Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the world of "Freaking Me Out" by Ava Max and explore how English pop music uses vivid metaphors to describe complex feelings. This song offers a unique way to learn vocabulary related to emotions and imagery, making language acquisition both engaging and memorable. Discover how Ava Max masterfully articulates the beautiful yet unsettling experience of new love through her captivating lyrics and pop sound.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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freaking /ˈfriːkɪŋ/ B1 |
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uneasy /ʌnˈiːzi/ B1 |
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falling /ˈfɔːlɪŋ/ A2 |
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vibe /vaɪb/ B1 |
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spider /ˈspaɪdər/ A1 |
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web /wɛb/ A1 |
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heart /hɑːrt/ A1 |
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ghost /ɡoʊst/ A1 |
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hallway /ˈhɔːlweɪ/ A2 |
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rocking /ˈrɒkɪŋ/ A2 |
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scary /ˈskɛri/ A2 |
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beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ A1 |
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silence /ˈsaɪləns/ A2 |
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woods /wʊdz/ A1 |
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snow /snoʊ/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Empty mansion, in the rain just off the coast
➔ Present continuous tense
➔ The phrase 'in the rain' uses the present continuous tense to describe an action happening now, emphasizing the setting.
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There's a heart now, where there used to be a ghost
➔ Present simple vs. used to
➔ Contrasts the present state ('There's a heart now') with a past habit or state ('used to be a ghost').
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So much so that it's freaking me out
➔ Emphatic structure with 'so much so that'
➔ The phrase 'so much so that' is used to emphasize the degree of the action, making the sentence more impactful.
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Like a spider, there's a web that you have wove
➔ Past simple with 'have wove' (irregular verb)
➔ The verb 'wove' is the past tense of 'weave' and is used here to describe a completed action in the past.
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I'm falling for you
➔ Present continuous for ongoing action
➔ The present continuous tense ('I'm falling') is used to describe an action that is happening now and may continue into the future.
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