a former member of the famous British group, the Beatles, who wrote this song in May, 1971. It was his best selling song of his single career.
Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people living for today
Imagine there’s no countries It isn’t hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace
You might say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will live as one
Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world
You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope someday you’ll join us And the world will live as one
Vocabulary:
heaven: a reward after you die for living a good life hell: a punishment after you die for living a bad life dreamer: a person with a dream of a better world possessions: things that belong only to you greed: the wanting of more and more for yourself only brotherhood: all the people who share the same ideals sharing: letting other people use what you have
This song was given to her dad Nat King Cole by Charlie Chaplin, who wrote the song. Chaplin composed the music in 1936, and John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons added the lyrics and title in 1954.
Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it’s breaking When there are clouds in the sky You’ll get by if you
Smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe, maybe tomorrow You’ll see the sun come shining through Oh, just for you
Come on and light up your face with gladness Hide every little trace of sadness Although a tear may be Ever so near, well
That’s the time you must keep on trying Smile, what’s the use in crying You’ll find that life is still worthwhile Oh, if you, if you just smile
Oh, that’s the time that you must keep on trying Smile, tell me what’s the use in crying You’ll find that life is still worthwhile Oh if you, if you just, just smile Ooo Smile
a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote this song in 2007 . It’s from her debut album “The Story of Your Life.”
Can you grab flowers in the plain old dark? Can you get back up when you’re feeling hurt When life doesn’t meet your great expectations?
Can you turn lemons into lemonade? Can you face the dark when you feel afraid When life doesn’t meet your great expectations?
You’re looking, you’re searching You don’t know if you’ll find the answer Hoping something’s gonna change
Oh, I hear you, days go by Does life feel like a revolving door? You’ve changed your mind You may not feel like you did before
Just takes some time to realize That walking out the door Could take you somewhere You’ve never been before You’ve never been before, no no
Can you break down but still be strong? When you disagree can you get along? When life doesn’t meet your great expectations When you look at yourself, tell me who do you see? Do you see yourself or who you want to be? Do you live up to your great expectations?
You’re looking, you’re searching You don’t know if you’ll find the answers You’re hoping something’s gonna change
Oh, I hear you, days go by Does life feel like a revolving door? You changed your mind You may not feel like you did before
Just takes some time to realize That walking out the door Could take you somewhere You’ve never been before
Vocabulary:
grab: put your hands around plain old dark: darkness and nothing else doesn’t meet: isn’t the same as great expectations: big plans for the future lemons: bad things that happen lemonade: something good face the dark: be brave gonna: going to (slang) go by: pass revolving door: the same things keep happening changed your mind: made a different decision realize: learn break down: lose control of yourself get along: be friendly live up to: to achieve your goal
Written in 2008, this song was also the title of her first album. This song reached the top 10 in Canada in February 2009.
Do you ever stop and wonder where this road will take you? What’s around the corner; will it make or break you? Is this your destination, or is it the start of something new?
What will you accomplish; which way will the wind blow For every door that closes, find an open window And everyone is watching as you write the story of your life, of your life
And you won’t look back ’cause it feels so right And no matter what, it’ll be alright In the brightest day or the darkest night You will find yourself in the story of, in the story of your life
Will you do the choosing, or be the lucky one that’s chosen Will you recognize the greatness in your smallest moments And every step you’re taking, you’ll write another chapter In the story of your life
And you won’t look back ‘cause it feels so right And no matter what, it’ll be alright In the brightest day or the darkest night You will find yourself in the story of, in the story of your life
Everything you are, and everything you do Anything you want, it’s right in front of you It’s right in front of you
And if I turn left, or if I go right No matter what, I’ll be alright Standing in the shadows or the spotlight Here I find myself in the story of my life
And you won’t look back ‘cause it feels so right And no matter what, it’ll be alright In the brightest day or the darkest night You will find yourself in the story of, in the story of your life
Vocabulary:
wonder: imagine in my mind make or break you: make you successful or destroy you destination: the place that you’re going to accomplish: make or do something you’re proud of ’cause: because no matter what: if any of the possibilities happen recognize: know greatness: importance chapter: small part of a bigger story shadows: dark places spotlight: the brightest place
born in Paris, France, this singer-songwriter moved to Israel at age 4. This song became popular in 2008 when Apple used it to advertise their MacBook Air.
I’m a new soul I came to this strange world Hoping I could learn a bit ’bout how to give and take. But since I came here Felt the joy and the fear Finding myself making every possible mistake
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la…
I’m a young soul in this very strange world Hoping I could learn a bit ’bout what is true and fake. But why all this hate? Try to communicate Finding trust and love is not always easy to make.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la…
This is a happy end Cause you don’t understand Everything you have done Why’s everything so wrong?
This is a happy end Come and give me your hand I’ll take your far away.
I’m a new soul I came to this strange world Hoping I could learn a bit ’bout how to give and take But since I came here Felt the joy and the fear Finding myself making every possible mistake
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la…
[Enjoy the rest of the song with no lyrics]
Vocabulary:
soul – spirit strange – unusual joy – great happiness fear – the feeling of being afraid mistake – wrong choice fake – not real trust – an understanding that someone is on your side. cause – because
a superstar American singer-songwriter and actress. This song is from her third album, Music Box, published in 1993.
There’s a hero if you look inside your heart
You don’t have to be afraid of what you are
There’s an answer if you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know will melt away
And then a hero comes along with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
And you’ll finally see the truth that a herolies in you
It’s a long road when you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold
You can find love if you search within yourself
And that emptiness you felt will disappear
And then a hero comes along with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
And you’ll finally see the truth that a herolies in you
Lord knows dreams are hard to follow
But don’t let anyone tear them away
Just hold on. There will be tomorrow
And in time you’ll find the way
And then a hero comes along with the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside, and you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong
And you’ll finally see the truth that a herolies in you
That a hero lies in you… that a hero lies in you
an American jazz musician and singer who is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He recorded this song in 1967. It was written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.
