Something Wild - Lindsey Stirling ft. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness (From Disney's Pete's Dragon)
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You had your maps drawn
You had other plans
To hang your hopes on
Every road they let you down felt so wrong
So you found another way
You've got a big heart
The way you see the world
It got you this far
You might have some bruises
And a few of scars
But you know you're gonna be okay
[Pre-Chorus]
Even though you're scared
You're stronger than you know
[Chorus]
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
[Verse 2]
Sometimes the past can
Make the ground beneath you feel like a quicksand
You don't have to worry
You reach for my hand
And I know you're gonna be okay
You're gonna be okay
[Pre-Chorus]
Even though you're scared
You're stronger than you know
[Chorus]
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
[Bridge]
Calls you home
Calls you home
Calls you home
Calls you home
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home...
[Chorus]
If you're lost out where the lights are blinding
Caught in all, the stars are hiding
That's when something wild calls you home, home
If you face the fear that keeps you frozen
Chase the sky into the ocean
That's when something wild calls you home, home
Introduce
Lindsey Stirling: Santa Ana, California, United States. Lindsey Stirling (born September 21, 1986) is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer. Stirling performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and rock to electronic dance music. (From wikipedia)
Andrew McMahon: Concord, Massachusetts, United States. Andrew Ross McMahon (born September 3, 1982) is a singer/songwriter. He was the vocalist, pianist and primary lyricist for the bands Something Corporate and main songwriter for Jack's Mannequin and performs solo both under his own name as well as moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. (From wikipedia)
Three words learned
1.wild (adjective): living or growing in natural conditions; not kept in a house or on a farm - The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers.
2.bruise (noun): a blue, brown or purple mark that appears on the skin after somebody has fallen, been hit, etc. - I ' m okay ; just a few cuts and bruises .
3.beneath (adverb): in or to a lower position than somebody/something - Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath.
Why I like the song?
Lindsey Stirling is my favorite musician. She dances and plays violin at the same time, and it looks cool to me. Stirling performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and rock to electronic dance music. She let us know that violin can also perform rock songs.
Lindsey Stirling collaborated with Andrew McMahon for her new record and the movie Disney's Pete's Dragon. While Andrew McMahon has a great passion for singing and playing piano, Lindsey Stirling is also a very talented violinist.
In the video, the two children met and play treasure hunt together. They are both very happy and immersed in fantasy during the process of treasure hunting. In the end, the boy painted a painting and gave it to the girl to commemorate their journey. Growing up, the girl took out the painting that the boy gave her and she missed him. Watching this video makes me feel touched. The lyrics of the song is also encouraging.
If you like Lindsey Stirling just like I do, you can look down more of her songs in the previous article on my blog. You'll see a few of her songs from her new album "Brave Enough". I briefly introduce different genres of Lindsey Stirling's songs below.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
My favorite musician - Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling's new album "Brave Enough"
The Arena - Lindsey Stirling
Dancing
Prism - Lindsey Stirling
Incorporating dancing with playing the violin
Don't let this feeling fade ~ Lindsey Stirling ft Rivers Cuomo & Lecrae (Audio + Lyrics)
Violin playing pop music
The Arena - Lindsey Stirling
Dancing
Prism - Lindsey Stirling
Incorporating dancing with playing the violin
Don't let this feeling fade ~ Lindsey Stirling ft Rivers Cuomo & Lecrae (Audio + Lyrics)
Violin playing pop music
Sunday, October 30, 2016
#4 Six Minute English
Are we there yet?
This week, the episode that I listened to is "Are we there yet?" and it is talking about time. I think this subject is interesting. This episode discussed why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes seem like hours? and why do we perceive time differently in different circumstances?
According to a new study, smaller animals perceive time as if it is passing in slow motion. Small animals such as insects and small birds can observe more detail in a certain period of time – for example, a second – than larger animals. It helps them by giving them time to escape larger predators.
I didn't know before that animals and humans have different perception of time. Animals don't get bored doing nothing all day.
It's a strange trick of memory that in a scary situation your brain starts to record everything in great detail. And the more memory you have of an event, the longer you believe it took. This idea explains why children often feel that time is passing slowly – because their experiences are new, and they are creating lots of new memories.
When humans are in danger, our brain will think about how to escape the danger.
If you can spend your weekend filling it with loads of new different activities, it'll go fast, at the time, because you're having fun. But when you look back, say, on Sunday night, and you've got to go to work next day, it will feel as if your weekend was long, because you filled it with new memories.
Just like how you feel time passes slowly when you are in a boring lesson, you will also feel that time passes too quickly when you are in an interesting lesson.
So, this weekend, what are you thinking about? Definitely. Think about creating loads of new memories.
This week, the episode that I listened to is "Are we there yet?" and it is talking about time. I think this subject is interesting. This episode discussed why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes seem like hours? and why do we perceive time differently in different circumstances?
According to a new study, smaller animals perceive time as if it is passing in slow motion. Small animals such as insects and small birds can observe more detail in a certain period of time – for example, a second – than larger animals. It helps them by giving them time to escape larger predators.
