Shadowing Practice: RAYE - WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! (Official Music Video) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Baby, where the hell is my husband?
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What is taking him so long to find, me?
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Oh, baby, Where the hell is my lover?
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Getting down with another (Oooh yeah) Tell him if you see him baby If you see him tell him He should holler Why is this beautiful man Waiting for me to get old Why he already testing my patience I only fear he taking time with other women that ain’t me while I’ve been reviewin' applications Wait til I get my hands on him I'ma tell him off too for how long he kept me waitin' Anticipatin' Prayin' to the Lord to give him to my lovin' arms and despite my frustrations He must need me completely how my heart yearns for him Is he far away?
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Is he okay?
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This man is testing me Uh-huh uh-huh, uh Help me, help me, help me Lord I need you to tell me Baby, where the hell is my husband?
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What is taking him so long, to find me?
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Oh, baby, Where the hell is my lover?
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Getting down with another (Oooh, yeah) Tell him if you see him, baby, If you see him, tell him, He should holler I’m doing lonely acrobatics Unzipping my dress at 2am and I’m tired of living like this He must be out there getting ready Tryna fix up his tie Uh, huh-huh, uh, hello?
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this where your wife is Wait ‘til I get your heart going I'ma turn it up too For how much I’m bout to love ya No one above ya0:01:26 Prayin' to the Lord To hurry hurry you along Baby I intend to rush ya He must need me completely how my heart yearns for him is he far away?
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is okay? This man is testing me Uh-huh uh-huh, uh Help me, help me, help me Lord I need you to tell me Baby, where the hell is my husband?
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What is taking him so long, to find, me?
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Oh baby Where the hell is my lover?
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Getting down with another (Oooh yeah) Tell him if you see him baby If you see him tell him He should holler Tuh, tuh, tuh, tuh0:02:05 Tell him I’m mm Tell him I’m mm with the mm mm mm0:02:08 Tell I’m kind Tell him I’m 5’5 Tell him I got brown eyes and a growing fear that if he doesn’t find me now I’m going to die alone so can he Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, Hurry up here, sir Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh huh I want it, want it, want it, want it, want it I would like a ring I would like a ring I would like a diamond ring On my wedding finger I would like a big and shiny diamond That I could wave around and talk, and talk about it and when the day is here Forgive me God That I could ever doubt it Until death, I do, I do, I do, I Is he about it, bout it, bout it This man Is testing me Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh help me help me help me Lord I need you to tell me Baby, Where the hell is my husband?
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What is taking him so long To find me?
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Oh baby Where the hell is my lover?
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Getting down with another (oooh yeah) Tell him that my grandma said it Tell him grandma said it YOUR HUSBAND IS COMING I would like a ring I would like a ring I would like a diamond ring on my wedding finger I would like a big and shiny (woo) Diamond (yes), diamond (yes), diamond (yes), diamond (yes), diamond (yes) ohhh Where is my husband?

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will practice English listening and speaking skills through the engaging lyrics of RAYE's song "Where Is My Husband!" This song offers a mix of emotions, from longing to frustration, which makes it an excellent choice for learners looking to enhance their speaking abilities. By shadowing the lyrics, you’ll work on mastering intonation, rhythm, and expressive speaking. Utilizing this content as part of your IELTS speaking practice can significantly boost your overall fluency and confidence while learning English with YouTube.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Where the hell is my husband? - An expression of frustration and longing for a partner.
  • Testing my patience - Referring to someone who is making it difficult to remain calm.
  • Living like this - A phrase that captures feelings of dissatisfaction or impatience with a current situation.
  • Hurry up here, sir - A direct plea for someone to come quickly, revealing eagerness.
  • I would like a ring - A clear expression of desire for a commitment in a relationship.
  • Help me, help me, help me, Lord - A repetitive call for assistance, emphasizing desperation.
  • Getting down with another - Suggests someone is romantically involved with someone else.
  • Shiny diamond - A symbol of love and commitment, particularly in marriage.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your English speaking skills, focus on shadowing the lyrics of this song. The emotional tone is essential, so pay attention to the singer's voice and try to match their speed. Here are some shadowspeaks tips to help you:

  • Listen to the song multiple times to familiarize yourself with its rhythm and pacing.
  • Start by repeating small sections of the lyrics at a time. Mimic the singer's intonation to develop a natural speaking flow.
  • Practice in front of a mirror to increase your confidence and expressiveness, as body language enhances verbal communication.
  • Record yourself as you practice shadowing the song. Listening to your recordings will help identify areas for improvement and allow you to track your progress.
  • Consider using shadowspeak techniques by altering your voice to reflect different emotions displayed in the song, such as excitement or frustration. This will deepen your understanding of emotional expressions in English.

By incorporating these strategies into your learning routine, you’ll make significant strides in your English proficiency and have fun doing it!

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.