Stonehenge – English Lyrics

• By: Ylvis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the quirky world of Ylvis with "Stonehenge," a song that transforms a historical mystery into a hilarious musical journey. Perfect for learners interested in humor and cultural references, this song offers a fun way to explore English through a unique blend of comedy and rock. Discover how Ylvis turns an ancient enigma into an engaging and memorable learning experience.

[English]

My life is so successful

I've got everything a man could ever need

Got a 1000 dollar haircut

And I even have a talkshow on TV

...

And I know I should be happy but instead

There's a question I can't get out of my head

What's the meaning of Stonehenge?

It's killing me that no one knows

Why it was built 5000 years ago

Why did they build the Stonehenge?

How could they raise the stones so high

Completely without the technology we have today?

When I make my jalapeños

Calamari and prosciutto I'm the king

...

My wife applauds me in the kitchen

When I tell her all I bought is from the local store

And when the kids have gone to bed, we're all alone

She gives me a smile

Then she plays with my balls

But all I think of is Stonehenge

I think about it when I dream

The biggest henge that I have ever seen

What's the purpose of Stonehenge?

A giant granite birthday cake

Or a prison far too easy to escape?

Stonehenge, Stonehenge

Lots of stones in a row

They were 25 tons each stone, my friend

But amazingly they got them all down in the sand

And they moved it (Stonehenge)

And they dragged it (Stonehenge)

And they rolled it 46 miles from Wales

What's the deal with Stonehenge?

Oh, what's the deal, what's the deal, what's the deal

You should have left a tiny hint

When you made this fucking labyrinth of stone (Who the)

Who the fuck builds a Stonehenge?

Two stone age-guys wondering what to do

Who just said, "Dude, let's build a henge or two"

I would give anything to know about the Stonehenge

Yeah, I would give all I have to give

Would you give them your car?

Are you kidding me, of course I would have given the car

What car do you drive?

Drive a Civic, drive a Civic, drive a Civic

A car you can trust

Never mind the car, let's talk about the henge

What henge is that again?

It's the Stonehenge, it's the Stonehenge

God, it is the greatest henge of all

What's the meaning of Stonehenge?

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
successful /səkˈsɛsfəl/ B1	adjective - accomplishing desired aims or results
haircut /ˈhɛərkʌt/ A2	noun - the style in which someone's hair is cut
question /ˈkwɛstʃən/ A1	noun - a sentence asking for information
Stonehenge /ˈstoʊnˌhɛndʒ/ B2	noun - a prehistoric monument in England with large standing stones
technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ B1	noun - the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
jalapeños /ˌhɑləˈpeɪnjoʊz/ B2	noun - a type of hot chili pepper
calamari /ˌkæləˈmɑri/ B2	noun - squid, often used as food
prosciutto /proʊˈʃuːtoʊ/ C1	noun - a dry-cured ham, usually thinly sliced
applauds /əˈplɔdz/ A2	verb - to show approval by clapping
labyrinth /ˈlæbərɪnθ/ B2	noun - a complicated maze-like structure
granite /ˈɡrænɪt/ B1	noun - a hard, coarse-grained rock
amazingly /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/ B1	adverb - in a surprising or impressive way
dragged /dræɡd/ A2	verb - to pull something heavy along the ground
rolled /roʊld/ A1	verb - to move or cause to move in a circular motion
hint /hɪnt/ A2	noun - a slight indication of something
prison /ˈprɪzən/ A1	noun - a place where people are confined as punishment