Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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running ˈrʌnɪŋ A1 |
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frightened ˈfraɪtənd A2 |
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check tʃɛk A1 |
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mate meɪt A1 |
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shit ʃɪt A2 |
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calm kɑːm A2 |
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walk wɔːk A1 |
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mistaking mɪsˈteɪkɪŋ B1 |
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tunnel ˈtʌnəl A2 |
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smile smaɪl A1 |
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crazy ˈkreɪzi A2 |
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punched pʌntʃt A2 |
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face feɪs A1 |
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laughs læfs A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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You were running!
➔ Past Continuous Tense
➔ The Past Continuous Tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. Here, 'were running' indicates an ongoing action.
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I wanted to check if you were OK.
➔ Past Simple with 'if' clause
➔ The Past Simple is used to describe a completed action in the past, and the 'if' clause introduces a condition. Here, 'wanted' is in the Past Simple, and 'if you were OK' is the condition.
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Is everything all right here?
➔ Present Simple Question
➔ The Present Simple is used to ask about general truths or habitual actions. Here, 'Is everything all right?' is a question about the current situation.
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I just want to go.
➔ Present Simple with 'just'
➔ The Present Simple with 'just' emphasizes a recent action or a current desire. Here, 'want' is in the Present Simple, and 'just' highlights the immediacy of the desire to go.
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You can't just hit someone and walk away.
➔ Modal Verb 'can't' with 'just'
➔ The modal verb 'can't' is used to express inability or prohibition. Here, 'can't just' emphasizes the inappropriateness of the action.
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I think you're mistaking me for someone else.
➔ Present Continuous with 'for'
➔ The Present Continuous with 'for' is used to express a misunderstanding or mistaken identity. Here, 'think' is in the Present Simple, and 'are mistaking' is in the Present Continuous.
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I always smile at me.
➔ Present Simple with 'always'
➔ The Present Simple with 'always' is used to describe habitual actions. Here, 'smile' is in the Present Simple, and 'always' emphasizes the frequency of the action.
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Please don't make me look crazy.
➔ Imperative with 'don't'
➔ The Imperative with 'don't' is used to make a negative request. Here, 'don't make' is a negative command.
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