TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART - BONNIE TYLER

1.- Historia

Gaynor Hopkins (a.k.a. Bonnie Tyler) was born on 8th June, 1951 in Wales, UK. Bonnie Tyler started singing at clubs in the first half of the 70s. Particular raspy voice caused by an operation to remove throat nodules.

"Total Eclipse Of The Heart", her most important song, was written and produced by producer Jim Steinman. He made hits for Meatloaf. The single topped charts in different countries. It was number 1 in USA, UK, Australia and Canada.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2026/07/bonnie-tyler.html

2.- Lyrics

(Part 1)

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit lonely

And you're never coming 'round

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit tired

Of listening to the sound of my tears

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit nervous

That the best of all the years have gone by

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit terrified

And then I see the look in your eyes

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then I fall apart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit restless

And I dream of something wild

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit helpless

And I'm lying like a child in your arms

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit angry

And I know I've got to get out and cry

(Turn around)

Every now and then

I get a little bit terrified

But then I see the look in your eyes

(Part 2)

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

Every now and then

I fall apart

And I need you now tonight

And I need you more than ever

And if you only hold me tight

We'll be holding on forever

And we'll only be making it right

'Cause we'll never be wrong

Together we can take it to the end of the line

Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)

I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark

We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks

I really need you tonight

Forever's gonna start tonight

Forever's gonna start tonight

Once upon a time I was falling in love

But now I'm only falling apart

There's nothing I can do

A total eclipse of the heart

Once upon a time there was light in my life

But now there's only love in the dark

Nothing I can say

A total eclipse of the heart

(Repeat Part 2)

A total eclipse of the heart

A total eclipse of the heart

(Turn around, bright eyes)

(Turn around, bright eyes)

(Turn around)

3.- Vocabulario

- Lonely = Solitario/a

- 'Round = Around = Alrededor

- Tears = Lágrimas

- Terrified = Aterrorizado/a

- Restless = Agitado/, inquieto/a

- Wild = Salvaje

- Helpless = Indefenso/, desamparado/a

- Shadow = Sombra

- Dark = Oscuro

- Powder keg = Polvorín

- Sparks = Chispas

4.- Gramática

a) Simple Present

Ejemplo:

- I see the look in your eyes.

b) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- I'm lying like a child in your arms.

c) Expresiones

Ejemplo:

- Every now and then = De vez en cuando

- Once upon a time = Había una vez

5.- Videoclip

ON THE BEACH - CHRIS REA

1.- Historia

El cantante y compositor británico, Chris Rea, nació el 4 de marzo de 1951 en Cleveland, Inglaterra. Fue artista Soft-Rock. Esta es una de las canciones que no obtuvo altas posiciones en las listas, pero que suele estar presente en la programación radial. Según Rea, es de inspiración española pues fue creada a partir de su viaje a la isla de Formentera, junto a su pareja. Sólo llegó a la casilla 57 en la lista oficial británica, pero al 9 en la lista Adult Contemporary de Billboard.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/12/chris-rea.html

2.- Lyrics

Between the eyes of love I call your name

Behind those guarded walls I used to go

Upon a summer wind there's a certain melody

Takes me back to the place that I know

(Chorus)

On the beach, yeah yeah

Down on the beach, yeah yeah

The secrets of the summer I will keep

The sands of time will blow a mystery

No-one but you and I

Underneath that moonlit sky

Take me back to the place that I know

(Repeat Chorus)

Forever in my dreams my heart will be

Hanging on to this sweet memory

A day of strange desire

And a night that burned like fire

Take me back to the place that I know

(Repeat Chorus)

3.- Vocabulary

- Between = Entre

- Behind = Detrás

- Guarded = Guard = Vigilado/a, protegido/a

- Walls = Paredes

- Upon = Encima

- Wind = Viento

- Keep = Mantener, permanecer, conservar

- Sand = Arena

- Blow = Soplar

- Underneath = Debajo de, por debajo

- Moonlit = Iluminado por la luna

- Forever = Por siempre

- Desire = Deseo

- Burned = Burn = Arder

4.- Gramática

a) Present Simple

Ejemplo:

- I call your name

b) Simple Past

Ejemplo.

