The Metal – English Lyrics

• By: Tenacious D

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the hilarious and heartfelt world of Tenacious D with "The Metal." This song is a fantastic way to experience how English can be used to combine humor, satire, and genuine passion for a musical genre. You'll encounter expressive vocabulary and a dramatic storytelling style, perfect for understanding comedic timing and rock music tropes in English.

[English]

You can't kill the Metal

The Metal will live on

Punk Rock tried to kill the Metal

But they failed, as they were smite to the ground

New Wave tried to kill the Metal

But they failed, as they were stricken down to the ground

Grunge tried to kill the Metal

Ha-ha-ha-ha

They failed, as they were thrown to the ground

Ah, yeah

Ah, yeah

No one can destroy the Metal

The Metal will strike you down with a vicious blow

We are the vanquished foes of the Metal

We tried to win, for why? We do not know

New Wave tried to destroy the Metal, but the Metal had its way

Grunge then tried to dethrone the Metal, but Metal was in the way

Punk Rock tried to destroy the Metal, but Metal was much too strong

Techno tried to defile the Metal, but Techno was proven wrong

Yeah

Metal

It comes from Hell

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Metal /ˈmɛtəl/ B2	noun - a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, and has good electrical and thermal conductivity
destroy /dɪˈstrɔɪ/ B1	verb - to cause something to be completely ruined or damaged
strike /straɪk/ B2	verb - to hit someone or something with force
vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ C1	adjective - deliberately cruel or violent
vanquished /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/ C1	adjective - defeated thoroughly
foes /foʊz/ B2	noun - an enemy or opponent
strong /strɔŋ/ A2	adjective - having power or strength
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
Hell /hɛl/ B2	noun - a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering