Shadowing Practice: Rihanna - Love On The Brain - Lyrics - Learn English Speaking with Video

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And you got me like, oh, what you want from me?
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Baby, you got me like gold You love when I fall apart
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So you can put me together and throw me against the wall Baby,
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you got me like gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold,
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And babe, if it's fine we'll fight just to get close to you and quit burning something today.
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And I'll run for miles just to get a taste.
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Might be love on the brain.
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That's got me feeling this way.
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It beats me black and blue, but it fucks me so good And I can't get enough Must be love on the brain,
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yeah And it keeps purging my name No matter what I do,
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I'm no good without you And I can't get enough Must be love on the brain Baby keep loving me,
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just love me, yeah Just love me, all you need to do is love me,
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yeah Got me like I -I -I -I -I'm tired of
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being played like a violin What do I gotta do to get in your motherfucking heart?
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I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I,
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I, I It's my speed up on the brain That got me feeling this way,
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it beats me black and blue but it puts me so good and I can't get enough,
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my speed up on the brain, it keeps cursing my name,
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no matter what you're doing.
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I'm no good without you and I can't get enough.
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There must be love on the way.

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will engage in English speaking practice through the lyrics of Rihanna's soulful song "Love On The Brain." This exercise provides a unique opportunity to enhance your speaking skills while exploring emotional expression in the English language. By practicing the various phrases and emotional tones embedded in the lyrics, you’ll improve your pronunciation, intonation, and overall fluency.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • What you want from me - A common expression used to inquire about someone's intentions or feelings.
  • Baby, you got me like gold - An idiomatic way to express deep affection or admiration.
  • Put me together and throw me against the wall - A metaphorical phrase indicating a tumultuous relationship.
  • Love on the brain - Refers to being constantly consumed by thoughts of love.
  • Beats me black and blue - An expression that conveys emotional pain or turmoil caused by love.
  • No good without you - A phrase that indicates a strong dependency on a loved one.
  • Tired of being played like a violin - A metaphor for feeling manipulated or controlled.

Practice Tips

To effectively use this content for your shadowspeak practice, follow these tailored tips:

  • Slowly Start: Begin by listening to the song at a slower pace to understand each word clearly before you start mimicking.
  • Emotion and Tone: Focus on the emotions expressed in the lyrics. Try to capture the sadness, yearning, and intensity when you speak, mimicking Rihanna’s tone.
  • Pause and Repeat: Use a shadowing app or site to pause after each line, allowing you to repeat what you hear. This will help in practicing rhythm and speech patterns.
  • Record Yourself: After practicing, record your voice to hear your pronunciation and intonation. It’s essential to identify areas where you can improve.
  • Repetition is Key: Repeat sections multiple times until you feel comfortable speaking them without hesitation. This will pave the way for smoother speech in daily conversations.
  • Engage with the Lyrics: Reflect on what the lyrics mean to you personally; this will make your speaking more genuine and your emotional expression more compelling.

By incorporating these strategies into your practice routine, you'll enhance your ability to convey emotion and fluently express yourself in English. This shadowing technique not only improves speaking skills but also builds confidence, making it a vital aspect of your language learning journey.

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.