- A night that burned like fire.

c) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- The secrets of the summer I will keep.

d) Used to

Ejemplo:

- Behind thoseguarded walls I used to go.

e) Phrasal Verb

- Hang on = Aferrarse

Ejemplo:

- Hanging on to this sweet memory.

5.- Videoclip

SHAPE OF YOU - ED SHEERAN

1.- Historia

El británico Ed Sheeran, se consagra a nivel mundial con su segundo álbum. Lideró los rankings de países como Australia, Canadá, Alemania, USA y UK, entre otros. Los temas más exitosos fueron "Shape Of You", "Thinking Out Loud" y "Don't".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/10/best-albums-2010-2019.html

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2.- Lyrics

The club isn't the best place to find a lover

So the bar is where I go

Me and my friends at the table doing shots

Drinking fast and then we talk slow

Come over and start up a conversation with just me

And trust me I'll give it a chance now

Take my hand, stop, put Van the Man on the jukebox

And then we start to dance, and now I'm singing like

(Chorus 1)

Girl, you know I want your love

Your love was handmade for somebody like me

Come on now, follow my lead

I may be crazy, don't mind me

Say, boy, let's not talk too much

Grab on my waist and put that body on me

Come on now, follow my lead

Come, come on now, follow my lead

(Chorus 2)

I'm in love with the shape of you

We push and pull like a magnet do

Although my heart is falling too

I'm in love with your body

And last night you were in my room

And now my bedsheets smell like you

Every day discovering something brand new

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

Every day discovering something brand new

I'm in love with the shape of you

One week in we let the story begin

We're going out on our first date

You and me are thrifty, so go all you can eat

Fill up your bag and I fill up a plate

We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour

And how your family is doing okay

And leave and get in a taxi, then kiss in the backseat

Tell the driver make the radio play, and I'm singing like

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Come on, be my baby, come on

(x9)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Lover = Amante, amor

- Shots = Trago corto

- Trust = Confiar

- Chance = Oportunidad

- Jukebox = Rockola

- Handmade = Hecho a mano

- Grab = Tomar

- Waist = Cintura

- Shape = Forma

- Push = Presionar, empujar

- Pull = Tirar, jalar

- Magnet = Imán

- Bedsheets = Sábanas

- Discovering = Descubriendo

- Thrifty = Ahorrativo

- Backseat = Asiento de atrás

4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple

Ejemplo:

- The club isn't the best place to find a lover.

b) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- I'll give it a chance now.

c) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- Now I'm singing like.

d) Simple Past Tense

Ejemplo:

- And last night you were in my room.

e) Commands

Ejemplo:

- Grab on my waist.

- Follow my lead.

f) Phrasal Verbs

Ejemplo:

- Start up = Empezar

- Come on = Vamos

- Go out = Salir

- Fill up = Llenar

- Get in = Ingresar. entrar

5.- Videoclip

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NAZARETH - LOVE HURTS

1.- Historia

Nazareth es el nombre de una banda de Hard Rock fundada en Escocia en los 60s. Su nombre se origina a partir de una canción de un grupo llamado The Band. En la primera línea ("I pulled into Nazareth, was feeling about half past dead") de su canción "The Weight", aparece el que sería el nombre de batalla de los escoceses. El tema mas famoso de Nazareth es "Love Hurts".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2022/08/band-names-from-songs.html 

2.- Lyrics

Love hurts, love scars

Love wounds and marks

Any heart

Not tough or strong enough

To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain

Love is like a cloud

Holds a lot of rain

(Chorus1)

Love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

I'm young, I know, but even so

I know a thing or two

I learned from you

I really learned a lot, really learned a lot

Love is like a flame

It burns you when it's hot

(Repeat Chorus1)

Some fools think of happiness

Blissfulness, togetherness

Some fools fool themselves, I guess

They're not foolin' me

I know it isn't true

I know it isn't true

Love is just a lie

Made to make you blue

(Chorus2)

Love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

I know it isn't true

I know it isn't true

Love is just a lie

Made to make you blue

(Repeat Chorus2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Hurt = Herir

- Scar = Dejar cicatriz

- Wound = Herir

- Tough = Duro

- Pain = Dolor

- Cloud = Nube

- Flame = Llama, fuego

- Hapiness = Felicidad

- Blissfulness = Dicha

- Togetherness = Unidad, armonía

- Fool = Engañar (Verbo); Tonto (Sustantivo)

- True = Verdad

- Lie = Mentira

- Blue = Entristecer (Verbo); azul (Sustantivo)

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- Love hurts, love wounds and marks.

