Shadowing Practice: Lloyd - You (Official Music Video) ft. Lil Wayne - Learn English Speaking with Video

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It's a major move right here, baby.
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You gotta get with it or get lost.
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Yeah.
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This young Lord, reporting live from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Decatur where it's great.
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And I want all my sexy ladies to report to the dance floor immediately.
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We gon' go to Glide this one, y'all.
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Speak Grease.
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Right off the back, man, the boy got dollars.
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Some women come frequent like flight mileage.
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It ain't no secret, I might holler but I ain't gon' sweat ya baby I'ma let ya catch ya, put ya game, run faster,
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don't let em lose ya Cause I ain't gon' bless ya, unless ya feel a lil' desperate Send a text message girl, stop
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Wait a minute, the way you move that girl You done got my heart all in it
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And I just wanna be with you tonight Girl please, I'm a player, yeah it's true
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But I changed the game for you I wanna see what it do Can I be free?
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This is how I feel I'm in need of love So let's dip up out of here Ooh,
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you're just my time Everything's alright,
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and I just want you So let's dip up out of here Let's dip up out of here She's fine too,
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but I want you She's fine too,
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but I want you I'll admit it, this just ain't no game,
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these just ain't words that I'm speeding If you could see the thoughts that's in my head I'm tripping,
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I'm a player, yeah it's true But I changed the game for you,
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and I beat the game This is how I feel I'm in need of love So let's dip a bottle here Ooh,
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you're just my tiny Everything's so right So I just want you Let's dip a bottle here Dip a bottle here
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She's fine too But I want you She's fine too
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But I want you Shit, we the F.A.
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Be the key to the ladies Keys to the Sadie's, but please say the baby Live patrol, even in the A.M.
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We should be alone, we could get a day in You like what I'm saying, then come around and waitin' We could go inside and stay in Tell a homeboy you stayin' You've been takin' it,
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gone Turn me on and mama turn him, yeah You know I love you like good food You know
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you be with a good dude You know you give good
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like you graduated from a good school You know I'm a good move, you should do me So hey, shawty, what it is, the car to who it is And shawty do it big,
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the party at my crib, that's a party in the hills You call it what you want,
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cause she don't call it what she feel And I feel like this is how I feel I'm in need of love,
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so let's dip a bottle here Ooh,
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you're just my type, everything's so right And I just wanna cheer,
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let's dip a bottle here Dip a bottle here She's fine too,
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but I want you She's fine too,
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but I want you I ain't numb at the down bottom, you know what I mean?
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Me and Lil' Lloyd, baby Long with her, don't care Though without Ryan,
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I see you, baby Yeah It's a major move right here, baby I ain't talkin' fast, it's just you listenin' slow, you know what I mean?
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You ain't tryin' hit me, it don't hurt me, I'm gonna fight it I ain't bein' mean, but you so mean in jeans, you know what I mean?
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See what you want me to do, yeah

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice your English listening and speaking skills by analyzing the lyrics of "You" by Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne. This engaging song provides a rich context for learning conversational English, focusing on themes like love, dating, and self-expression. By using the shadowing technique, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, and fluency while familiarizing yourself with informal language and expressions commonly used in everyday conversations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • What's your game? - An expression used to inquire about someone's intentions or motives.
  • Report to the dance floor - A playful way to ask someone to join in dancing.
  • Let's dip up out of here - An informal expression meaning to leave a place, often to go somewhere private or fun.
  • You're just my type - A compliment indicating that someone fits the speaker's ideal preferences.
  • Catch ya - A casual way of saying 'I'll see you later' or 'goodbye.'
  • Change the game - This phrase means to alter the usual expectations or behavior in a situation, often positively.
  • Everything's alright - A phrase used to express that things are good and there is no need for concern.
  • Fine too - A way of acknowledging that while someone else may be attractive, the speaker has a particular interest in one person.

Practice Tips

To get the most out of your shadowing practice, follow these steps:

  • Listen attentively: Play the song and pay close attention to the rhythm and flow of the lyrics. Notice how the artists emphasize certain words and phrases.
  • Repeat after the artist: Use the shadowing app or simply play the video again, this time repeating each line immediately after you hear it. Focus on mimicking the intonation and emotion as closely as you can.
  • Slow it down: If the pace is challenging, consider using a shadowing site that allows you to adjust the playback speed. This will help you understand and articulate the lyrics better.
  • Utilize pauses: Don’t hesitate to pause the video to practice difficult phrases or to repeat sections that you find tricky. This will enhance your confidence in speaking.
  • Practice regularly: Incorporate this song into your learning routine. The more you listen and practice, the more natural your speaking will become. A consistent approach can greatly enhance your ability to learn English with YouTube.

By using these techniques, you can effectively use the powerful tool of shadowspeak to improve your English communication skills through music, making learning enjoyable and impactful.

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.