Shadowing Practice: Alex Warren - Ordinary (Lyrics) | One Direction, Ruth B., Rosé - Learn English Speaking with Video
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They say the holy waters watered down
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And this town's lost its faith Our colors will fade eventually So if our time is running now Day after day,
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we'll make the mundane A masterpiece Owned by my,
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owned by my love I take one look at you, you're taking me out of the ordinary
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I want you laying me down to the dead and buried On the edge of your knife, staying drunk on the ride
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The angels up in the clouds are jealous now when we fowl So this the world of the ordinary
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You got me kissing the crowd, oh you sanctuary Shatter me when you touch,
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oh Lord return me to dust The angels up in the clouds are jealous,
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no one we found Hopeless hallelujah,
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on this side of heaven's gate Oh my life,
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how do you breathe and take my breath away?
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Not your heart to our way, you're the scope of the clay Oh my,
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my, you're taking me out of the ordinary I want you laying me down till the dead,
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baby On the edge of your night, staying drunk on your vine The angels up in the clouds Are jealous,
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no one will be foul So this world, oh, oh Cardinale You got me kissing the ground Sanjurati Jeremy,
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when you're done Oh, God, turn me to dust The angels up in the clouds Are jealous,
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no one will be foul So this will ever be Higher than ecstasy Whenever you're next to me,
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oh my, my When was it black and white?
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Until I saw your light I thought you had to die to find Something so out of the ordinary
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How are you laying me down to a dead and buried?
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On the edge of your night Staying drunk on your vine
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The angels up in the clouds Are jealous knowing we found You got me kissing the crown You're sanctuary
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You gotta be where you talk Hold on, return me to death The angels up in the clouds Watch out, let's know what we found
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Going out tonight, changes into something red Her mother doesn't like that kind of dress Everything she never had,
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she's showing off Driving too fast,
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moon is breaking through her hair She's heading for something
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that she won't forget Having no regrets is all that she really wants You're only getting older,
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baby And I've been thinking about it lately Does it ever drive you crazy?
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Just how fast the night changes
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Everything that you've ever dreamed of Disappearing when you wake up
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But there's nothing to be afraid of Even when the night changes It will never change me and you
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Chasing it tonight, doubts are running round her head He is waiting,
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hides behind a cigarette Heart is beating loud and she doesn't want it to stop Moving too fast,
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moon is lighting up her skin She's falling,
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doesn't even know it yet Having no regrets is all that she really wants We're only getting older,
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baby And I've been thinking about it lately Does it ever drive you crazy?
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Just how fast the night changes
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Everything that you've ever dreamed of Disappearing when you wake up
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But there's nothing to be afraid of Even when the night changes You'll never change me and you
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Going out tonight, changes into something rare Her mother doesn't like
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that kind of trust Reminds her of the missing piece of innocence she loves We're only getting older,
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baby And I've been thinking about it lately Does it ever drive you crazy?
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Just how fast the night changes
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Everything that you've ever dreamed of
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Disappearing when you wake up But there's nothing to be afraid of Even when the night changes It will never change,
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baby It will never change, baby It will never change me and you
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You're gay, but it's so good I've never known anybody like you
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But it's so good I've never dreamed of nobody like you
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And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime
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And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine
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Cause I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you would be mine Mine
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And I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile Smile
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Wishing on dandelions all of the time
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Praying to God that one day you'll be mine Wishing on dandelions all of the time,
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all of the time I think that you are the one for me Cause it gets so hard to breathe
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When you're looking at me, I've never felt so alive and free When you're looking at me,
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I've never felt so happy
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And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime
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And I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine
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Cause I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine
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I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile
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Swishin' on dandelions all of the time Prayin' to God
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that one day you'll be mine Wishin' on dandelions all of the time All of the time
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Dandelion into the wind you go Won't you let my darling know
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Dandelion into the wind you go Won't you let my darling know
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that I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you would be mine
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I see forever in your eyes I feel okay
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when I see you smile Wish I'm never a lot of the time Praying to God
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that one day you'll be mine Wishing on dandelions all of the time All of the time
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I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine Mine
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I'm so excited to see you in the next video.
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Send to your phone, but I'm tryna kiss your lips for real Red hearts, red hearts, that's what I'm on,
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yeah Come get me something I can feel, oh-oh-oh Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
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Don't you need me like I need you now?
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Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy All you gotta do is just meet me at the Ah-pa-ta-pa-ta,
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ah-pa-ta-pa-ta, ah-pa-ta-pa-ta It's whatever, it's whatever,
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it's whatever you like Turn this appetite into a club I'm talking drink,
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dance, smoke, freak, party all night Gumby, gumby, girl, what's up?
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Don't you want me like I want you, baby Don't you need me like I need you now Sleep tomorrow,
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but tonight go crazy All you gotta do is just meet me at the Hey,
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so now you know the game Are you ready?
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Cause I'm coming to get you, get you, get you Hold on, hold on I'm on my way Yeah,
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yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm on my way Hold on,
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hold on I'm on my way Yeah,
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yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah I'm on my way Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
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Don't you need me like I need you now?
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Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazy All you gotta do is just
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meet me at the Just meet me
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at the Just meet me at the Just
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meet me at the I got it up my chest, I got it up my chest I got it up my chest, I got it up my chest I'm gonna be so mad
Why practice speaking with this video?
Engaging with the lyrics of "Ordinary" not only enriches your vocabulary but also enhances your ability to express emotions in English. This video serves as an excellent resource for IELTS speaking practice, as it contains a rich tapestry of phrases and expressions that can be applied in everyday conversations. By listening and repeating the lines, you work on fluency and intonation, helping to bridge the gap between understanding and speaking. The imagery and motifs presented in the lyrics allow learners to discuss themes like love, youth, and change—topics common in both casual conversations and exams. Therefore, incorporating this video into your study routine allows you to learn English with YouTube while gaining confidence in your communicative skills.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
The transcript of "Ordinary" is packed with notable structures that are useful for English learners:
- Conditional Phrases: "If our time is running now" exemplifies a conditional statement that introduces hypothetical situations. Practice forming your own sentences using "If" to describe possibilities.
- Descriptive Language: Phrases like "dark and bright" and "on the edge of your knife" use vivid imagery to convey emotions. Try creating your own metaphoric expressions to practice descriptive storytelling.
- Present Continuous Tense: "You're taking me out of the ordinary" demonstrates the use of the present continuous to describe ongoing actions. Use this structure in your speaking to convey activities happening in real-time.
- Imperatives and Requests: "I want you laying me down" reflects a direct request. Practice using imperatives to request actions in English, which can be crucial for daily interactions.
Common Pronunciation Traps
When practicing with this video, pay attention to certain pronunciation challenges:
- Intonation: The phrase "stay drunk on the ride" can be tricky to pronounce due to the rise and fall of the pitch in its delivery. Focus on the melody of this line to improve your intonation.
- Word Linking: In "the angels up in the clouds are jealous now," linking occurs between words, making them sound like one continuous phrase. Practicing these links can help improve your fluency and make your speech sound more natural.
- Vowel Sounds: Words like "ordinary" and "crown" feature varying vowel sounds that can be difficult for non-native speakers. Listen closely and repeat these words to hone your pronunciation skills.
By focusing on these elements using this video, you'll strengthen your shadowspeak skills and be better prepared for real-life conversations and language assessments alike.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.