Christmas is almost here! Trees are decorated, parties are happening and Christmas music is everywhere! Justin Bieber’s song "Mistletoe"is back on the air and in the stores! It debuted in 2011 and is still on many people’s Xmas music play list. So don’t be surprised if you keep hearing this song wherever you go!
Check out the video and try to fill in the missing blanks below. Enjoy!
"Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber
It’s the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the 1________
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
Everyone's gathering around the fire
2________roasting like a hot July
I should be chilling with 3________, I know
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
Word on the street 4________'s coming tonight,
5________'s flying through the sky so high
I should be 6________, I know
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
Aye, love, the 7_______followed the star
The way I followed my heart
And it led me to a 8________
Aye, love, don't you buy me nothing
'cause I am feeling one thing, your lips on my lips
That’s a merry, 9________
It’s the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
I don’t wanna miss out on the holiday
But I can’t stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I’mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you, under the mistletoe, under the mistletoe
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe
Show me baby that you love me so-oh-oh
Oh, oh, ohhh
Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,
Show me baby that you love me so-oh-oh
Oh, oh, ohhh
Listening Answers
1. mistletoe
2. Chestnuts
3. my folks
4. Santa
5. Reindeer
6. making a list
7. wise men
8. miracle
9. merry Christmas
Ok, now go through the video one more time and answer the Comprehension Questions below. However to help you out, I have given you the meanings to some of the key slang terms from the song.
Slang Terms & Meanings from Justin Bieber
wanna = want to
imma be = I am going to be.
a "shawty" = a pretty girl.
Comprehension Questions
(1)What is mistletoe?
A plant; see picture of Mickey and Minnie under the mistletoe below.
(2)What usually happens under the mistletoe?
Christmas custom, any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss.
(3)Does Justin Bieber want a Christmas gift from his girlfriend?
No.
(4)What does Justin Bieber want to do for Christmas?
He wants to be together with his girlfriend under the mistletoe.
(5)What are some of the Christmas activities that Justin Bieber feels he ‘should be’ doing?
He should be: playing in the winter snow, chilling with his folks, making a list.
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