Pratique du Shadowing: Sia - Chandelier (Lyrics) "I'm gonna swing from the chandelier From the chandelier" - Apprendre l'anglais à l'oral avec YouTube

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Party girls, don't get hurt, can't feel anything When will I learn how you push it down,
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Party girls, don't get hurt, can't feel anything When will I learn how you push it down,
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push it down I'm the one for a good time call, phone's blowing up Ring up my doorbell,
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I feel the love, feel the love One, two, three, one, two, three,
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three One, two, three, one, two, three, three One, two, three, one, two, three, three Turn back,
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the light goes down I'm gonna swim from the chandelier
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From the chandelier I'm gonna feel like tomorrow doesn't exist Like it doesn't exist
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I'm gonna fly the light Oh,
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very close to the night Feel my tears as it's lava I'm gonna swim From the chandelier
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From the chandelier I'm holding another Jedi Won't look out,
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won't open my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light Cause I'm just holding on for tonight Help me,
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I'm holding on for daylight Won't look down,
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won't open my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light Cause I'm just holding on for tonight On for tonight
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Sun is up, I'm a mess Gotta get out now, gotta run from this Here comes the shame,
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here comes the shame 1-2-3,
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1-2-3, drink Throw them back,
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the light goes down I'm gonna swim from the chandelier,
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from the chandelier I'm gonna feel like tomorrow doesn't exist,
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like it doesn't exist I'm gonna fly,
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feel like a bird, doesn't I?
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Feel my tears as it's my eye I'm gonna swim from the chandelier,
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from the chandelier I have only another July Worn the gown,
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worn off of my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light Cause i'm just holding on for tonight Help me,
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I'm holding on for dear life Won't look down won't open
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my eyes Keep my glass full until morning light Cause i'm just holding on for tonight Oh,
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for tonight Oh, for tonight Oh,
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for tonight Cause i'm just holding on for tonight I'm just holding on for tonight Oh,
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I'm just holding on for tonight On for tonight, on for tonight

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What You'll Practice in This Lesson

This lesson uses Sia's "Chandelier" to boost your English speaking practice, focusing on rhythm, intonation, and emotional expression. You'll work on matching the song's dynamic pace while clarifying pronunciation—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or casual fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Chandelier: A decorative hanging light fixture. Example: "The ballroom had a crystal chandelier."
  • Push it down: To suppress emotions. Example: "She pushed down her sadness to stay strong."
  • Holding on for tonight: Enduring a tough moment by focusing on the present. Example: "After a long week, I'm just holding on for tonight."
  • Sun is up: Morning has arrived. Example: "We partied until the sun is up."
  • Worn off: To fade or diminish. Example: "The excitement worn off by midnight."

Practice Tips for Shadowing Success

Shadow speech (repeating aloud in real time) is ideal here—this song’s mix of fast verses and drawn-out choruses trains adaptability. Start slow: pause after each line, mimic Sia’s breathy tone on "I'm just holding on for tonight," and emphasize the beat in "1-2-3, 1-2-3, drink" to match rhythm. For faster sections, use a shadowing app to slow the track by 25% until you can keep up. Focus on linking words like "gonna" and "wanna" to sound natural—critical for IELTS speaking practice. Record yourself and compare: do your pauses match the song’s emotional breaks? This trains both fluency and expression, making your speech more engaging.

Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?

Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.