I didn't know before that animals and humans have different perception of time. Animals don't get bored doing nothing all day.
It's a strange trick of memory that in a scary situation your brain starts to record everything in great detail. And the more memory you have of an event, the longer you believe it took. This idea explains why children often feel that time is passing slowly – because their experiences are new, and they are creating lots of new memories.
When humans are in danger, our brain will think about how to escape the danger.
If you can spend your weekend filling it with loads of new different activities, it'll go fast, at the time, because you're having fun. But when you look back, say, on Sunday night, and you've got to go to work next day, it will feel as if your weekend was long, because you filled it with new memories.
Just like how you feel time passes slowly when you are in a boring lesson, you will also feel that time passes too quickly when you are in an interesting lesson.
So, this weekend, what are you thinking about? Definitely. Think about creating loads of new memories.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
#3 ESLPod.Com
It is difficult for me to be able to listen and understand the dialogues, but firstly, I try to look up the words that I do not understand, then I listen to the dialogues once again.
The dialogues in ESL Podcast are spoken very slowly, so it is suitable for beginners. Listen to the dialogues several times and you'll get used to it.
I think ESL Podcast is a tool that is suitable for me to learn English, and it will also help me to improve my listening skill.
The dialogues in ESL Podcast are spoken very slowly, so it is suitable for beginners. Listen to the dialogues several times and you'll get used to it.
I think ESL Podcast is a tool that is suitable for me to learn English, and it will also help me to improve my listening skill.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
#2 ESL Cyber Listening Lab
Just a haircut, please!
Vocabulary
1.trim (verb): cut just a little off - He got his hair trimmed yesterday at a beauty salon.
--> trim something to make something neater, smaller, better, etc., by cutting parts from it
--> trim something (off something) | trim something (off/away) to cut away unnecessary parts from something
--> [usually passive] trim something (with something) to decorate something, especially around its edges
Example: He trimmed his hair carefully .
2.adjustments (noun): small changes or modifications - Please wait a minute. I need to make a few adjustments to the equipment before we begin.
-->a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
-->a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
Example: The company made an adjustment in my salary .
3.butcher (verb): to kill, and in this case, to cut without care - My brother tried to cut his own hair with school scissors and without a mirror, and he really butchered it badly.
--> a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop/store or killing animals for this purpose
--> butcher’s (pl. butchers) a shop/store that sells meat
--> a person who kills people in a cruel and violent way
Example: The dictator butchered dissidents .
4.in charge (adjective): in control - She is in charge of the new project.
--> the person who is officially responsible for a department, etc.
Example: Who is in charge here ?
5.decent (adjective): nice, acceptable, proper - The students did a decent job on the class presentation.
--> of a good enough standard or quality
--> (of people or behaviour) honest and fair; treating people with respect
--> acceptable to people in a particular situation
--> (informal) wearing enough clothes to allow somebody to see you
Example: For a week he didn't have a decent meal .
Vocabulary
1.trim (verb): cut just a little off - He got his hair trimmed yesterday at a beauty salon.
--> trim something to make something neater, smaller, better, etc., by cutting parts from it
--> trim something (off something) | trim something (off/away) to cut away unnecessary parts from something
--> [usually passive] trim something (with something) to decorate something, especially around its edges
Example: He trimmed his hair carefully .
2.adjustments (noun): small changes or modifications - Please wait a minute. I need to make a few adjustments to the equipment before we begin.
-->a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it
-->a change in the way a person behaves or thinks
Example: The company made an adjustment in my salary .
3.butcher (verb): to kill, and in this case, to cut without care - My brother tried to cut his own hair with school scissors and without a mirror, and he really butchered it badly.
--> a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop/store or killing animals for this purpose
--> butcher’s (pl. butchers) a shop/store that sells meat
--> a person who kills people in a cruel and violent way
Example: The dictator butchered dissidents .
4.in charge (adjective): in control - She is in charge of the new project.
--> the person who is officially responsible for a department, etc.
Example: Who is in charge here ?
5.decent (adjective): nice, acceptable, proper - The students did a decent job on the class presentation.
--> of a good enough standard or quality
--> (of people or behaviour) honest and fair; treating people with respect
--> acceptable to people in a particular situation
--> (informal) wearing enough clothes to allow somebody to see you
Example: For a week he didn't have a decent meal .
Sunday, October 9, 2016
#1 Greetings!
Hello, everyone. Welcome to my Blog. I am Shu-Han Chuang (莊舒涵). My English name is Sophia. I was born in New Taipei City. I am an introverted person. I am highly skilled in using the computer.
I am now studying at the National Taipei University of Business, and I'm a sophomore in the Department of Business Administration.
I am currently taking Computer Assisted Language Learning Course, and I created this blog to help me in my English learning process.
Nice to meet you all~
I am now studying at the National Taipei University of Business, and I'm a sophomore in the Department of Business Administration.
I am currently taking Computer Assisted Language Learning Course, and I created this blog to help me in my English learning process.
Nice to meet you all~
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