Lyrics & Translation
Learning a language through music is a fantastic way to connect with culture, and Michael Jackson's "Leave Me Alone" offers a unique opportunity. The song's direct and repetitive chorus, "Leave me alone," provides a simple yet powerful phrase to learn. What makes this song special is its dual meaning; while the lyrics tell a story of a romantic breakup, they also serve as Jackson's powerful statement against media intrusion, allowing learners to explore themes of privacy and public image.
Key Vocabulary
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care /kɛər/ A2 |
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walk /wɔːk/ A1 |
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beg /bɛɡ/ A2 |
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give /ɡɪv/ A1 |
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excuse /ɪkˈskjuːz/ B1 |
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climb /klaɪm/ B1 |
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fight /faɪt/ A2 |
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laugh /lɑːf/ A1 |
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choice /tʃɔɪs/ B1 |
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take /teɪk/ A1 |
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feel /fiːl/ A2 |
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sorry /ˈsɒri/ A2 |
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makin' /ˈmeɪkɪn/ B2 |
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deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ C1 |
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alone /əˈlown/ A2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Time after time I gave you all of my money
➔ Past Perfect Simple
➔ The phrase 'Time after time' indicates repeated action in the past. 'Gave' is the past simple tense, showing a completed action. The sentence describes a series of past events.
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Ain't no mountain that I can't climb, baby
➔ Double Negative & Modal Verb (can't)
➔ The use of 'Ain't no' creates a double negative, which is common in informal speech and emphasizes the ability to overcome obstacles. 'Can't' is a modal verb expressing inability, but combined with 'Ain't no', it reinforces the positive assertion of capability.
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Who's laughin', baby?
➔ Tag Question & Contraction
➔ 'Who's' is a contraction of 'Who is'. The phrase functions as a rhetorical question, challenging the listener. It's a tag question seeking confirmation or agreement.
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Leave me alone, leave me alone, leave me alone
➔ Imperative Mood & Repetition
➔ The phrase 'Leave me alone' is in the imperative mood, giving a direct command. The repetition emphasizes the speaker's strong desire for solitude.
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You really hurt, you used to take and deceive me
➔ Past Simple & Infinitive
➔ 'Hurt' is used as a verb in the past simple tense. 'To take and deceive' uses infinitives ('to take', 'to deceive') connected by 'and', describing past actions.
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