Ecstasy – English Lyrics

• By: Rusted Root

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock a new language and a new perspective with Rusted Root's 'Ecstasy.' This song is a fantastic entry point into the world of politically conscious music and the unique blend of global rhythms that define the band. By exploring the lyrics, you can learn vocabulary related to social commentary and freedom, all while being carried away by the song's infectious and joyful energy. 'Ecstasy' is special because it's more than just a song; it's a call to connect with life on a deeper, more meaningful level.

[English]

Take away your paper and pen

Stacks of money and your foolish grin and go

Get me off this backwards ride

Take away your greedy way and go

See the woman standing at the door

World gone by again and again

See the blisters growing on your feet

Pushed on, pushed on

World gone by

World gone by

Take away your companies

Take away your societies and go

Get me off this backwards ride

Take away your fictitious books

See the woman standing in the door

World gone by again and again

See the blisters growing on your feet

Pushed on, pushed on

World gone by

World gone by

World gone by

World gone by

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

Wasted arms, wasted legs

Wrapped round this machine

Military machine

Military machine

In a military, military machine

In a military, military machine

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you, with you

Yeah [Incomprehensible]

Yeah [Incomprehensible]

In a military, military machine

In a military, military machine

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you

I wouldn't want to be

Living in a world of ecstasy with you, with you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
paper /ˈpeɪpər/ A2	noun - a material made of cellulose pulp, used for writing or printing
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - a medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
ride /raɪd/ A2	noun - a journey in a vehicle or on a animal verb - to sit and control a vehicle or animal as it moves
woman /ˈwʊm.ən/ A2	noun - an adult human female
blister /ˈblɪs.tər/ B1	noun - a small bubble on the skin filled with fluid caused by friction or burns
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the planet Earth or everything that exists
worlds /wɜːrldz/ B2	noun - different realms or universes
ecstasy /ˈek.stə.si/ C1	noun - an intense feeling of happiness or pleasure
living /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ/ B2	adjective - relating to life or the act of being alive
arms /ɑːrmz/ A2	noun - the limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
legs /lɛɡz/ A2	noun - the limbs of the body used for standing and walking

Key Grammar Structures

• Take away your paper and pen

  ➔ Imperative sentence

  ➔ Used to give a direct command or instruction.

• See the woman standing at the door

  ➔ Present participle or gerund phrase

  ➔ The present participle 'standing' describes an ongoing action.

• World gone by again and again

  ➔ Present perfect tense + adverbial phrase

  ➔ Indicates an action or situation that has been repeated over time.

• I wouldn't want to be living in a world of ecstasy with you

  ➔ Conditional mood with 'wouldn't want to' + infinitive

  ➔ Expresses a hypothetical desire or preference.

• Wrapped round this machine

  ➔ Prepositional phrase with 'wrapped round'

  ➔ Describes the state of being encased or wrapped around something.

• I wouldn't want to be living in a world of ecstasy with you

  ➔ Conditional mood with 'wouldn't want to' + infinitive

  ➔ Expresses a hypothetical desire or preference.

• Military machine

  ➔ Noun phrase

  ➔ A noun phrase used to describe a literal or figurative machine related to military power.