Still Counting – English Lyrics

• By: Volbeat
• Album: Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw honesty of Volbeat's "Still Counting," a powerhouse track that blends heavy metal with rockabilly. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore English through its direct and relatable lyrics, which challenge listeners to reflect on personal flaws and societal hypocrisies. Its catchy yet profound message, combined with Michael Poulsen's distinctive vocal style, makes it an engaging and memorable piece to learn from.

[English]

Counting all the assholes in the room

Well I'm definitely not alone, well I'm not alone

You're a liar, you're a cheater, you're a fool

Well that's just like me yoohoo and I know you too

Mr. Perfect don't exist my little friend

And I tell you it again, and I do it again

Counting all the assholes in the room, Well I'm

definitely not alone, well I'm not alone

Look deep into yourself before you blame all others

for betrayal, for betrayal

I promise, so easy to say, and easy you failed,

and you do it again

Well the music seems to comfort

and light went through the colors

Well I turn my back and

go for all the better things in order

Well maybe you think your lie is safe

But I read you like a letter, yeah like a letter

Your charm do not evens the pain

it feeds me with rage, and you do it again

Well the music seems to comfort

and light went through the colors

Well I turn my back and

go for all the better things in order

Well the music seems to comfort

and light went through the colors

Well I turn my back and

go for all the better things in order

And a gangster keeps on telling

That he got a song that matters

So I flip a coin towards him

Thank you very much for listening

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ C1	noun - a contemptible person
liar /ˈlaɪər/ B1	noun - a person who tells lies
cheater /ˈtʃiːtər/ B1	noun - a person who deceives or defrauds
betrayal /bɪˈtreɪəl/ B2	noun - the action of violating someone's trust
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ A2	noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint verb - to ease the feelings of someone who is upset
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that makes things visible
order /ˈɔːrdər/ A2	noun - the arrangement or disposition of things
safe /seɪf/ A2	adjective - protected from or not exposed to danger or risk
read /riːd/ A1	verb - to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed matter
charm /tʃɑːrm/ B1	noun - the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others
rage /reɪdʒ/ B2	noun - violent, uncontrollable anger
gangster /ˈɡæŋstər/ B1	noun - a member of a criminal gang
flip /flɪp/ A2	verb - to turn over quickly
coin /kɔɪn/ A2	noun - a small, flat piece of metal used as money
matters /ˈmætərz/ B1	verb - to be important or significant