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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I Choose a Christian or Historical reference and explain why the author has used it.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.