Selena seeks change
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In her latest single, “Same Old Love,” Selena realises she’s tired of her relationship and wants to change her life.
This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at words used in the lyrics.
ABOUT SELENA GOMEZ
Name: Selena Marie Gomez
Nationality: American
Style: Pop
Albums: Revival (2015), For You (2014), Stars Dance (2013), When the Sun Goes Down (2011), A Year Without Rain (2010), Kiss & Tell (2009)
Label: Hollywood
In brief: Born and raised in Texas, this 23-year-old actress and singer first became known when she acted in the series Barney & Friends in 2002. She later starred in the Disney Channel TV series Wizards of Waverly Place from 2007 to 2012. Selena formed her band Selena Gomez & the Scene in 2008, and they released three albums. Their hits included “Love You Like a Love Song” and “Who Says.” Released in 2013, Selena’s debut solo album, Stars Dance, featured the pop hits “Slow Down” and “Come & Get It.” Her latest album was released in October, and features the smash hits “Good for You” and “Same Old Love.”
If you like Selena Gomez, check out: Demi Lovato, Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.
Website: www.selenagomez.com
“Same Old Love”
By Selena Gomez
Take away your things and go
You can't take back
What you said, I know
I've heard it all before
At least a million times
I'm not one to forget, you know
I don't believe
I don't believe it
You left in peace
Left me in pieces
Too hard to breathe
I'm on my knees
Right now, now
Chorus
I'm so sick of that same old love
That stuff, it tears me up
I’m so sick of that same old love
My body's had enough
Oh, that same old love
I’m so sick of that same old love
Feels like I've blown apart
I’m so sick of that same old love
The kind that breaks your heart
Oh, that same old love
I'm not spending any time
Wasting tonight on you
I know, I've heard it all
So don't you try and change your mind
Cause I won't be changing too, you know
(Chorus)
Exercises
Write down vocabulary used in the lyrics that are synonyms of the following words.
1. similar …………….
2. romance …………….
3. using …………….
4. altering …………….
Vocabulary
- tear up (phrasal v): to destroy something by tearing it into pieces
star (v): to have one of the main parts in a film or movie
