One Direction won’t stick around
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In their latest single, “Perfect,” One Direction explain that, while they are not suitable guys for a long-term relationship, they are definitely available for some short-term fun.
This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at words used in the lyrics.
ABOUT ONE DIRECTION
Name: One Direction
Nationality: British and Irish
Style: Pop
Albums: Four (2014), Midnight Memories (2013), Take Me Home (2012), Up All Night (2011)
Label: Columbia, Syco
In brief: This boy band is currently composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. Zayn Malik was a member of the band until March 2015. The group was among the top three finalists in the seventh series of The UK X Factor TV show. One Direction rose to fame after releasing their debut single, “What Makes You Beautiful,” which reached No. 1 on the UK and Irish singles charts. Their 2012 album, Take Me Home, topped many music charts around the world, including the US Billboard and the UK Albums charts. One Direction’s 2013 album, Midnight Memories, featured the international hits “Story of My Life,” “Best Song Ever” and “You and I.” The group’s fourth album, Four, featured the pop hits “Steal My Girl,” “Night Changes” and “Girl Almighty.” Released on November 13, One Direction’s latest album, Made in the A.M., features the smash hits “Drag Me Down” and “Perfect.”
If you like One Direction, check out: Blue, Westlife and Take That.
Website: www.onedirectionmusic.com
“Perfect”
By One Direction
I might never be your
Knight in shining armour
I might never be the one
You take home to mother
And I might never be the one
Who brings you flowers
But I can be the one
Be the one tonight
When I first saw you
From across the room
I could tell that you were curious
Girl, I hope you’re sure
What you're looking for
'Cause I'm not good
At making promises
Chorus
But if you like causing trouble
Up in hotel rooms
And if you like having secret
Little rendezvous
If you like to do the things
You know that we shouldn’t do
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, I'm perfect for you
And if you like midnight driving
With the windows down
And if you like going places
We can’t even pronounce
If you like to do whatever
You've been dreaming about
Baby, you're perfect
Baby, you're perfect
So let's start right now
I might never be the hand
You put your heart in
Or the arms that hold you
Any time you want them
But that don’t mean that
We can’t live here in the moment
'Cause I can be the one
You love from time to time
(Chorus)
And if you like cameras flashing
Every time we go out oh yeah
And if you're looking for someone
To write your break-up songs about
Baby, I'm perfect
Baby, we're perfect
(Chorus)
Exercises
Write down words used in the lyrics that are synonyms of the following words.
1. flawless …………….
2. certain …………….
3. difficulty …………….
4. inquisitive …………….
Vocabulary
- curious (adj): having a strong desire to know about something
- Idiom
knight in shining armour: a man who saves a woman from a dangerous situation
