OMI finds a soulmate
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In his latest single, “Cheerleader,” OMI feels secure to have someone always beside him. He feels like he should pop the question and ask her to marry him.
This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at the vocabulary used in the lyrics.
ABOUT OMI
Name: Omar Samuel Pasley
Nationality: Jamaican
Style: Pop
Label: Ultra Music
Albums: Me 4 U (2015)
In brief: Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, this 28-year-old singer-songwriter moved to New York to pursue his music career. His original song “Cheerleader,” was previously released in 2012 but it wasn’t successful worldwide until the release of its remixed version. OMI became globally known after the song was remixed by German DJ Felix Jaehn and released in May last year. The single recently reached No.1 on music charts around the world, including the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. His full album, Me 4 U, is expected to be released in October this year.
If you like OMI, check out: Will.i.am, Jason Derulo and Mike Posner.
Website: www.omimusiconline.com
“Cheerleader”
By OMI
When I need motivation
My one solution is my queen
'Cause she stays strong
Yeah, yeah
She is always in my corner
Right there when I want her
All these other girls are tempting
But I'm empty when you're gone
And they say
Do you need me
Do you think I'm pretty
Do I make you feel like cheating
And I'm like no, not really 'cause
Chorus
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
Oh, I think that I've found myself a cheerleader
She is always right there when I need her
She walks like a model
She grants my wishes
Like a genie in a bottle
Yeah, yeah
'Cause I'm the wizard of love
And I got the magic wand
All these other girls are tempting
But I'm empty when you're gone
And they say
(Chorus)
She gives me love and affection
Baby, did I mention
You're the only girl for me
No, I don't need a next one
Mama loves you too
She thinks I made the right selection
Now all that's left to do
Is just for me to pop the question
(Chorus)
Exercises
Find words used in the lyrics that are synonyms of the following words.
1. fondness …………….
2. inspiration …………….
3. cute …………….
4. magician …………….
Vocabulary
- motivation (n): the reason why somebody does something or behaves in a particular way
affection (n): the feeling of liking or loving somebody or something very much
