Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of JoJo Siwa with her empowering anthem, 'D.R.E.A.M.' This song is a fantastic way to engage with English, offering simple, positive lyrics that celebrate ambition and self-belief. Its clear message and catchy pop style make it perfect for understanding motivational phrases and everyday expressions, encouraging listeners to chase their own aspirations.
Key Vocabulary
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dream /driːm/ A1 |
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believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2 |
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achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ B1 |
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focus /ˈfoʊkəs/ B1 |
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passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2 |
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perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B2 |
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practice /ˈpræktɪs/ A2 |
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work /wɜːrk/ A1 |
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play /pleɪ/ A1 |
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friends /frendz/ A1 |
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screen /skriːn/ A2 |
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lights /laɪts/ A1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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stars /stɑːrz/ A1 |
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game /ɡeɪm/ A1 |
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live /lɪv/ A1 |
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breathe /briːð/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Every day is different, but my dream is still the same.
➔ Present simple vs present continuous
➔ The contrast between 'is different' (present simple) and 'is still the same' (present continuous) highlights ongoing vs. general truths.
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Something's gonna happen here, but I don't know what it is.
➔ Contraction and future tense
➔ 'Something's' is a contraction of 'something is', and 'gonna' is informal for 'going to', indicating future plans or predictions.
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All I ever wanted was to see the world,
➔ Past simple with 'ever'
➔ 'Ever' emphasizes the past action's intensity or importance, indicating a strong desire in the past.
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You can do it if you see it, if you see it you can be it.
➔ Conditional sentences (Type 1)
➔ These are Type 1 conditional sentences, indicating a probable result if the condition is met ('if you see it, you can be it').
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Gotta work real hard to have the life, ever since I was a little, I would D.R.E.A.M.!
➔ Modal verb 'gotta' and past continuous
➔ 'Gotta' is informal for 'have got to', expressing necessity. 'Ever since I was a little' uses the past continuous to show an action that started in the past and continues.
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