Shadowing Practice: Dirt Poor Robins - Enchanté (Official Audio and Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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The When
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I was a little lass The angels leapt from panes of glass So unafraid, unafraid
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And the archers knelt to pray While the goggles kept away
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Any demon that would scheme to steal my childlike faith We huddled up,
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we held on tight For grounded men were jealous of the angels' flight Angels' flight
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There were butterflies to them So they brought their boards to pen The wings
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and bodies of our gods were studied in
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We couldn't fight them in the end Once we saw the heavens through their modern lens modern lens
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Oh how can we atone for the secrets we were shown Like a basilisk they fixed our spirits hard as stone Alas,
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the muses threw their glasses, stripped away As only madness drowning in the den of our animal skins Enchanté,
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enchante, enchante, enchante Every myth to crack its lips has nothing more to say It's okay,
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it's okay, it's okay If we can't raise the dead We're gonna raise,
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we're gonna raise, we're gonna raise it instead
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From chagrin I've been released to paint me in a portrait Sons the thick leaves,
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thick leaves And I will not be concerned or ignore the things I yearn My hunger is the rule I cannot overturn
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Alas, the virtues through their glasses hid themselves from our madness All we have within is our animal skin Enchante,
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enchante, enchante, enchante Creature beasts and let them streak into the fray It's okay,
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it's okay, it's okay If we can't raise the dead We're gonna raise,
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we're gonna raise, we're gonna raise heaven instead I'm sorry.
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I miss the days when stars were saintly They sang to me in waves innately Before we enslaved the symphony
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To playing anthems for selling things I used to wonder Wonder
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father into all of us Those days were squandered My ghost was lost to the ground up gallows
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So I find my spirit in the bottle
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But oh that bottle Hold that bottle Hold that bottle Hold that bottle Enchanté,
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enchanté, enchanté, enchanté Name the powers meteors and let us go insane It's okay,
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it's okay, it's okay If we can't raise the dead We're gonna raise,
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we're gonna raise, we're gonna raise hell instead
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Create your beats and let them streak into the fray If we can't raise the ten We're gonna raise,
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we're gonna raise, we're gonna raise hell instead Thank you.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will enhance your English speaking practice by engaging with the emotionally rich lyrics of "Dirt Poor Robins - Enchanté." This unique blend of poetic language and storytelling provides an excellent opportunity to improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency. Listening closely to the lyrics, you will discover how rhythm and imagery can enhance your understanding of English. Whether preparing for IELTS speaking practice or simply aiming to improve conversational skills, this exercise will foster both comprehension and expression.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • angels' flight - a metaphor for freedom and aspiration
  • basilisk - a mythical creature, symbolizing danger and fear
  • enchanté - a French greeting meaning 'enchanted' or 'delighted'
  • animal skin - a metaphor representing our primal instincts
  • saintly stars - an imagery of inspiration and guidance
  • modern lens - referring to contemporary perspectives that change our view of the past
  • raise hell - an idiomatic expression meaning to cause trouble or make noise

Practice Tips

To effectively utilize this shadowing app method with "Enchanté," focus on the following tips:

  • Listen Actively: Play the audio while reading the lyrics. Pay close attention to how each word flows into the next, especially in emotionally charged sections.
  • Start Slow: Initially, practice shadowing at a slower speed to grasp the pronunciation and intonation. Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable.
  • Break It Down: Divide the song into smaller segments. Focus on one verse or chorus at a time, repeating it several times until you feel confident.
  • Express Emotion: Don't just mimic the sounds; infuse your shadowing practice with the emotions expressed in the lyrics. This adds depth to your speaking and helps develop an authentic English speaking style.
  • Record Yourself: Use a voice recorder to capture your shadowing practice. Listening to your recordings allows you to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

For a more immersive experience, consider utilizing the lyrics in your daily learn English with YouTube routine. Engaging with artistic content is a fantastic way to expand your vocabulary and enhance your language skills.

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.