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Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
C Explain what type of character this song is about.
L The songwriter misses the ‘g’ from verbs, for example ‘stylin’, willin’, livin’. Explain why he did this.
I Who is the character singing this song to?
M How can you tell that money is not a problem for this character?
I know this because it says
________________________
This means
________________________
B Why do the police and firemen need to come?
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Let her go, Passenger
CThis character has lost the love of his life. Do you agree or disagree. Explain fully referring to the song lyrics in your answer.
L ‘only miss the sun when it starts to snow’.’ Explain what this means in the context of this song.
I Why might the character think he sees ‘her’ when he falls asleep?
M
What is the main theme of this song?a) lossb) angerc) prided) confusion
B Why is the character staring at the bottom of his glass?
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Jealous, Labryinth
C Explain what you think this song might be about.
L
Which of these could be an alternative title for this song. Give your reason.
a) envyb) green-eyed monsterc) heart-breakd) disillusioned
I chose _________because
I Explain why the character is jealous of the rain.
M ‘as I die here another day’, is the character really dying? Explain what this means.
B Choose your favourite line and explain why you like it.
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Viva la Vida, Coldplay
C Summarise what it was like to rule the world – refer to the text in your answer.
L Find and copy two contrasting lines that show what it was like to rule the world.
I Choose a Christian or Historical reference and explain why the author has used it.
MLook at the verse beginning with ‘It was a wicked…’ How does the author use our senses to build atmosphere in this verse?
B ‘like a puppet on a lonely string,’ explain what this suggests about ruling the world.
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Roar, Katie Perry
C Using the text in your answer, explain how the character changes in these lyrics.
L Find and copy a group of words that show the character is proud of herself.
I Does the character really ‘bite her tongue?’ Explain what this actually means.
M Explain what you think ‘don’t rock the boat’ means.
B What could be an alternative title for this song?
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Somewhere only we know, Lily Allen
C Explain what you think ‘oh simple thing’ is.
L ‘I know the pathway like the back of my hand,’ explain what this means.
I Find some evidence that suggests the character is determined.
M Explain why this song is called ‘Somewhere only we know.’
B Why does the character ask so many questions?
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Hello, Adele
C Explain why the character singing wants to meet up.
L Find and copy a line that shows the character knows that she is selfish.
I Explain why the characters might be running out of time.
M
Choose another title for the song and give a reason for choosing it.
a) Guiltyb) Trust mec) Every cloud has a silver liningd) Are you happy?
I chose ____________because
B Explain how you know the character really wanted to say sorry.
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Love Yourself, Justin Bieber
C Explain why the character repeats ‘you should go and love yourself.’
L Suggest a synonym for ‘vulnerable.’
I Find and copy a line that suggests the character is feeling more positive.
M Explain how this is an insult, ‘My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone.’
B
What is the main theme of this song? Give your reason.a) angerb) betrayalc) heart brokend) happiness
I chose ___________because
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Shake it off, Taylor Swift
C Explain what ‘shake it off’ means in this song.
L ‘I’m lightning on my feet,’ explain what this means.
I Look at the verse that starts with ‘My ex-man brought…’ What else might she say after ‘Oh my god!’
M
Choose another title for this song. Give a reason for choosing it.
a) Pride before a fallb) Not a care in the worldc) Follow your heartd) Out of sight, out of mind
I chose ________because
B Describe what music helps you think, ‘it’s going be alright.’
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Where is the love? Black Eyed Peas
C Summarise the main message in the third verse.
L Look at the first verse, find and copy a word that means the same as incandescent.
I Who is the song writer angry with?
M Explain what ‘swept under the rug’ means in the final verse.
B Explain why will.i.am wrote this song.