Shadowing Practice: Justin Bieber - That Should Be Me (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Everybody's laughing in my mind
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Rumors spreading about this other guy Do you do what you did when you did with me?
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Does he love you the way I can?
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Did you forget all the friends that you made with me?
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Cause baby I didn't That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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feeling your kiss That should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that there should be me?
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There should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes
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It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced
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Did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies?
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What you're doing to me,
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you're taking in the weeds to go Now if you're trying to break my heart,
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it's working cause you know That that should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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killing your kids That should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Till you believe,
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there should be me I need to know,
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should I fight for love or just harm?
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It's getting harder to shield the pain in my heart
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That should be me, holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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giving your kiss That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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Holding your hand That should be me No one making you laugh,
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oh baby That should be me That should be me Giving you flowers That should be me
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Talking for hours That should be me This should be me,
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this should be me Never should've let you go,
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I never should've let you go This should be me,
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never should've let you go This should be me,
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never should've let you go Everybody's laughing in my mind
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Rumors spreading about this other guy Do you do what you did,
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what you did with me?
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Does he love you the way I can?
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Did you forget all the plans that you made with me?
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Cause baby, I didn't That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh There should be me,
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this is so sad There should be me,
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there should be me There should be me,
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feeling your kiss There should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that there should be me?
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There should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes
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It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced
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Did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies?
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What you're doing to me,
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you're taking in the weeds to go Now
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if you're trying to break my heart It's working cause you know That that should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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killing your kids That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Till you believe,
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that should be me
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I need to know should I fight for love or disarm It's getting harder to shield It's raining my heart
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That should be me, holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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killing your kids That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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Holding your hand That should be me No one making you laugh,
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oh baby That should be me That should be me Giving you flowers That should be me
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Talking for hours That should be me That should be me That should be me
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Never should've let you go I never should've let you go That should be me Never should've let you go
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That's it for me Never should've let you go Everybody's laughing in my mind
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Rumors spreading about this other guy Do you do what you did when you did with me?
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Does he love you the way I can?
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Did you forget all the friends that you made with me?
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Cause baby, I didn't That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me feeling your kiss That should be me buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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That should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes
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It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced
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Did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies?
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What you're doing to me,
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you're taking in my ways to go Now if you're trying to break my heart It's working cause you know
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That that should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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killing your kids That should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Till you believe,
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that should be me I need to know,
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should I fight for love Or this arm is getting harder to shield And pain in my heart
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Ooh That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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kissing so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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giving your kiss That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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Holding your hand That should be me No one's making you laugh,
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oh baby That should be me That should be me Giving you flowers That should be me
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Talking for hours That should be me That should be me That should be me
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Never should've let you go I never should've let you go Never should've let you go Never should've let you go
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Everybody's laughing in my mind Rumors spreading about this other guy
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Do you do what you did when you did with me?
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Does he love you the way I can?
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Did you forget all the plans that you made with me?
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Cause baby, I didn't That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh There should be me,
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this is so sad There should be me,
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there should be me There should be me,
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feeling your kiss There should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that there should be me?
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There should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes
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It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced
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Did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies?
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What you're doing to me,
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you're taking in my ways to go Now if you're trying to break my heart It's working cause you know
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That that should be me
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Holding your hand That should be me Making you laugh
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That should be me This is so sad That should be me That should be me
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That should be me
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Feeling your kiss That should be me Buying you gifts This is so wrong I can't go on Till you believe
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That should be me I need to know should I fight for love or disarm It's getting harder to shield
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Pain in my heart That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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killing your kids That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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Holding your hand That should be me No one making you laugh,
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oh baby That should be me That should be me Giving your flowers That should be me
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Talking for hours That should be me That should be me I never should've let you go
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That should've been me I never should've let you go That should've been me I never should've let you go
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Everybody's laughing in my mind
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Rumors spreading about this other guy Do you do what you did when you did with me?
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Does he love you the way I can?
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Did you forget all the plans that you made with me?
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Cause baby, I didn't That should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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feeling your kiss That should be me,
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buying new gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go on Do you believe that that should be me?
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That should be me You said you needed a little time for my mistakes
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It's funny how you used that time to have me replaced
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Did you think that I wouldn't see you out at the movies?
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What you're doing to me,
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you're taking in when we used to go Now if you're trying to break my heart It's working cause you know
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That that should be me,
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holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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feeling your kiss That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so rough,
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I can't go on Do you believe that should be me?
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Unwritten or should I fight for your love or disarm?
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It's getting harder to shield the pain in my heart
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That should be me holding your hand That should be me,
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making you laugh That should be me,
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this is so sad That should be me,
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that should be me That should be me,
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giving your kiss That should be me,
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buying you gifts This is so wrong,
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I can't go up Do you believe that that should be me?
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Ooh, holding your hand That should be me No one's making you laugh,
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oh baby Oh, that should be me That should be me Giving you flowers That should be me
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Talking for hours That should be me That should be me That should be me I never should let you go
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This should be me I never should let you go That should be me I never should let you go so I'm
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Context & Background
The song “That Should Be Me” by Justin Bieber captures the emotions of heartbreak and longing. The speaker reflects on a past relationship, feeling replaced and unnoticed by someone they once cared for deeply. This narrative embodies feelings of sadness and betrayal, drawing listeners into a personal and relatable experience. As the speaker questions the new relationship of their ex, phrases like “That should be me” highlight their pain and desire to reclaim the intimacy they once shared. By understanding this emotional backdrop, you can better connect with the language used and the expressions of love and loss.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “That should be me” - Use this phrase to express regret about missed opportunities.
- “Does he love you the way I can?” - A question that emphasizes deep feelings and a longing for acknowledgment.
- “This is so sad” - A simple yet effective expression of sorrow that can be used in various contexts.
- “I never should have let you go” - A phrase reflecting remorse, useful for expressing regret in relationships.
- “Do you believe that?” - A question that prompts reflection and discussion, useful in both casual and serious conversations.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To effectively improve your English pronunciation using the shadowing technique with this song, follow these steps:
- Listen Carefully: Play the song and listen to the lyrics multiple times. Focus on the rhythm, intonation, and emotion conveyed by the singer.
- Read Along: Find the lyrics and read them as you listen. This helps you associate the spoken words with their written forms.
- Break It Down: Divide the song into smaller sections. Start with a few lines at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Repeat and Imitate: Begin shadowing by pausing the song after each line. Repeat the line out loud, imitating the singer’s pronunciation and intonation. This step is crucial for mastering the shadowspeak technique.
- Record Yourself: Record your voice while you shadow the song. Listening to the playback will help you identify areas that need improvement in terms of pronunciation and fluency.
- Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Make it a habit to practice daily, gradually increasing the complexity of the phrases as you gain confidence.
Incorporating the shadowspeaks technique into your learning routine will greatly enhance your speaking skills, helping you to not only improve your English pronunciation but also to express emotions effectively. This structured approach ensures you engage with the lyrics deeply, making your learning more relatable and enjoyable.
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.
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