Shadowing Practice: Rihanna ft. Eminem and Pink - New Beginnings (Official Music Video) OUT NOW!!!! - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Out of the ashes, out of the cold
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There is a story that hasn't been told We burned down the bridges to find who we are
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Looking for light in the sky with no stars But the dawn is breaking,
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the shadows are thin Yeah This is the moment the new days begin We crashed,
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we burned, we learned how to bleed But we found the ground beneath our feet Open the gates,
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let the sun light in Welcome to the new beginning Yeah Look at where we stood Look at the smoke
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Sometimes you gotta watch everything you built turn to dust Just to see what you're actually made of Round two?
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Nah, this is a whole new book word I'm staring at the blueprint of a life I used to live
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Thinking about the ounces of forgiveness left to give I spent
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a decade in the dark wrestling with my own ghost Chasing out the ghosts of the things
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that I hurt the most Every lyric was a brick in the wall I couldn't climb Trapped inside a prison, built a rhythm and a rhyme They wanted slim,
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shady, wanted blood on the floor But I ain't looking for the keys to that old locked door Look in my hands,
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yeah, the knuckles are scarred From punching through the drywall of a world that was hard I had to bury the hatchet,
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had to bury the rage Had to rip out the chapters to rewrite the page No more feeding the monsters
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that live under the bed No more counting the venomous words
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that I said I see the sunrise hitting the edge of the blade And for the first time in years, man, I ain't afraid
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So let the rain wash away the remains We are breaking the links to the heaviest chains Through the fire we walk,
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through the storm we survive Just to feel what it's like to be truly alive.
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Oh, lift up your head, let the healing begin.
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Yeah, this is our new beginning.
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Yeah, we're rising, higher than the smoke can go.
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Let the past stay buried in the dirt below.
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We ain't looking back, no, we're changing the skin.
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This is the new beginning.
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I got a chest full of arrows, I pulled out myself I took my trophies of pain,
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and I smashed up the shell They love it when you're broken, love it when you're down Love to watch the queen lose a grip on the crown
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But I'm a stubborn kind of fighter, got a concrete heart And I'm prettiest when I am tearing trouble apart I spent years making nights, trying not to offend Playing the victim,
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pretending to fracture us with men
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But a fracture's a window where the light can get in
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And I'm done with the penance for a past life sin So pour the concrete, let the foundation set I'm a long way from done, ain't seen nothing yet
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So let the rain wash away the remains We are breaking the links of the heaviest chains Through the fire we walk,
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through the storm we survive Just to feel what it's like to be truly alive Oh, lift up your head, let the healing begin Yeah,
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this is our new beginning I can see the horizon,
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it's a beautiful blue And the person in the mirror is somebody new No more hiding the bruises,
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no more losing our minds We all live Ah,
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ah, oh Oh, oh, oh
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Out of the ashes, out of the cold There is a story
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that hasn't been told We burn down the bridges to find who we are
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Looking for light in the sky with no stars But the dawn is breaking The shadows are thin Yeah,
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this is the moment The new days begin Yeah We crashed,
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we burned, we learned how to bleed But when you found the ground beneath our feet Open the gates,
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let the sun light in Welcome to the new beginning Yeah, look at where we stood Look at the smoke Sometimes you
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gotta watch everything you built turn to dust Just to see what you actually made of Round two, nah, this is a whole new book,
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word I'm staring at the blueprint of a life I used
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to live Thinking about the ounces of forgiveness left to give
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I spent a decade in the dark Wrestling with my own ghosts, chasing after ghosts of the things
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that I hurt the most Every lyric was a brick in the wall I couldn't climb Trapped inside a prison, built a rhythm and a rhyme They wanted slim shade,
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wanted blood on the floor But I ain't looking for the keys to that old locked door Look at my hands,
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yeah, the knuckles are scarred From punching through the drywall of a world that was hard I had to bury the hatchet,
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had to bury the rage Had to rip out the chapters to rewrite the page No more feeding the monsters
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that live under the bed No more counting the venomous words
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that I've said I see the sunrise hitting the edge of the blade And for the first time in years, man, I ain't oppressed
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So let the rain wash away the remains We are breaking the links of the heaviest chains Through the fire,
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we walk through the storm we survive Just to feel what it's like to be truly alive Oh, lift up your head, let the healing begin Yeah,
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this is our new beginning Yeah, we're rising
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Yeah, yeah, we're rising Higher than the smoking gold Let the past stay buried in the dirt below We ain't looking back,
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no, we're changing the skin
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This is the new beginning I've got a chest full of
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arrows I pulled out myself I took my trophies of pain
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and I smashed up the shelf They love it when you're broken, love it when you're down Love to watch the queen lose a grip on the crown
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But I'm a stubborn kind of fighter, got a concrete heart And I'm prettiest when I am tearing trouble apart I spent years making ice, trying not to offend Playing the victim,
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pretending the fractures with men But a fracture's a window where the light can get in
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And I'm done with the penance for a past life Since I poured the concrete, let the foundation set I'm a long way from donating to nothing yet
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So let the rain wash away the remains We are breaking the links of the heaviest chains Through the fire we walk,
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through the storm we survive Just to feel what it's like to be truly alive Oh, lift up your head, let the healing begin Yeah,
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yeah, this is our new beginning You're a rising high Yeah,
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yeah, I got a chest full of arrows I pulled out myself, I took my trophies of pain And I smashed up the shelf They love it when you're broken, love it when you're down
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Love to watch the queen lose a grip on the crown But I'm a stubborn kind of fighter, got a concrete heart And I'm pretty as when I am tearing trouble apart I spend years making nights,
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trying not to offend The victim pretending the fractures would mend
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But a fracture's a window where the light can get in
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And I'm dumped with a penance for a past life sin
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So for the concrete that the foundation set I'm a long way from done, ain't seen nothing yet
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So let the rain wash away the remains We are breaking the links of the heaviest chains through the fire
About This Lesson
In this practice section, you will explore the empowering themes presented in the song "New Beginnings" by Rihanna, Eminem, and Pink. This lesson focuses on using the shadowspeak technique to enhance your English pronunciation and speaking skills. You will learn to express resilience, hope, and transformation through powerful vocabulary and phrases. The song's emotive lyrics offer a unique opportunity to practice enunciation, rhythm, and tone in a context that elevates your English speaking practice.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- New beginning - a fresh start in life.
- Burned down - to destroy completely (often metaphorically).
- Forgiveness - the act of letting go of anger or resentment.
- Healing - the process of recovery and improvement.
- Foundation - the underlying basis or support.
- Ghosts - past memories or regrets that haunt someone.
- Breaking chains - overcoming obstacles or difficulties.
Practice Tips
To effectively use the shadowing technique while practicing this song, follow these tips:
- Listen carefully: Pay attention to the song's pace and pronunciation. Notice how the artists emphasize certain words and phrases.
- Repeat after them: Play short sections of the song, pause, and try to mimic the intonation, rhythm, and emotion in the artists’ voices. This will help you improve your English pronunciation.
- Record yourself: After shadowing, record your voice to hear how closely you match the original. Listen for improvements in your clarity and expression.
- Focus on emotional delivery: This song carries heavy emotional weight. Try to convey the same feelings when you speak to enhance your practice and make it more genuine.
- Be patient: Mastery takes time. Keep practicing the parts that are challenging, and don’t be afraid to replay sections until you feel comfortable.
By integrating these strategies into your practice, you will enhance your English speaking skills and build confidence in using expressions that resonate deeply with personal experiences. Enjoy your journey in finding your voice through this impactful lesson!
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.