Uma Thurman – English Lyrics

• By: Fall Out Boy
• Album: American Beauty/American Psycho

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the energetic world of Fall Out Boy's 'Uma Thurman' and explore its rich tapestry of pop culture references and passionate lyrics. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn English slang and idiomatic expressions, all while enjoying a catchy, genre-bending track that pays homage to iconic cinematic characters. Its blend of rock energy, witty storytelling, and clever allusions makes it a unique and memorable listening experience for anyone wanting to engage with modern English through music.

[English]

OOH YEAHH.. WOOOO

CONGRATULATIONS SARA YOU GOT THE JOB

HEY

HI

FIRST THING I'M GOING NEED YOU TO DO

IS HEAD OVER TO JOE'S HOUSE

OH YEA, RIGHT AWAY, JOE'S HOUSE

♪ I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I CAN WORK A MIRACLE, WORK A MIRACLE ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP YOU LIKE AN OATH ♪

♪ "MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART..." ♪

♪♪♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ BURY ME 'TIL I CONFESS ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ AND I CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD ♪

♪ THE STENCH, THE STENCH OF SUMMER SEX ♪

♪ AND CK ETERNITY, OH, HELL, YES ♪

♪ DIVIDE ME DOWN TO THE SMALLEST I CAN BE ♪

♪ PUT YOUR, PUT YOUR V-V-VENOM IN ME ♪

♪ I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I CAN WORK A MIRACLE, WORK A MIRACLE ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP YOU LIKE AN OATH ♪

♪ "MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART..." ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ BURY ME 'TIL I CONFESS ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ AND I CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD ♪

♪ THE BLOOD, THE BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB ♪

♪ IS WORTH TWO LIONS, BUT HERE I AM ♪

♪ AND I SLEPT IN LAST NIGHT'S CLOTHES AND TOMORROW'S DREAMS ♪

♪ BUT THEY'RE NOT QUITE WHAT THEY SEEM ♪

♪ I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I CAN WORK A MIRACLE, WORK A MIRACLE ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP YOU LIKE AN OATH ♪

♪ "MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART..." ♪

♪ YOU'LL FIND YOUR WAY ♪

♪ AND MAY DEATH FIND YOU ALIVE ♪

♪ TAKE ME DOWN THE LINE ♪

♪ IN GEM CITY WE TURNED THE TIDE ♪

♪ YOU'LL FIND YOUR WAY ♪

♪ AND MAY DEATH FIND YOU ALIVE ♪

♪ TAKE ME DOWN THE LINE ♪

♪ IN GEM CITY WE TURNED THE TIDE ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ BURY ME 'TIL I CONFESS ♪

♪ SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN ♪

♪ AND I CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD ♪

♪ I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I CAN WORK A MIRACLE, WORK A MIRACLE ♪

♪ I'LL KEEP YOU LIKE AN OATH ♪

♪ "MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART..." ♪

♪ I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ♪

♪ I CAN WORK A MIRACLE, WORK A MIRACLE ♪

♪ KEEP YOU LIKE AN OATH ♪

♪ "MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART..." ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
job /dʒɒb/ A1	noun - a task or piece of work, especially one that is paid
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move your feet and body in a rhythmic way, usually to music noun - a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music
head /hed/ A1	verb - to go in a particular direction noun - the part of the body above the neck where the eyes, nose, mouth, and brain are
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building in which people live
work /wɜːrk/ A1	verb - to do something that needs effort noun - activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B1	noun - an unusual and mysterious event that is thought to be caused by a god
oath /əʊθ/ B1	noun - a formal promise
death /deθ/ A2	noun - the end of life
confess /kənˈfes/ B1	verb - to admit something to be true
head /hed/ A1	verb - to go in a particular direction
stench /stentʃ/ B2	noun - a strong and very unpleasant smell
summer /ˈsʌmər/ A1	noun - the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
sex /seks/ A2	noun - sexual activity, including sexual intercourse
eternity /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/ B2	noun - time without end
venom /ˈvenəm/ B2	noun - a poisonous substance produced by an animal
blood /blʌd/ A1	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the body
lamb /læm/ A2	noun - a young sheep
dreams /driːmz/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something.
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living, not dead
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, thin mark on a surface
tide /taɪd/ B1	noun - the alternate rising and falling of the sea

Key Grammar Structures

• I CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

  ➔ Present Simple with Modal Verb (CAN)

  ➔ The modal verb "CAN" is used to express ability. Here, it indicates the speaker's capability to move mountains.

• SHE WANTS TO DANCE LIKE UMA THURMAN

  ➔ Present Simple with Verb + Infinitive

  ➔ The structure "WANTS TO DANCE" uses the verb "WANTS" followed by an infinitive to express desire. It shows the subject's wish to perform an action.

• MAY NOTHING BUT DEATH DO US PART

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with "MAY"

  ➔ The subjunctive mood with "MAY" is used to express a wish or desire. Here, it conveys a strong hope that only death will separate the subjects.

• DIVIDE ME DOWN TO THE SMALLEST I CAN BE

  ➔ Comparative Adjective with "SMALLEST"

  ➔ The superlative adjective "SMALLEST" is used to indicate the extreme degree of smallness. It emphasizes the speaker's desire to be divided to the utmost limit.

• PUT YOUR V-V-VENOM IN ME

  ➔ Imperative Mood with Object Pronoun

  ➔ The imperative mood is used to give a command. Here, "PUT" is followed by the object pronoun "YOUR VENOM," indicating a direct request or demand.

• THE STENCH, THE STENCH OF SUMMER SEX

  ➔ Definite Article with Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The definite article "THE" is repeated for emphasis, highlighting the intensity or significance of "STENCH." It adds dramatic effect to the sentence.