Lilly Allen is a British singer, songrwriter and TV celebrity. I like her songs because she they are a bit rude, but very modern and the tunes are very catchy. She sings with a very strong London accent and her songs are about modern life for young people. She first published her songs herself on MySpace, so she is one of the first generation of internet stars. She uses lots of idioms and slang in her songs:
When she was 22 the future looked bright
But she’s nearly 30 now and she’s out every night
I see that look in her face, she’s got that look in her eye
She’s thinking how did I get here and wondering why
It’s sad but it’s true how society says her life is already over
There’s nothing to do and there’s nothing to say
‘Til the man of her dreams comes along
Picks her up and puts her over his shoulder
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
She’s got an alright job, but it’s not a career
Whenever she thinks about it, it brings her to tears
‘Cause all she wants is a boyfriend, she gets one night stands
She’s thinking how did I get here, I’m doing all I can
It’s sad but it’s true how society says her life is already over
There’s nothing to do and there’s nothing to say
‘Til the man of her dreams comes along
Picks her up and puts her over his shoulder
It seems so unlikely in this day and age
Idioms:
that look in her eye
When someone has that look in their eye, it means they are thinking about something naughty.
'What are you thinking about? You got that look in your eye!'
It’s sad but it’s true.
You can say this when you think something is bad, but you have to face it.
'I am too old now to start a new career. it's sad, but it's true. '
this day and age
These terrible times we live in
'In this day and age it’s hard to find a job.'
She’s got an alright job
If something’s ‘alright’ it means it’s not perfect but it’s not terrible either.
'I’ve got an alright apartment. I hope to find a better one soon.'
brings her to tears
Makes you cry
'The pictures of the disaster on the TV last night brought me to tears.'
one night stands (ons)
When you meet a stranger for sex and never see them again afterwards
'Lots of people on this website are just looking for one night stands.'
It's horrible to see an old lady dress hot. it's sad, but it's true.
回覆刪除just kidding:p
lol
回覆刪除So, yenlun, in your opinion, in our day and age, at what age does a lady become old?