If I were a boy...Beyonce teaches us the Second ConditionalBeyonce's new hit, "If I were a Boy" is not just a great tune (song) to listen to on your way to work. It is a super example of how to use the second conditional. Make learning English fun and easy...by listening to your favorite songs. The Bare naked ladies' song, "If I had a Million Dollars", as well as"If I were a Boy", both speak about a hypothetical situation and how it would be. Beyonce is not a man (boy) but she speaks about what she would do and how she would be if she were. If you are having difficulty understanding this article, select your native language from the drop down menu below.
"If I were a Boy" by Beyonce Knowles: LyricsIntimacy Honesty commitment You Me Us If I were a boy Even just for a day I’d roll outta* bed in the morning *out of And throw on what I wanted and go Drink beer with the guys And chase after girls I’d kick it with who I wanted And I’d never get confronted for it. Cause they’d stick up for me. [Chorus] If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I’d be a better man. I’d listen to her Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted Cause he’s taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed If I were a boy I would turn off my phone Tell everyone it’s broken So they’d think that I was sleepin’ alone I’d put myself first And make the rules as I go Cause I know that she’d be faithful Waitin’ for me to come home (to come home) [Chorus] If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I’d be a better man. I’d listen to her Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted Cause he’s taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed It’s a little too late for you to come back Say its just a mistake Think I’d forgive you like that If you thought I would wait for you You thought wrong You know when you act like that. I don't think you realize how it makes me look, or feel. Act like what? Why are you so jealous? It's not like I'm sleeping with the guy. What? What I said yo, why you so jealous? It ain't like I'm sleeping with the girl. But you’re just a boy You don’t understand Yeah you don’t understand How it feels to love a girl someday You'd wish you were a better man You don’t listen to her You don’t care how it hurts Until you lose the one you wanted Cause you’ve taken her for granted And everything you have got destroyed But you’re just a boy Phrasal Verbs1)Throw on 2)Chase after 3)Stick up 4)Turn off 5)Kick it isn't a phrasal verb, but what does it mean? Here are the answers. Try to match the phrasal verb with the correct definition. Look at the phrasal verbs in the context of the song to see if you can understand their meanings. A) To stop something operating by disengaging a switch B) To relax and be comfortable with others. C) Is a quicker version of "put on". For example...putting on clothing but more quickly or without care. D) To defend against attack or criticism E) To pursue with the intent to catch For the answers scroll down to the bottom of the page. I have explained the phrasal verbs in this song to you, but there might be something else that confuses you or that you don't quite understand. If you would like me to explain another part of the song just submit your question on my ask me. page. I would be more than happy to answer any of your questions or doubts. Phrasal Verb answers: A) TURN OFF: To stop something operating by disengaging a switch B) KICK IT: To relax and be comfortable with others. C) THROW ON: Is a quicker version of "put on". For example...putting on clothing but more quickly or without care. D) STICK UP FOR: To defend against attack or criticism E) CHASE AFTER: To pursue with the intent to catch Learn more with MUSIC
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