Hidden meaning

Justin feels confused

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In his latest single, “What Do You Mean,” Justin wants his girlfriend to say exactly how she feels and what she wants so that they can move forward together.

This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at antonyms of words used in the lyrics.

ABOUT JUSTIN BIEBER

Name: Justin Drew Bieber
Nationality: Canadian
Style: Pop
Albums: Believe (2012), Under the Mistletoe (2011), My World 2.0 (2010)
Label: Island, Def Jam

In brief: Born in London, Ontario, this pop star released his debut album, My World 2.0, in 2010. The album featured the chart-topping singles “Baby,” "Somebody to Love,” and “Eenie Meenie,” which featured Sean Kingston. Justin's massive success won him the Artist of the Year at the 2010 American Music Awards. Justin’s most recent album, Believe, was another international hit. The album included the popular singles “All Around the World,” featuring Ludacris, “As Long as You Love Me,” featuring Big Sean, and “Beauty and a Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj. Released in August this year, Justin's new single “What Do You Mean” reached No.1 on many music charts around the world, including the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. His upcoming album is due to be released this November.

If you like Justin Bieber, check out: One Direction, Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance

Website: www.justinbiebermusic.com/


“What Do You Mean”

By Justin Bieber

Chorus

What do you mean
When you nod your head yes
But you wanna say no
What do you mean, hey
When you don’t want me to move
But you tell me to go
What do you mean
What do you mean
Said we're running out of time
What do you mean
Oh, what do you mean
Better make up your mind
What do you mean

You’re so indecisive
Of what I’m saying
Trying to catch the beat
Make up your heart.
Don't know if you're happy
Or complaining
Don’t want for us to end
Where do I start

First you wanna go to the left
And you want to turn right
Wanna argue all day
Making love all night
First you up and you’re down
And then between
Oh I really want to know

(Chorus)

You’re overprotective
When I’m leaving
Trying to compromise
But I can’t win
You wanna make a point
But you keep preaching
You had me from the start
Won’t let this end

(Chorus)


Exercises

Find vocabulary words used in the lyrics that are antonyms of the following words.

1. decisive …………….

2. Lose …………….

3. sorrowful …………….

4. end …………….

Vocabulary

  • indecisive (adj): unable to make decisions
    argue (v): to speak angrily to somebody because you disagree with them
    overprotective (adj): too anxious to protect somebody from being hurt, in a way that restricts their freedom
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