Justin has had enough
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In his latest single, “Love Yourself,” Justin Bieber has had enough of his narcissistic girlfriend. He doesn't have the energy to love her anymore and tells her to just love herself instead.
This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at synonyms of the word love.
ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER
Name: Justin Drew Bieber
Nationality: Canadian
Style: Pop
Albums: Purpose (2015), Believe (2012), Under the Mistletoe (2011), My World 2.0 (2010)
Label: Island, Def Jam
In brief: Born in London, Ontario, this 21-year-old pop star released his debut album, My World 2.0, in 2010. The album featured the chart-topping singles “Baby,” "Somebody to Love,” and “Eenie Meenie,” which featured Sean Kingston. Justin's massive success won him the Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards. Justin’s following album, Believe, was another international hit. The album included the popular singles “All Around the World” featuring Ludacris, “As Long as You Love Me” featuring Big Sean, and “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj. Released last November, his new album Purpose features the hits “What Do You Mean,” “Sorry” and “Love Yourself.”
If you like Justin Bieber, check out: One Direction, Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance.
Website: www.justinbiebermusic.com
“Love Yourself”
By Justin Bieber
For all the times that you rain
On my parade
And all the clubs you get in
Using my name
You think you broke my heart
Oh girl for goodness sake
You think I'm crying
Oh my oh, well I ain't
And I didn't wanna write a song
'Cause I didn't want anyone
Thinking I still care, I don't
But you still hit my phone up
And baby I’ll be moving on
And I think you should be something
I don't wanna hold back
Maybe you should know that
My mama don't like you
And she likes everyone
And I never like to admit
That I was wrong
And I've been so caught up in my job
Didn't see what's going on
But now I know
I'm better sleeping on my own
Chorus
'Cause if you like the way
You look that much
Oh baby you should go
And love yourself
And if you think that I'm
Still holding on to something
You should go and love yourself
When you told me that
You hated my friends
The only problem was with you
And not them
And every time you told me
My opinion was wrong
And tried to make me forget
Where I came from
(Chorus)
For all the times
That you made me feel small
I fell in love now I fear nothing at all
I never felt so low
When I was vulnerable
Was I a fool to let you
Break down my walls
(Chorus)
Exercises
Underline one word in each following group of words that is a synonym of the word love.
1. admire/advise/advocate/admission
2. fall apart/fall down/fall out/fall for
3. amidst/among/adore/abhor
4. cheroot/cherish/chervil/chenille
Vocabulary
- vulnerable (adj): weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
narcissistic (adj): having an excessive interest in yourself and your physical appearance
massive (adj): extremely large
