Spiderman – English Lyrics

• By: The Ramones
• Album: Saturday Morning Cartoons Greatest Hits

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the Ramones' electrifying punk rendition of the Spider-Man theme, a perfect blend of superhero nostalgia and raw musical energy. This iconic cover not only showcases the band's unique style but also offers a fun way to learn English through a catchy and beloved tune.

[English]

Spiderman, Spiderman

Does whatever a spider can

Spins a web any size

Catches thieves just like flies

Look out, here comes the Spiderman

Is he strong? Listen Bud

He's got radioactive blood

Can he swing from a thread?

Take a look overhead

Hey there, there goes the Spiderman

In the chill of the night

At the scene of a crime

Like a streak of light

He arrives just in time

Spiderman, Spiderman

Friendly neighborhood, Spiderman

Wealth and fame he's ignored

Action is his reward

Look out, here comes the Spiderman

Look out

Let's go

In the chill of the night

At the scene of a crime

Like a streak of light

He arrives just in time

Spiderman, Spiderman

Friendly neighborhood, Spiderman

Wealth and fame he's ignored

Action is his reward

To him life is a great big bang up

Whenever there's a hang-up

You'll find the Spiderman

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
spiderman /ˈspaɪdərˌmæn/ A1	noun - a fictional superhero who can climb walls and spin webs
web /wɛb/ A1	noun - a structure made of threads spun by a spider
thief /θiːf/ A2	noun - a person who steals
strong /strɔŋ/ A2	adjective - having great physical power
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the bodies of people and animals
swing /swɪŋ/ B1	verb - to move back and forth or from side to side
crime /kraɪm/ B1	noun - an act that is against the law
light /laɪt/ A2	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
neighborhood /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/ B1	noun - a district or community within a town or city
action /ˈækʃən/ B1	noun - the fact or process of doing something
reward /rɪˈwɔrd/ B2	noun - something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter
great /ɡreɪt/ A2	adjective - of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above the normal or average
hang-up /ˈhæŋˌʌp/ B2	noun - a problem or difficulty that prevents progress

Key Grammar Structures

• Does whatever a spider can

  ➔ Present simple tense for general truths.

  ➔ The phrase "does whatever" indicates a general ability of the spider.

• He's got radioactive blood

  ➔ Present perfect tense to indicate possession.

  ➔ The phrase "he's got" shows that he possesses something unique.

• Can he swing from a thread?

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' for ability.

  ➔ The question "can he swing" asks about his ability to perform an action.

• He arrives just in time

  ➔ Present simple tense for habitual actions.

  ➔ The phrase "he arrives" indicates a regular occurrence.

• Wealth and fame he's ignored

  ➔ Present perfect tense to indicate a state of being.

  ➔ The phrase "he's ignored" shows a continuous state of neglect.

• You'll find the Spiderman

  ➔ Future simple tense for predictions.

  ➔ The phrase "you'll find" suggests a future action or event.