Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the vibrant world of Lizzo with 'Happy 2 Be'! This song is a fantastic way to learn expressive English vocabulary related to emotions and self-affirmation. Its catchy, rhythmic flow makes it easy to follow, helping you master the nuances of joyful and empowering language through music.
Key Vocabulary
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broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2 |
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depression /dɪˈpreʃən/ B2 |
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understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2 |
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completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ B1 |
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self-destructive /ˌself dɪˈstrʌktɪv/ C1 |
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pretty /ˈprɪti/ A1 |
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overjoyed /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/ B2 |
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smiling /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ A1 |
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trenches /ˈtrentʃɪz/ B2 |
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silver lining /ˈsɪlvər ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ C1 |
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patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ B1 |
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forgiveness /fərˈɡɪvnəs/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I was broken in Houston, Texas.
➔ Passive Voice (Past Simple)
➔ The subject 'I' is receiving the action, using "was" + past participle "broken".
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The thing about depression, you think your life is over.
➔ Relative Clause (implied)
➔ It means "The thing [which is] about depression...", using an implied relative pronoun.
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You make me feel so pretty.
➔ Causative Verb (Make + Object + Bare Infinitive)
➔ Structure used to describe causing someone to experience a state: "make" + "me" + "feel".
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Finally, I'm happy to be me
➔ Adjective + Infinitive
➔ Used after adjectives to express reason: "happy" + "to be me".
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I figured out why I'm smiling.
➔ Noun Clause (Wh- clause)
➔ The clause "why I'm smiling" functions as the object of "figured out".
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Nothing can stop me.
➔ Modal Verb (Can)
➔ "Can" indicates ability or possibility.
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I want to thank you for taking me as I am.
➔ Preposition + Gerund
➔ After a preposition (for), use the gerund form of the verb: "taking".
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You see the silver lining when I'm in the trenches.
➔ Adverbial Clause of Time
➔ "When I'm in the trenches" specifies the time or situation for the main action.
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