Shadowing Practice: Becky G - Exactly why you light me up inside (Shower) (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I don't know, it's just something about ya Got me feeling like I can't
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be without ya Anytime someone mention your name I be feeling as if I'm around ya Ain't no words to describe you,
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baby All I know is that you take me high Can you tell that you drive me crazy?
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'Cause I can't get you out of my mind Think of you when I'm going to bed When I wake up, think of you again
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Exactly why you light me up inside like the fourth of July whenever you're around I always seem to smile
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and people ask me how?
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Well, you're the reason why I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower.
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Singing in the shower All I want, all I need is your lovin' Baby, you make me hot like an oven Since it came, you know what I discovered Baby,
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I don't need me another No, not all I know Only you got me feelin' so
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And you know that I got to have ya
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And I don't plan to let you go Think of you when I'm goin' to bed When I wake up, think of you again You are my homie,
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lover, and friend Exactly why You light me up inside Like the Fourth of July
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I seem to smile
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and people ask me how Well you're the reason why I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower.
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La da da da, la da da, la da da.
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Singing in the shower.
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La da da da, la da da.
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Singing in the shower.
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La da da da, la da da.
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Singing in the shower.
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There ain't no guarantee, but I'll take a chance on weed Baby,
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let's take our time And when the times get rough,
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there ain't no giving up Cause it just feels so right Don't care what others say,
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if I got you I'm straight You make my heart too late, yeah You light me up inside Like the fuck you do?
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Whenever you're around I always seem to smile And people ask me how,
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well you're the reason why I'm dancing in the mirror, singing in the shower.
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La da dee la da da la da da singing in
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the shower La da dee la da da la da da la da da I'm not.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This video has 53 sentences and 677 words to shadow. The speech runs for 3:15. The speaker talks fast, about 208 words per minute, so expect linked and reduced sounds. 93% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow.
Key vocabulary in this video
13 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| mirror noun | /ˈmiɹɚ/ | A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an image of what is in front of it. |
| guarantee noun | /ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ | Anything that assures a certain outcome. |
| discover verb | /dɪˈskʌvə/ | To find or learn something for the first time. |
| weed noun | /wiːd/ | Any plant unwanted at the place where and at the time when it is growing. |
| lover noun | /ˈlʌvɚ/ | One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse. |
| oven noun | /ˈʌ.vn̩/ | A chamber used for baking or heating. |
| homie noun | /ˈhoʊ.mi/ | Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown. |
| sing verb | /ˈsɪŋ/ | To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice. |
| shower noun | /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ | A brief fall of precipitation (spell of rain, or a similar fall of snow, sleet, or cascade); burst of hefty precipitation. |
| smile verb | /ˈsmaɪl/ | To have (a smile) on one's face. |
| whenever | /wəˈnɛvɚ/ | At any time that. |
| describe verb | /dɪˈskɹaɪb/ | To represent in words. |
| rough adjective | /ɹʌf/ | Not smooth; uneven. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| wake up verb | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | To stop sleeping; to awake. |
| give up verb | To surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone). |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 23 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, you're, don't. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like mirror, guarantee, discover.
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.