Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Natasha Bedingfield's "Angel," a touching song that explores themes of love, protection, and devotion. As you listen, you'll learn vocabulary related to emotional support and commitment, making it a great choice for understanding how English expresses deep personal bonds. Its clear vocals and relatable message make it special for language learners.
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Just like a shadow, I'll be beside you
➔ Comparative Structure
➔ The phrase uses 'Just like' to compare the speaker's presence to a shadow, emphasizing constant companionship.
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I'll make you great to be a man (man)
➔ Modal Verb (Future Intent)
➔ 'I'll' (contraction of 'I will') expresses future intention, showing the speaker's commitment to empowering the listener.
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If I could be your angel (your angel, your angel)
➔ Second Conditional
➔ The structure 'If I could...' refers to an unreal or hypothetical situation, expressing a wish or desire.
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You're everything I'm not and I'm so glad you're mine
➔ Contrastive Correlation
➔ The use of 'You're... I'm...' contrasts the listener's qualities with the speaker's, highlighting mutual complementarity.
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So if you got a good one, put your hands up
➔ Conditional Imperative
➔ The phrase combines a condition ('if you got...') with a command ('put your hands up'), urging action based on a premise.
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I'll keep you safe from danger (from danger, from danger)
➔ Repetition for Emphasis
➔ The repeated phrase 'from danger' emphasizes the speaker's commitment to protection, reinforcing the idea.
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Tell me, why are there so many good men in the world misunderstood?
➔ Indirect Question
➔ The sentence uses an indirect question ('Tell me, why...') to express curiosity in a polite and conversational manner.
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Making vows to please her man, ooh-ooh-whoa
➔ Gerund as Subject Complement
➔ The gerund 'Making vows' functions as a subject complement, describing the action associated with the subject.
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