Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Post Britpop band Starsailor play their hit song “Four to the Floor” live at Glastonbury, Britain’s biggest and best known music festival. Held on farmland in the South of England, it is attended annually by around two hundred thousand people.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Taylor Swift and Zayn recorded “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” for the soundtrack of the movie Fifty Shades Darker. The pair represent an estranged couple who are still drawn to each other as they ponder life beyond their relationship.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Australia, United Kingdom, USA
On “Dusk till Dawn," Zayn from the band One Direction and Australian singer-songwriter Sia collaborate on a song in which they tell the story of two lovers who are willing to do whatever it takes to stay together.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singer songwriter and pianist John Legend has appeared on the albums of stars such as Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, and the Black Eyed Peas. This was his first single as a solo artist, from his debut album, Get Lifted, and was written and produced with rapper Kanye West.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
American pop singer Gayle spells out her feelings for an ex in this expletive-filled song that is not for the sensitive ear!
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Watch this video for "Dance The Night Away," the first top 20 hit of the American rock group Van Halen.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sweden
Saying “For what it’s worth" usually suggests that what we are about to say might not be particularly helpful or meaningful... but that we’ll say it anyway! Swedish rock band The Cardigans gave this title to a song that chronicles the perilous time when we first declare our romantic feelings for someone.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
“Worth it," a catchy pop song from American girl group Fifth Harmony, features American rapper Kid Ink and a strong crossover into Balkan and Middle Eastern music.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Tinie Tempah released this track, which features American singer Eric Turner, on his debut album Disc-Overy. The inspirational lyrics document the British artist’s determination to succeed, and steep trajectory from childhood poverty to the dizzying heights of rap stardom.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Harry Styles found fame with the boy band One Direction, and has now released a solo album entitled Harry’s House. The lyrics in this song point to something gone awry in a relationship, and a deep sense of estrangement and separation.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
“Family” from French DJ David Guetta is about the virtue of those close friends who are always there for you when you need them. Featuring US pop star Bebe Rexha and rap verses from hip hop stars Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, the song includes some slang and informal English that you probably won’t find in a textbook!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In “All That x Alien Boy," Oliver Tree views life from the perspective of an alien, or perhaps an alienated young man. Fallen to earth and strangely disconnected from the humans around him, he will somehow make it work.
Difficulty: Newbie
USA
Sing along with this bright and happy colors song. What's your favorite color?
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
British pop star Dua Lipa’s feel good hit “Levitating” captures the buoyant feeling of falling in love, and uses many metaphors related to outer space.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Sammy Hagar revisits his first Van Halen hit single with his new band the Circle featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Vic Johnson.
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