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[Music] distant flickering screener scenery  this where this bringing it all back again   00:17
Great Adventures faces and sensation I'm  going outside to take it all in you say   00:27
too late to St at your heart in a head I  don't believe any of it you say too late   00:35
to sty with your heart in a head you  know you're better than this [Music] 00:45
wear a different pair just something out of St  throw a stranger an unexpected smile with big   01:01
intention still posted at your station always on  about the day it should have fly you s it to Star   01:10
got your heart in h i don't believe it love it you  said do like to star with your heart in a head you   01:20
know you better I to St got you hard in head I  don't believe in other you to stop with you all   01:33
in the H you know you're better walking you've  been hiding and you love CED After Time [Music]   01:47
you Mach to we still got [Music]  keep you've been walking you've   02:02
been hiding and you after the time on  to dream you like machines do still go 02:12
[Music]   02:44
you know you're better than this come  I got your heart in your head now no   02:45
I don't believe any of it just a like to  startop with you hard in a hell you know   02:54
you better than this to St just St  got you in head I don't believe any   03:03
of it tell you to stop with your heart  in a h you know better this [Music] m 03:13
[Music] 03:46

Headlock – English Lyrics

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Dive into the intricate world of Imogen Heap's "Headlock," a mesmerizing electronic pop song that perfectly blends ethereal vocals with unique instrumentation. This track is an excellent choice for language learners, offering clear, emotive lyrics that explore themes of self-doubt and overcoming personal struggles. Its captivating soundscape and powerful message make it a special song to not only enjoy but also to deeply understand the nuances of English expression.

[English]
[Music] distant flickering screener scenery  this where this bringing it all back again  
Great Adventures faces and sensation I'm  going outside to take it all in you say  
too late to St at your heart in a head I  don't believe any of it you say too late  
to sty with your heart in a head you  know you're better than this [Music]
wear a different pair just something out of St  throw a stranger an unexpected smile with big  
intention still posted at your station always on  about the day it should have fly you s it to Star  
got your heart in h i don't believe it love it you  said do like to star with your heart in a head you  
know you better I to St got you hard in head I  don't believe in other you to stop with you all  
in the H you know you're better walking you've  been hiding and you love CED After Time [Music]  
you Mach to we still got [Music]  keep you've been walking you've  
been hiding and you after the time on  to dream you like machines do still go
[Music]  
you know you're better than this come  I got your heart in your head now no  
I don't believe any of it just a like to  startop with you hard in a hell you know  
you better than this to St just St  got you in head I don't believe any  
of it tell you to stop with your heart  in a h you know better this [Music] m
[Music]

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

believe

/bɪˈliːv/

B1
  • verb
  • - accept that something is true or real

heart

/hɑːrt/

A2
  • noun
  • - organ that pumps blood in the body

star

/stɑːr/

A2
  • noun
  • - celestial body visible in the night sky

time

/taɪm/

A1
  • noun
  • - period in which something happens

love

/lʌv/

A2
  • noun
  • - deep affection or attachment
  • verb
  • - to feel deep affection for someone or something

hiding

/ˈhaɪdɪŋ/

B2
  • verb
  • - to put oneself out of sight

dream

/driːm/

B1
  • noun
  • - series of images or thoughts while sleeping

move

/muːv/

A2
  • verb
  • - to change position or go from one place to another

bright

/braɪt/

B2
  • adjective
  • - giving off a lot of light

stranger

/ˈstreɪndʒər/

B2
  • noun
  • - a person whom one does not know

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to make or become different

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