Selected Analysis of English Lyric Songs - Volume 3

Author: Lai Shixiong
Editor-in-Chief: Chen Zhaohui
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The time of publication is the criterion for judging art; the charm of great works always endures through the ages. Here, we present to you the golden mine that has shone through the relentless scouring of time's river—the "Selected and Analyzed English Lyric Songs" series. Whether you are a white-haired elder hearing these melodies that accompanied your youth, or a young maiden lost in these heartfelt and timeless tunes, immersing yourself in their profound lyrics—will you not recall the joys and sorrows of your past? "Selected and Analyzed English Lyric Songs" is contributed by the Taiwan Ivy English Learning Magazine. The unique feature of this English song collection lies in its integration of English learning and entertainment. It pioneers the method of analyzing English lyrics, annotating words, phrases, grammar, and sentence meanings one by one, enabling readers to deeply appreciate the rich connotations of the songs and thus achieve the goal of learning English through song appreciation. "Selected and Analyzed English Lyric Songs" is published in volumes, each accompanied by 4 audio cassettes and comes in a beautiful box set. We hope this series will remain with you like the unending notes, always by your side.
Excerpt:
6. rate [reit] vt. to rate, to evaluate
Example: He was rated as one of the best pianists in the world. (。)
7. I want to be dated, and rate the one most likely to be at your side.
= I want to be dated, and rate the girl who is most likely to be at your side.
= I want to be dated by you and be around with you all day.
I want to be with you and spend the whole day with you.
On a student's report card, the most admirable comment a teacher can write is: "The one most likely to succeed." ("the one (who is) most likely to succeed") can give a student great encouragement. Here, the author even uses this phrase but modifies it to "the one (who is) most likely (to be) at your side," clearly indicating a desire to be with the teacher!
8. I want to learn all your lips can teach me.
= I want to learn all that your lips can teach me.
= I want to learn everything that your lips can teach me.
I want to learn everything that your lips can teach me.
9. One kiss will do at the start.
= If we can start with a kiss, all the good things will keep coming.
We can start with a kiss, and then good things will follow one after another.
10. I’m sure with a little homework I’ll graduate to your heart.
= I’m sure if you can teach me at home, I will win your heart.
The original lyrics were: "I’m sure if you can teach me some homework at home, I will graduate and enter your heart." Here, it implies: "Teacher, if you can accompany me with homework, I will have a chance to get close to you, and in the future, if I graduate, I will be yours."