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Song: Blinding Lights – The Weeknd (2019)
Mood: enérgica, nocturna, nostálgica, synth-pop
Why it’s great for learning English:
- Vocabulario emocional y urbano
- Frases sobre necesidad emocional, soledad y deseo de conexión
- Inglés moderno usado en situaciones reales
- Excelente para practicar listening rápido y pronunciación rítmica
- Repetitiva → ayuda a internalizar estructuras naturales
👉 Video recomendado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQ&list=RD4NRXx6U8ABQ&start_radio=1
🎼 2. EXPRESSIONS IN THE SONG (TABLE)
| Expression (from the song) | Paraphrased idea (safe) | Meaning in Simple English | Real-Life Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. “I’ve been trying to call…” | Llevo tiempo intentando comunicarme contigo | I’ve tried many times to reach out to you | “I’ve been trying to call, but you’re not answering.” |
| 2. “I’m going through withdrawals…” | Siento tu ausencia como si dependiera de ti | Missing someone intensely, feeling emotionally “addicted” | “After she left, he felt like he was going through withdrawals.” |
| 3. “I’m blinded by the lights…” | Estoy abrumado por el ambiente o las emociones | Feeling overwhelmed, confused, or emotionally overloaded | “I walked into the city at night and felt blinded by the lights.” |
| 4. “I can’t sleep until I feel your touch” | No puedo descansar sin tu presencia emocional | I can’t relax unless I feel close to you | “He said he couldn’t sleep until he felt her touch again.” |
✏️ 3. MINI PRACTICE
Choose the correct meaning:
- “I’ve been trying to call” means:
a) I called once
b) I’ve tried many times to contact someone - “Going through withdrawals” expresses:
a) forgetting someone
b) missing someone intensely - “Blinded by the lights” means:
a) literally blinded
b) overwhelmed emotionally - “I can’t sleep until I feel your touch” means:
a) I sleep easily
b) I need emotional connection to relax
✔️ Answers
1-b
2-b
3-b
4-b
🎤 4. BONUS CHALLENGE
Usa las ideas de la canción para crear tus propias frases:
- “I’ve been trying to call you because…”
- “I felt like I was going through withdrawals when…”
- “Last night I felt blinded by…”
- “I can’t sleep until…”
📣 CALL TO ACTION
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