- I know a thing or two.

b) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- I learned from you.

c) Presente Contínuo

Ejemplo:

- They're not fooling me.

5.- Videoclip

STORY OF MY LIFE - ONE DIRECTION

 

1.- History

El grupo se formó en el año 2010 a partir de la unión de sus integrantes que se conocieron en un concurso de talentos. En una carrera que duró seis años, grabaron 5 álbumes de estudio.

Este es el tema que hizo famoso al grupo en todo al mundo. Según los créditos, fue compuesto por todos los miembros de la banda además de los compositores profesionales habituales. La letra explica una relación tormentosa hasta llegar a la separación. Mientras en USA logró la sexta posición, en UK escaló hasta la segunda.

Liam Payne falleció el 16 de octubre de 2024.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2024/10/one-direction.html

2.- Lyrics

Written in these walls are the stories

That I can't explain

I leave my heart open

But it stays right here, empty for days

She told me in the morning

She don't feel the same about us in her bones

It seems to me that when I die

These words will be written on my stone

And I'll be gone, gone tonight

The ground beneath my feet is open wide

The way that I've been holdin' on too tight

With nothing in between

Chorus

The story of my life, I take her home

I drive all night to keep her warm

And time is frozen 

The story of my life, I give her hope

I spend her love

Until she's broke inside

The story of my life 

Written on these walls

Are the colors that I can't change

Leave my heart open

But it stays right here in its cage

I know that in the morning now

I see us in the light upon a hill

Although I am broken

My heart is untamed, still

And I'll be gone, gone tonight

The fire beneath my feet is burning bright

The way that I've been holdin' on so tight

With nothing in between

(Repeat Chorus)

And I've been waiting for this time to come around

But baby running after you

Is like chasing the clouds

(Repeat Chorus)

The story of my life (x4)

3.- Vocabulary

- Written = Escrito

- Walls = Paredes

- Explain = Explicar

- Empty = Vacío

- Bones = Huesos

- Stone = Roca

- Gone = Ido

- Ground = Tierra

- Beneath = Debajo

- Frozen = Congelado

- Spend = Gastar

- Cage = Jaula

- Hill = Colina

- Untamed = Salvaje

- Burning = Ardiendo

- Chasing = Perseguir

4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple

Ejemplo:

- I leave my heart open.

b) Past Simple

Ejemplo:

- She told me in the morning.

c) Future Perfect

Ejemplo:

- These words will be written on my stone.

d) Present Perfect Continuous

Ejemplo:

- The way that I've been holding on so tight.

e) "Error En Simple Present"

- She don't feel the same about us in her bones. (debe ser "doesn't")

NOTA.- A menudo, con el fin de adaptar la letra a la melodía, se suele "cometer" este tipo de "errores".

5.- Videoclip

Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel

1.- Historia

El cantante y compositor inglés Steve Harley, fue conocido por su banda Cockney Rebel, formada a inicios de los años 70. El éxito que los hizo conocidos fuera de las islas británicas fue "Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)" de 1975.

2.- Lyrics

You've done it all

You've broken every code

And pulled the rebel to the floor

You spoiled the game

No matter what you say

For only metal, what a bore

Blue eyes, blue eyes

How come you tell so many lies?

(Chorus 1)

Come up and see me, make me smile

Or do what you want, running wild

There's nothing left

All gone and run away

Maybe you'll tarry for a while

It's just a test

A game for us to play

Win or lose, it's hard to smile

Resist, resist

It's from yourself you have to hide, oh

(Repeat Chorus 1)

There ain't no more

You've taken everything

From my belief in Mother Earth

Can you ignore

My faith in everything?

