Lenka likes to be different
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In her latest single, “Unique,” Lenka is happy to be herself. She enjoys being different and has no desire to be like everybody else.
This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at antonyms of words used in the lyrics.
ABOUT LENKA
Name: Lenka Kripac
Nationality: Australian
Style: Pop
Label: Sony Music, Epic
Albums: The Bright Side (2015), Two (2011), Lenka (2008)
In brief: This Australian singer-songwriter first became known as an actress after studying at the Australian Theatre for Young People. Lenka was also a member of Australian indie pop group Decoder Ring for several years before moving to California to pursue a solo career in 2007. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2008. The album featured several hit singles, including “The Show” and “Trouble Is a Friend.” Lenka’s second album, Two, brought her more international fame with hits like “Heart Skips a Beat,” “Sad Song,” “Everything’s OK” and “Everything at Once.” Her new album, The Bright Side, was released last June and features the hit single, “Unique.”
If you like Lenka, check out: Katy Perry, Lula and Lily Allen.
Website: www.lenkamusic.com
“Unique”
By Lenka
I am happy to be sad
It's funny when I am mad
I don't really make sense
But I know that that's not bad
I am lonely in a crowd
And I am quiet when it's loud
No I don't know what I want
But I will figure it all out
Chorus
I like to move around to different beat
I'm walking with a smile down my own street
And I don't really mind what you all think
‘Cause I am me and that's unique
I'm living in my own world every day
I party by myself in my own way
Might look a little funny but that's OK
‘Cause I am me and that's unique
I am me and that's unique
I love you when you're mean
I feel dirty when I'm clean
No I don't really make sense
But I know that you know what I mean
I'm hungry late at night
And I'm tired when it's light
I've got my imperfections
But I know that that's alright
(Chorus)
Why should I be like everybody
It's overrated being ordinary
(Chorus)
Exercises
Find words used in the lyrics that are antonyms of the following words.
1. perfection …………….
2. similar …………….
3. quiet …………….
4. early …………….
Vocabulary
- relief (n): the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
regret (n): a feeling of sadness or disappointment that you have because of something that has happened or something that you have done or not done
