Shadowing Practice: The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps (Lyrics) - Learn English Speaking with Video

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What you gon' do with all that junk, all that junk inside your trunk?
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I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk, get you love drunk off my hump My hump, my hump, my hump, my hump, my hump My heart, my heart,
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my heart My lovely little lumps, check it out
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I drive these brothers crazy I do it on the daily
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They treat me really nicely They buy me all these ice-cups Dolce and Gabbana Fendi and Adana
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Caring they be sharing All
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that money got me wearing fly Goodbye I ain't asking They say they love my ass
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And seven G's true religion I say no but they keep giving
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So I keep on taking and no I ain't taking We can keep on dating, I keep on demonstrating my love My love,
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my love, my love, my love You love my lady love My heart, my heart, my heart My homes, they got you She's got me spending
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Spending all your money on me And spending time on me She's got me spending
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Spending all your money on me On me, on me What you gonna do with all that junk?
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All that junk inside that trunk I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk Get you love drunk off my hump What you gonna do with all
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that ass All that ass inside the jeans I'ma make, make, make, make you scream Make you scream, make you scream Cause of my hump My hump,
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my hump, my hump My hump, my hump, my hump My lovely lady lump Check it out I met a girl down at the disco She said,
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hey, hey, hey, yeah, let's go I could be your baby, you could be my honey Let's spend time not money
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and mix your milk with my cocoa puff Milky Milky Cocoa Mix your milk with my cocoa puff Milky Milky, right?
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They say I'm really sexy The boys, they wanna sex me They always standing next to me Always standing next to me Trying to feel my hum,
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hum Looking at my lump, lump You can look, but you can't touch it If you touch it,
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I'ma Start some drama You don't want no drama No, no drama No, no, no, no drama So don't pull on my hand,
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boy You got my man, boy, I'm just tryna dance, boy And move my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart My heart, my heart,
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my heart, my heart, my heart My lovely lady love, my lovely lady love My lovely lady love,
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in the back and in the front My lovin' got you She's got me spinnin' Sittin' all your money on me,
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if any time on me She's not me spending Spending all your money on me On me,
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on me What you gonna do with all that junk, all that junk inside that trunk?
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I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk, get you love drunk off my hump What you gon' do with all that ass, all that ass inside the chin?
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I'ma make, make, make, make, you scream, make you scream, make you scream What you gon' do with all that junk, all that junk inside that trunk?
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I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk, get you love drunk off this hump What you gonna do with all that breath, all that breath inside that shirt I'ma make, make, make, make you work,
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make you work, work, make you work
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She's got me spinning
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Spending all your money on me And spending time on me
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She's got me spending Spending all your money on me On me, on me

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll practice your English speaking skills by using lyrics from the popular song "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas. This activity focuses on various phrases and vocabulary that can enhance your conversational abilities in English. By engaging with this fun and rhythmic content, you will improve your pronunciation and develop a better understanding of colloquial expressions. This lesson aims to not only familiarize you with the song’s catchy tones but also boost your confidence while speaking.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • All that junk - A colloquial way to refer to something of little value, but here used playfully.
  • Get you love drunk - To make someone feel infatuated or deeply attracted.
  • Lumpy - Referencing physical attributes in a light and humorous manner.
  • Milky Milky Cocoa - A fun phrase that demonstrates wordplay and rhythm.
  • No drama - A request to avoid conflict or complications.
  • Spending time/money on me - An expression of affection that involves sharing resources.
  • You can look, but you can’t touch - A playful way to establish personal boundaries.
  • What you gon' do? - An informal way of asking what someone plans to do.

Practice Tips

To effectively improve your speaking skills with the shadowing technique, try to listen to the lyrics at a moderate speed. Focus on mimicking not just the words but also the rhythm and intonation of the singer. Here are some tips to make the most out of your shadow speech practice:

  • Start by playing the song at a slower speed. This enables you to catch the pronunciation and tone of each line clearly.
  • As you listen, pause after each line and repeat it aloud, attempting to match the singer's pronunciation, tempo, and emotion.
  • Once you feel comfortable at a slower pace, gradually increase the speed to match the original song. This will help you adapt to natural conversational speeds.
  • Engage with the song emotionally; this can enhance your delivery and make practicing more enjoyable.
  • Record yourself while practicing, then listen back to identify areas for improvement, which is essential for targeted english speaking practice.

Integrating fun content like song lyrics into your practice enhances the learning experience, making it more dynamic and engaging. With consistent practice using the shadowing technique, you'll develop your speaking skills effectively and enjoyably.

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.