'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth

Away, away

And don't say maybe you'll try

(Repeat Chorus 1) (x2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Pull = Dar un tirón, tirar de

- Spoil = Echar a perder, arruinar, estropear

- Lies = Mentiras

- Smile = Sonreir; Sonrisa

- Wild = Salvaje

- Tarry = Quedar(se), esperar

- Win = Ganar

- Lose = Perder

- Hide = Esconder(se)

- Belief = Creencia

- Faith = Fe

- Worth = Con valor, Valorado

4.- Grammar

a) Present Perfect

Ejemplos:

- You've done it all = You have done it all.

- you've broken every code = you have broken every code.

b) Simple Past

- You spoiled the game.

c) Simple Present

Ejemplos:

- It's just a test.

- It's hard to smile.

d) Ain't

Esta forma que NO se considera gramaticalmente correcta, equivale a:

- am, is, are + not

- have, has + not

Ejemplo:

- There ain't no more = There isn't no more.

5.- Videoclip

PALABRAS CASTELLANIZADAS

 

En nuestro día a día, utilizamos sin darnos cuenta, algunas palabras que provienen del inglés y que incluso, se llegan a escribir casi igual.

En este artículo, enumeramos algunas y le adjuntamos la definición en inglés.

1.- Fútbol = Football

A game played by 2 teams of eleven players using a round ball.

2.- Cóctel = Cocktail

A mixed alcoholic drink. It can also be made without alcohol.

3.- Bistec = Beef steak

A thick slice of meat.

4.- Vagón = Wagon

A truck for carrying goods.

5.- Suéter = Sweater

A knitted piece of clothing for the upper part of the body.

6.- Champú = Shampoo

Liquid soap for washing hair.

7.- Gol = Goal

A frame with a net. The act of kicking the ball into the goal.

8.- Líder = Leader

A person who is in charge of something.

9.- Mitin = Meeting

When people come together to discuss or decide something.

10.- Pudin = Pudding

A sweet dish usually eaten at the end of a meal.

11.- Estatus = Status

The legal position of a person, group or country.

12.- Estándar = Standard

Level of quality.

13.- Túnel = Tunnel

A passage built underground.

14.- Drenaje = Drainage

The process by which water or liquid waste is drained from an area.

15.- Táper = Tupperware

Plastic containers used mainly for storing food.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS - ANGER

En esta ocasión, el tema es "Anger".

Son sólo 5 preguntas pero, en las respuestas podemos dar o solicitar mayor información.

- What makes you angry?

- When was the last time you got angry?

- What do you usually do when you get angry?

- What are the situations that make you angry?

- Is anger ever justified?

Recomendaciones

1) Ve al grano en las respuestas.

Por ejemplo:

Pregunta

- What makes you angry?

Respuesta

- Injustice makes me angry.

2) Algunas de estas preguntas requieren de respuestas a modo de historias.

Ejemplo:

Pregunta

- When was the last time you got angry?

Respuesta

- Last time I got angry was at school. I was 12 years old and a classmate took my lunch. So I went to him very angry and started a fight. Finally, he apologized and since then we became friends.

MADE

 

En esta ocasión, nos centramos en algunos de los usos más comunes del pasado y participio del verbo “Make”: “Made”.

1.- Made in

Lo vemos en diversos productos para indicar su lugar de fabricación o creación.

Ejemplos:

- Made in China. = Hecho en China.

- Made in Japan. = Hecho en Japón.

- Made in Spain. = Hecho en España.

 

2.- Made From

Se utiliza para mencionar de qué forma ha sido hecho un producto.

Ejemplos:

- Plastic is made from oil. = El plástico está hecho de aceite.

- Those canoes were made from tree trunks. = Aquellas canoas fueron hechas de troncos de árboles.

 

3.- Made of

Indica el material básico utilizado para crear un producto.

- My necklace is made of silver. Mi collar está hecho de plata.

- What’s this table made of? = ¿De qué está hecha esta mesa?

 

4.- Made out of

Sirve para mencionar cuando un objeto ha sido cambiado o transformado para dar vida a otra.

Ejemplos:

- I have candle-holders made out of wine bottles. = Tengo veleros hechos de botellas de vino.

- They found tents made out of old plastic sheets. = Ellos encontraron tiendas hechas de plástico.

