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• By: TWICE

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment for a loved one
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, typically as an expression of distress or sorrow
attracted /əˈtræktɪd/ B2	adjective - drawn to someone or something, often in a romantic or emotional way
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ B2	adjective - deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing the need for food
upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ B1	adjective - unhappy, disappointed, or worried
fashion /ˈfæʃən/ A2	noun - a popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image
grown /ɡroʊn/ B1	adjective - having reached maturity or adulthood
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a situation or state of affairs that is confused or full of difficulties
bothering /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/ B1	verb - to take the trouble to do something; to annoy or worry someone

Grammar:

• I’m in two minds, in an awkward situation

  ➔ Prepositional phrases showing location/state: "in" + noun phrase

  ➔ The preposition "in" indicates being located within a state or condition, namely "two minds" (undecided) and an "awkward situation".

• Every day I only imagine

  ➔ Adverb of Frequency: "only"

  ➔ "Only" emphasizes that the speaker does nothing but imagine, expressing frequency or limitation.

• But we don’t even know each other

  ➔ Negative Concord: "don't" + "even"

  ➔ "Don't" negates the verb "know," and "even" further emphasizes the lack of knowledge. It means they have absolutely no acquaintance.

• This time, for sure sure, I’ll be the first to talk talk

  ➔ Future simple with "will" for intention.

  ➔ "I'll be" expresses a future intention to take action, namely to be the first to talk. The repetition of "sure" reinforces the speaker's determination.

• The more try to I push you away, The more I am drawn to you and attracted to you baby

  ➔ The more...the more... structure

  ➔ This structure shows a proportional relationship: as one action increases, another action also increases. It illustrates a paradox: the more the speaker tries to avoid the person, the more they are drawn to them.

• You say I’m ridiculous, that I don’t live up to my looks

  ➔ Reporting Speech with "that" clause.

  ➔ The "that" clause introduces the content of what someone said. It reports the speaker's perception of what someone else has said about them.

• Doesn’t cheer me up at all ba-ba-ba-baby

  ➔ Negative polarity item: "at all"

  ➔ "At all" intensifies the negation, indicating that the situation does not cheer the speaker up in any way.

• Mom keeps bothering me why why why why why

  ➔ Present continuous to express annoyance or repetition: "keeps bothering"

  ➔ The present continuous "keeps bothering" indicates that the mother's action is repetitive and annoying to the speaker.