Louis gives the following introduction to this song:
Some of you young folks (have) been saying to me, “Hey Pops. What do you mean ‘what a wonderful world?’ How about all them wars all over the place? You call them wonderful? And how about hunger and pollution? They ain’t so wonderful either.” But how about listening to old Pops for a minute? Seems to me it ain’t the world that’s so bad but what we’re doing to it, and all I’m saying is see what a wonderful world it would be if only we’d give it a chance. Love, baby, love. That’s the secret. Yeah. If lots more of us loved each other, we’d solve lots more problems, and then this world would be a gasser. That’s why old Pops keeps saying:
Pops: a name for an old man ain’t: aren’t (slang) gasser: something extraordinarily pleasing (old slang)
I see trees of green, red roses too.
I see them bloom for me and you.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white,
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky.
Are also on the faces of people going by.
I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”
They’re really saying, “I love you.”
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow.
They’ll learn much more than I’ll never know.
And I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.
Yes, I think to myself,
What a wonderful world.
Oh, yeah!
Vocabulary:
bloom – open, become flowers blessed – special sacred – special
an American singer-songwriter who wrote this song with Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Sandy Wilhelm and Ester Dean. It’s from her 2010 album, Teenage Dream.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, Drifting through the wind Wanting to start again? Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin Like a house of cards, One blow from caving in?
Do you ever feel already buried deep? 6 feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing Do you know that there’s still a chance for you ‘Cause there’s a spark in you
You just gottaignite the light, and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July
‘Cause baby you’re a firework Come on, show ’em what you’reworth Make ’em go “Oh, oh, oh” As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you’re a firework Come on, let your colors burst Make ’em go “Oh, oh, oh” You’re gonna leave ’em all inawe, awe, awe
You don’t have to feel like a wasted space You’re original, cannot be replaced If you only knew what the future holds After a hurricane comes a rainbow
Maybe your reason why all the doors are closed So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow And when it’s time, you’ll know
You just gottaignite the light, and let it shine Just own the night like the 4th of July
‘Cause baby you’re a firework Come on, show ’em what you’re worth Make ’em go “Oh, oh, oh” As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you’re a firework Come on, let your colors burst Make ’em go “Oh, Oh, Oh” You’re gonna leave ’em all inawe, awe, awe“
Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon It’s always been inside of you, you, you And now it’s time to let it through-ough-ough
‘Cause baby you’re a firework Come on, show ’em what you’reworth Make ’em go “Oh, Oh, Oh” As you shoot across the sky-y-y
Baby, you’re a firework Come on, let your colors burst Make ’em go “Oh, Oh, Oh” You’re gonna leave ’em all inawe, awe, awe
Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon Boom, boom, boom Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon
Vocabulary:
plastic – a thin clear material drifting – moving slowl paper thin – very thin, thin as paper house of cards – playing cards stacked to look like a house caving in – falling down buried – put under the ground screams – loud yells spark – a small piece of fire gotta – got to ignite – set on fire 4th of July – U.S. celebration of independence you’re worth – you deserve shoot – fly fast burst – explode gonna – going to in awe – very surprised wasted space– someone who shouldn’t be here original – the only one like you replaced – put someone in your place holds – will be hurricane – strong windy storm rainbow – beautiful arc of light lightning bolt – electricity shooting across the sky glow – shine brightly brighter – with more light boom – the sound of fireworks exploding
the lead singer in the Canadian band of the same name with guitarist and keyboardist Phil Deschambault. This song was released in March of 2012.
Standing up straight; I’m ten feet tall I like this look; I love you all A hundred feet off the ground it seems That a beautiful day is gracing me
Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh
I pull my boots up to my knees No coats or hats, thank you please I dig up dirt and I find no wrong All while singing a silly song
Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh
There are no mistakes Up in our secret place We’re not just getting by Everything is fine
Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh
Don’t let your feet touch ground And don’t look down; Oh, Oh
Vocabulary:
off – above gracing me – making my life better boots – shoes that come up the legs dig up dirt – find out something bad about someone while – at the same time silly – ridiculous, foolish getting by – having just enough money but no more
a Canadian country musician from Quebec. This is the title song from his 2006 album of the same name.
So you say you feel your foolish heart is turning upside down, And you see your love affairs keep right on going round and round. Don’t be blue. You’re not the only lover longing for a friend. Keep your faith in love, look inside your heart and you will understand.
They say it’s hard to be In love eternally But all broken hearts agree Only love sets you free.
You and I, we know down deep inside life’s not a fairy tale. We get lost and feel so helpless on a ship without a sail. So take care. Don’t let your right to happiness escape my friend Keep your faith in love, look inside your heart and you will understand.
They say it’s hard to be In love eternally, But all broken hearts agree Only love sets you free.
Like a song that makes it to the top and then just fades away Then again someone just comes along and brings it back someday Every time it fills your heart with those unwanted memories Keep your faith in love, look inside your heart and you will understand.
They say it’s hard to be In love eternally But all broken hearts agree Only love sets you free.
They say it’s hard to be In love eternally But all broken hearts agree Only love sets you free.
Vocabulary:
foolish – not smart, not wise turning upside down – not feeling right affairs – relationships going round and round – repeating themselves, going nowhere blue – sad longing – really wanting faith – belief eternally – forever, without end broken hearts – people whose lovers have left them fairy tale – children’s story that always has a happy ending helpless – unable to do anything to help without – not having right – something you can do without anyone’s permission escape – go away, get away makes it to the top – becomes very popular fades away – disappears slowly memories – things you remember