 

5.- Made with

Esta forma se utiliza sobre todo en la comida y bebidas.

- This dish is made with beef, red peppers and herbs. = Este plato está hecho con carne, pimientos rojos y hierbas.

- Is sushi always made with raw fish? = ¿El sushi siempre está hecho con pescado crudo?

 

 

ALWAYS

 

Una de las palabras que se utiliza con frecuencia en el inglés es “Always”.

Conoceremos un poco más acerca de ésta palabra en el siguiente artículo.

 

1.- Definición

Su equivalente en nuestro idioma es “Siempre”.

Ejemplos:

- He always bring me flowers. = Él siempre me trae flores.

- I will always love you. = Siempre te amaré.

 

2.- Posición en la frase

Se coloca entre el sujeto y el verbo principal, después del verbo auxiliar o modal o después del verbo “To Be” como verbo principal.

Ejemplos:

- I always wear a hat. (Entre el sujeto y el verbo principal)

- I’ve always wanted a car. (Después del verbo auxiliar)

- You can always be happy! (Después del verbo modal)

- He’s always late for class. (Después del verbo “To Be” como verbo principal)

 

3.- Forma imperativa (Command)

Colocamos “Always” al inicio de este tipo de frase.

Ejemplos:

- Always keep your PIN number in a safe place.

- Always arrive early for a job interview.

 

4.- Always vs. All The Time

Aunque tienen significado similar, el segundo se usa para referirse a cosas que a la gente no le gusta o que no se desea que pasen. Tampoco se coloca al medio de la frase.

Ejemplos:

- My tutor critizes me all the time!

- We have this kind of problem all the time.

 

5.- As Always

Utilizamos esta expresión para referirnos a eventos típicos o muy comunes y frecuentes.

Ejemplos:

- As always you’ve made me feel very welcome.

- It’s nice, as always, to see you again.

 

 

 

ENJOY THE SILENCE - DEPECHE MODE

1.- Historia

El cuarteto de New Wave, Depeche Mode se formó en Basildon, Essex, Inglaterra en 1980. Su formación original estaba compuesta por el cantante Dave Gahan, el teclista y compositor Martin L. Gore, el teclista y compositor Vince Clark y el teclista Andy Fletcher. Este último falleció el 26 de mayo.

Enjoy The Silence (1990) = Originalmente creada como una balada, algunas líneas de esta canción describen lo maravilloso de una relación sentimental. Este es otro de los temas que llegaron a más público internacional. En la lista británica llegó al sexto puesto y en USA, al octavo, siendo este el máximo casillero obtenido por este cuarteto en el Hot 100 de Billboard.

Fuente: Music History

2.- Lyrics

Words like violence

Break the silence

Come crashing in

Into my little world

Painful to me

Pierce right through me

Can't you understand?

Oh, my little girl

(Chorus)

"All I ever wanted

All I ever needed

Is here in my arms

Words are very unnecessary

They can only do harm"

Vows are spoken

To be broken

Feelings are intense

Words are trivial

Pleasures remain

So does the pain

Words are meaningless

And forgettable

(Repeat Chorus x2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Words = Palabras

- Break (broken = past tense) = Romper

- Crash in = Estrellar(se), irrumpir

- World = Mundo

- Painful = Doloroso

- Pierce = Atravesar

- Through = A través

- Want = Querer

- Need = Necesitar

- Unnecessary = Innecesario/a

- Harm = Daño

- Vows = Promesas

- Spoken = Speak = Hablar, decir

- Feelings = Sentimientos

- Trivial = Insignificante

- Pleasures = Placeres

- Remain = Quedar, permanecer

- Pain = Dolor

- Meaningless = Sin sentido

- Forgettable = Intrascendente

4.- Grammar

a) Uso de "The"

Sólo para referirse a algo en concreto.

- Words like violence break the silence = Las palabras al igual que la violencia rompen el silencio.

- Pleaures remain so does the pain = Los placeres permanecen así como que el dolor.

b) All (somebody) ever

Se traduce como: "Lo único que (alguien)"

- All I ever wanted = Lo único que yo quería.

- All they ever do is moan = Lo único que ellos hacen es quejarse.

c) Prefijo y Sufijos

Prefijo

- Unnecessary (Un-) = Prefijo que indica negativo.

