Shadowing Practice: Perfect - Ed Sheeran (Lyrics) One Direction, Ruth B, Lewis Capaldi - Learn English Speaking with Video
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I found a love for me Darling,
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just dive right in, follow my lead I found a girl,
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beautiful and sweet I never knew you were the someone waiting for me Cause we were just kids
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when we fell in love Not knowing what it was,
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I will not give you up this time Baby,
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I'm dancing in the dark With you between my arms,
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barefoot on the grass Listening to our favorite song When you said you looked a mess
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Darling, you look perfect tonight.
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Well, I found a woman stronger than anyone I know.
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She shares my dreams.
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I hope that someday I'll share her home.
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To carry more than just my secrets To carry love,
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to carry children of our own We are still kids
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but we're so in love Fighting against all odds I know we'll be alright this time
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Be my girl, I'll be your man I see my future in your eyes,
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baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms,
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barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song.
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I wore you in that dress, looking so beautiful I don't deserve this,
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darling you look perfect tonight.
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Dancing in the dark With you between my arms Barefoot
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on the cross Listening to our favorite song I have faith
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in what I see Now I know I have met an angel in person And she looks perfect,
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but I don't deal with it
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You deserve this, you look perfect tonight.
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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 We're only getting older,
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baby And I've been thinking about it lately
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Fast the night changes Everything that you've ever dreamed of Disappearing
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when you wake up But there's nothing to be afraid of Even
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when the night changes It will never change me and you
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Round her head is waiting,
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hides behind a cigarette Heart is big and 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, doesn't even know it yet Having no regrets,
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it's all that she really wants
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Getting older baby And I've been thinking about it lately
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Does it ever drive you crazy 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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You will never change, me and you.
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Going out tonight, changes into something red, her mother Doesn't like that kind of trust,
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reminds her of the missing piece of innocence she loves.
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You're only getting older, baby, and I've been thinking about it lately.
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Does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes?
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When you wake up, but there's nothing to be afraid of Even when 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,
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it will never change, baby It will never change,
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baby It will never change me and you you
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Maybe it's the way you say my name Maybe it's the way you play your game
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But it's so good I've never known anybody like you So good,
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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,
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mine And I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile,
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smile
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Wishing on down the lines all of the time Praying to God
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that one day you'll be mine Wishing on down the lines all of the time, all of the time
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Cause it gets so hard to breathe When you're looking at me,
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I've never felt so alive and free When you're looking at me,
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I've never felt so happy And I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime My,
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cause I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you would be mine,
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mine And I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile,
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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, all of the time
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Dandelion into the wind you go Won't you let my darling
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know Dandelion into the wind you go Won't you let my darling know that Smile,
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oh man I see forever in your eyes I feel okay when I see you smile,
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smile
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Wishing on landerlands all of the time Praying to God
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that one day I'll be mine Wishing on landerlands all of the time,
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all of the time I'm in a field of dandelions Wishing on everyone that you'd be mine,
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mine I'm
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going under in this time I fear there's no one to save me
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This all or nothing really go to where you're driving me crazy
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I need to have somebody to hold It's easy to say, but it's never the same
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I guess I kinda like the way you know I'm told about it
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And all the day bleeds into nightfall
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And you're not here to get me through it all I left my gun down and then you pulled the rug
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I'm going under in this time I fear there's no one to turn to This old
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or nothing way of loving gonna be sleeping without you I need somebody to know,
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somebody to heal, somebody to have, just to know how it feels It's easy to say,
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but it's never the same
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I guess I kinda like the way you helped me escape Now the day bleeds into nightfall
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And you're not here to get me through it all I left my gun through it
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and then you pulled the rug I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
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And I tried to close my eyes
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when it hurts sometimes I fall Into your arms I'll be
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safe in your soul till I go back around For now the day bleeds
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And tonight it falls
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And you know I'm here to get me through it all I let my guard down
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And then you pulled the rug I was getting kinda used to being so on your love
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And you're not here to get me through it all I left my guard down,
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and then you pulled the rug I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved I left my guard down,
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and then you pulled the rug I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, you will practice english speaking by engaging with the lyrics of popular songs like "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. This approach not only makes learning enjoyable but also enhances your understanding of emotional expressions and conversational contexts in English. By incorporating the shadowing technique, you will work on improving your english pronunciation and fluency. The rhythm and emotion found in song lyrics will help you internalize the sounds and structures of the language, making your speaking practice more effective and dynamic.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Darling - a term of endearment used for someone you love.
- Dancing in the dark - a metaphor for finding joy in the midst of uncertainty.
- Perfect - used to express someone or something that meets all expectations.
- Beautiful - an adjective describing something that inspires delight; pleasing to the senses.
- Regrets - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened.
- Driving too fast - a phrase often used to describe someone rushing through an experience.
- Changes - alterations or transitions, commonly referencing life stages or experiences.
- Faith - trust or confidence in something or someone.
Practice Tips
When using the shadowing technique with this song, try to play the video at a **slower speed** initially. This will help you catch the nuances of the pronunciation. As you grow more comfortable, gradually increase the playback speed to match the original. Focus on the following:
- Listen carefully to the intonation and rhythm of Ed Sheeran’s voice. This is especially important when he expresses emotions through different phrases.
- Repeat phrases directly after hearing them, mimicking not only the words but also the tone and emotion. This can significantly aid in improving your english pronunciation.
- Practice with pauses—after a line, pause the video and try to repeat what you just heard without looking. This reinforces memory and speaking agility.
- Focus on emotional expression. Don’t just recite; try to feel the emotions conveyed in the lyrics which can elevate your speaking practice.
- Consider recording yourself using the shadow speak method. Listening to your recordings can provide insights into areas needing improvement and help you track your progress.
By immersing yourself in the music and practicing continuously, you will enhance not only your english speaking skills but also your overall language comprehension.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect continuous have/has been + -ing — an action that started earlier and is still going on | I've been thinking |
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have met · you've ever dreamed · I've never known |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — an action in progress at a moment in the past | was getting |
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | love Fighting · stop Moving |
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.