Where we sing and learn positive English songs.

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Why do I keep doing this?

Have you ever had those big dreams in life

that sounded so unrealistic that people started making fun of you?

Well, I bet you have.

‘cos everybody’s been through that at one point in life.

Like when I was a kid I wanted to be the president.

Well, in real life it didn’t really work out that way.

So I probably deserve that mockery.

But when I wanted to go in to radio,

when I wanted to apply for a radio host,

I always remember this girl that said to me.

In your dreams!

And a couple months later I made it in.

Look at me now.

I forgive you by the way.

So today’s song is about that

about turning the table on the people who’ve ever looked down upon you.

And it’s by “Imagine Dragons”

“Thunder”

This is what it sounds like.

[Music]

Dan Reynolds dreamed of being a big star

hitting the stage under the spotlight when he was a kid in school

and he was made fun of for that.

So this song is literally him

getting back at these people who’ve made fun of him in the past saying

“Hey! Look at me now!”

By the way, they are coming to Taiwan next year!

So do get ready for that!

And now it’s time for us to sing the song.

I know a lot of people have been suggesting me

to play the guitar or something when I’m singing

so that it’s not that dry.

I would love to!

The thing is…

I… I can’t.

I can’t.

I wasn't born with that gift.

I’m a total idiot in instruments.

So as much as I would love to,

I can’t.

So live with it!

Just a young gun with a quick fuse

I was uptight, wanna let loose

I was dreaming of bigger things and

Wanna leave my old life behind

Not a yes-sir

Not a follower

Fit the box, fit the mold

Take a seat in the foyer

Take a number

I was lightening before the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Kids were laughing in my classes

While I was scheming for the masses

Who do you think you are

Dreaming 'bout being a big star

They say you're basic

They say you're easy

You're always riding in the back sea

Now I'm smiling from the stage while

You were clapping in the nosebleed

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

Thunder, feel the thunder

Lightening and the thunder

And there you go!

Okay, there are three things we can learn from this song.

And we are learning how to express our feelings

and how to diss others in English as well.

Yes, how to diss others

in English.

Let's go!

[Music]

I was uptight, wanna let loose

"uptight" is an adjective.

Worried or nervous and not able to relax.

uptight

The opposite of "uptight"

"let loose" is an informal way of saying to be relaxed.

"let loose" is an informal way of saying to be relaxed.

"let loose" means to be relaxed.

To do something or let something happen which is out of control.

For example

Man! Life has got me all uptight. I really need to let loose a bit.

That’s why I went to Guam!

That's right!

Check out my vlogs over here!

Next!

[Music]

Who do you think you are? Dreaming ‘bout being a big star!

It’s a way to diss others.

Who do you think you are?

I’m Superman!

Next!

[Music]

Okay! They say you’re basic. They say you’re easy.

What does that mean?

Saying someone is “basic” or “easy” seems harmless

but it actually means to look down on someone.

“Basic” means someone who is unwilling to or afraid to show individuality. Not unique.

You're not special.

Doing the same thing as others.

Listening to the same music as others.

Watching the same movies as others.

You're not unique.

You're basic!

As for "easy"

We know what "easy-going" mean.

"easy-going" means "easy to get along with"

When people say "you're easy"

it actually means

You will accept any choice or decision that someone else makes for you.

It also means you don't have a personality.

You will accept any choice or decision that someone else makes for you.

They say you're basic. They say you're easy.

Both of them mean to look down on someone.

[Music]

Now I'm smiling from the stage while

you were clapping in the nosebleed

Now I'm smiling from the stage while

you were clapping in the nosebleed

What does "the nosebleed" mean?

"the nosebleed" means "the nosebleed section"

the nosebleed section

It's the uppermost part of a sports arena or a performance venue.

Like in a baseball stadium,

the nosebleed section has the seats that are highest

and farthest from the main stage

with cheapest tickets, right?

So they jokingly called that section ”the nosebleed”

‘cos high altitudes give you nosebleeds.

the nosebleed

The opposite of "the nosebleed" is

"the mosh pit"

the mosh pit

Alright, that’s about it for today.

Song of the day, “Thunder,” has a positive message that tells us not to mock others but to achieve our dreams.

Song of the day, “Thunder,” has a positive message that tells us not to mock others but to achieve our dreams.

Song of the day, “Thunder,” has a positive message that tells us not to mock others but to achieve our dreams.

Song of the day, “Thunder,” has a positive message that tells us not to mock others but to achieve our dreams.

Also, it’s for you to learn some English, right?

Alright! Thank you very much for watching “Positive Tunes”

I'm JR right here.

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[Music]