Sufijos

- Painful (-ful) = Sufijo que indica algo absoluto, lleno o completo.

- Meaningless (-less) = Sufijo que indica "sin" algo.

- Forgettable (-able) = Sufijo que indica la posibilidad de algo.

5.- Videoclip

MY SWEET LORD - GEORGE HARRISON

 1.- Historia

George Harrison nace el 25 de febrero de 1943 en Liverpool, Inglaterra. Antes de unirse a John Lennon y Paul McCartney, formó su primer grupo llamado The Rebels. Luego se une a The Quarrymen, nombre predecesor de The Beatles, con quienes tiene una corta pero fructífera carrera en la década de los 60's. En los 70's organiza conciertos a beneficio de Bangladesh. En los 80's se une a Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan y Jeff Lynne para formar The Traveling Wilburys. Fue también productor de cine. Algunos de sus éxitos en solitario son "When We Was Fab", "My Sweet Lord", "Give Me Love", "Got My Mind Set On You" y "All Those Years Ago". En 2001, fallece a causa de un cáncer de pulmón.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus1)

My sweet Lord

Hmm my Lord

Hmm my Lord

I really want to see you

I really want to be with you

I really want to see you Lord

But it takes so long my Lord

(Repeat Chorus 1)

I really want to know you

I really want to go with you

I really want to show you Lord

That it won't take long...

(Chorus 2)

My Lord (Hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Really want to see you

Really want to see you

Really want to see you Lord

Really want to see you Lord

But it takes so long my Lord (Hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)

Hmm my Lord (Hallelujah)

My, my Lord Hallelujah)

My, my, my Lord (Hallelujah)

I really want to know you (Hallelujah)

I really want to go with you (Hallelujah)

I really want to show you Lord

That it won't take long my Lord

My Lord (Hallelujah, Hallelujah)

My sweet Lord (Hallelujah)

My, my Lord (Hallelujah)

Hmm my Lord (Hare Krishna)

My, my, my Lord (Hare Krishna)

My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)

Oooh Lord (Hare Hare)

I really want to see you (Hare Rama)

Really want to be with you (Hare Rama)

I really want to see you Lord

But it takes so long (Hallelujah)

My Lord (Hallelujah)

My, my, my Lord (Hare Krishna)

My sweet Lord (Hare Krishna)

My sweet Lord (Krishna Krishna)

My sweet Lord (Hare Hare)

*Estrofa en sánscrito (lengua de la India)*

Gurur Brahma

Gurur Vishnu

Gurur Devo

Maheshwara

Gurur Sakshat

Parambrahma

Tasmi Shri

Guruve Namah

*Nota.- Algunas palabras entre paréntesis también pertenecen al sánscrito.

3.- Vocabulary

- Sweet = Dulce, encantador/a

- Lord = Señor

- See = Ver

- Know = Conocer

- Go = Ir

- Show = Mostrar, demostrar

- Hallelujah = Aleluya

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple.- Se encuentra en casi toda la canción.

Ejemplos:

- I really want to see you.

- But it takes so long my Lord.

b) Futuro Simple ("Will")

- That it won't take long my Lord.

c) Uso de "Really"

Se utiliza "Really" para enfatizar una frase o idea.

Ejemplos:

- I really want to be with you.

- I really want to know you.

d) Expresiones: "Tomar /Llevar /Pasar tiempo"

Se encuentra en frases como:

- But it takes so long my Lord. = Pero toma tanto tiempo mi Señor.

- That it won't take long my Lord. = Pero no llevará tiempo mi Señor.

e) Pronunciación de "I want to"

Notamos que George Harrison pronuncia "I wanna" o "Wanna" en lugar de "I want to" o "want to". Esto sucede en muchas canciones.

5.- Videoclip

ALL TOGETHER NOW - THE FARM

 1.- Historia

El grupo The Farm es uno de los más importantes de Reino Unido y de Liverpool, su ciudad de origen. Sus inicios se remontan a 1983 bajo el nombre de The Excitements. Al llegar los 90s, consiguen su mayor éxito "All Together Now". La letra es acerca de un partido de fútbol disputado en 1914 -en plena Primera Guerra Mundial- entre soldados británicos y alemanes. El single escaló hasta el cuarto puesto de la lista oficial británica.

