Tarantula – English Lyrics

• By: Faithless

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the complex world of Faithless's 'Tarantula,' a song that uses powerful metaphors and electronic beats to explore the darker sides of relationships. This track offers a unique opportunity to dissect emotionally charged lyrics while enjoying the sounds of trance music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
tarantula /təˈræn.tjʊ.lə/ C1	noun - a large, hairy spider of the family Theraphosidae
spider /ˈspaɪ.dər/ B1	noun - an arachnid that spins webs to catch prey
crawl /krɔːl/ B1	verb - to move forward on the hands and knees or belly noun - slow, low movement
bite /baɪt/ B1	verb - to cut or tear with the teeth noun - the act of biting; a wound caused by a bite
poison /ˈpɔɪ.zən/ B2	noun - a substance that can cause illness or death when introduced into a living organism verb - to infect or taint with poison
web /wɛb/ B1	noun - a network of fine threads constructed by a spider
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
shadow /ˈʃæd.oʊ/ B1	noun - a dark shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous verb - to be afraid of someone or something
pulse /pʌls/ B2	noun - a rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them verb - to beat rhythmically; throb
electric /ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/ B2	adjective - relating to, operated by, or producing electricity
beat /biːt/ B1	noun - a regular rhythmic unit in music or poetry verb - to strike repeatedly
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world, think, and feel
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B2	verb - to break free from confinement or control noun - an act of breaking free; a getaway
scream /skriːm/ B2	verb - to emit a loud, piercing cry noun - a loud, high-pitched cry
darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B2	noun - the partial or total absence of light
silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ B2	noun - the complete absence of sound
trembling /ˈtrɛm.blɪŋ/ C1	adjective - shaking slightly, especially as a result of anxiety or excitement
hunter /ˈhʌn.tər/ B2	noun - a person or animal that hunts wild animals for food or sport

Key Grammar Structures

• I would if I could, but I can't right now

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The structure "would + verb" is used to express hypothetical situations in the present or future. Here, "I would if I could" indicates an unreal condition.

• You're the one that I want, and I'm not giving up

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future Plans

  ➔ The phrase "I'm not giving up" uses the present continuous to emphasize a future intention or plan.

• She said she'd be back, but she never returned

  ➔ Past Simple vs. Past Perfect

  ➔ The contrast between "she said" (Past Simple) and "she never returned" (Past Perfect) shows the sequence of past actions.

• If only you could see what I'm going through

  ➔ Wish Clauses with 'If only'

  ➔ The phrase "If only you could see" expresses a strong wish or regret about an unreal situation.