiftly on foot

hiding

/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to conceal oneself

dying

/ˈdaɪɪŋ/

B1
  • verb
  • - to cease living

thousand

/ˈθaʊzənd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the number 1,000

death

/deθ/

B1
  • noun
  • - the end of life

searching

/ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/

B1
  • verb
  • - looking for something

seek

/siːk/

B2
  • verb
  • - to try to find

destroy

/dɪˈstrɔɪ/

B2
  • verb
  • - to ruin completely

brain

/breɪn/

B1
  • noun
  • - the organ inside the head that controls thought

fire

/ˈfaɪə(r)/

A1
  • noun
  • - combustion that gives heat and light

kill

/kɪl/

B1
  • verb
  • - to cause death

dream

/driːm/

A2
  • noun
  • - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions while sleeping

fulfill

/fʊlˈfɪl/

B2
  • verb
  • - to bring to completion

escape

/ɪˈskeɪp/

B2
  • verb
  • - to get away from a place or situation

end

/ɛnd/

A1
  • noun
  • - the final part of something

world

/wɜːld/

A1
  • noun
  • - the earth, or all of humanity

insane

/ɪnˈseɪn/

B2
  • adjective
  • - mad; not sensible

evil

/ˈiːvəl/

B2
  • adjective
  • - morally wrong or wicked

fight

/faɪt/

A2
  • verb
  • - to engage in combat

feeling

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

A2
  • noun
  • - an emotional state or sensation

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