2.- Lyrics

Remember boy,

that your forefather's died

Lost in millions

for a country's pride

Never mention

the trenches of Belgium

When they stopped fighting

and they were one

A spirit stronger than war

was at work that night

December 1914 cold,

clear and bright

Countries' borders

were right out of sight

They joined together

and decided not to fight

Chorus 1

All together now, all together now

Chorus 2

All together now in no man's land (together)

Chorus 3

All together now (all together)

all together now (all together)

Chorus 4

All together now (together, together)

In no man's land (together, together)

The same old story again

All those tears shed in vain

Nothing learnt and nothing gained

Only hope remains

(Repeat 1, 2, 3, 2, 3, 4, 3)

Chorus 5

The boys had their say, they said no (all together now)

Stop the slaughter, let's go home

Let's go, let's go (all together now)

Let's go (all together now), let's go, let's go

(Repeat 5)

(Repeat 4, 3, 4)

All together now (all together, all together)

All together now (all together now)

(Repeat 4)

3.- Vocabulary

- Forefather = Antepasado

- Died = Die = Muerto

- Lost = Lose = Perdido/a

- Pride = Orgullo

- Trenches = Trench = Trincheras, zanjas.

- Bright = Brillante

- Borders = Fronteras

- Joined = Join = Juntar(se), Unir(se)

- Fight = Pelear (verbo), Pelea (sustantivo)

- Land = Tierra (geografía)

- Shed = Derramar

- Vain = Vano, inútil.

- Learnt = Learn = Aprendido

- Gained = Gain = Ganado

- Remain = Quedar, permanecer.

- Slaughter = Matanza, masacre (sustantivos); Matar masacrar (verbos)

4.- Grammar

a) Posesivo "'S"

- Forefather's

- Country's

- Countries'

- Man's

b) Pasado Simple

Buena parte de la canción está en este tiempo verbal.

Ejemplos:

- They stopped fighting.

- They were one.

- A spirit stronger than war was at work that night.

- Countries' borders were right out of sight.

c) Presente Perfecto

- Your forefather's died = Your forefather has died.

5.- Videoclip

NICK KAMEN - I PROMISED MYSELF

1.- Historia

Nick Kamen fue un modelo y cantante británico que saltó a la fama a mediados de los 80s. Aunque su mayor éxito en UK fue su single debut "Each Time You Break My Heart", en el resto del mundo es más conocido por "I Promised Myself". Nick Kamen falleció el pasado 4 de mayo a la edad de 59 años.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2021/05/nick-kamen-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus 1)

I promised myself

I promised I'll wait for you

The midnight hour

I know you'll shine on through

I promised myself

I promised the world to you

I gave you flowers

You made my dreams come true

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How many of us out there

Feel the need

To run and look for shelter?

I promised myself

That I'd say a prayer for you

A brand new tomorrow

Where all you wish comes true

I promised myself

That I'd make it up to you

My sister and brother

Know I'm in love with you

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(Chorus 2)

How many of us out there

Feel the pain of losing

what was once theirs?

God I know

what people say about her

No mistake,

who can live without love?

(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Chorus 3)

In the midnight hour

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

(Repeat Chorus 3)

3.- Vocabulary

- Myself = A mí mismo.

- Wait = Esperar

- Midnight = Medianoche

- Shine = Brillar

- Through = A través

- World = Mundo

- True = Verdad, cierto

- Need = Necesitar (Verbo), Necesidad (Sustantivo).

- Shelter = Refugio, abrigo.

- Prayer = Oración

- Brand new = Completamente nuevo.

- Wish = Deseo

- Make it up = Hacer las paces.

- Losing = Perder

- Mistake = Equivocación, error.

4.- Grammar

a) Pasado Simple

Ejemplos:

- I promised myself.

- I gave you flowers.

- You made my dreams come true.

b) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- I'll wait for you.

- You'll shine on through.

c) Contracción con Would

Ejemplos:

- I'd say a prayer for you. (I + would)

- I'd make it up to you. (I + would)

5.- Videoclip