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Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the title "When I Was Your Man" means?
Do you think this song will be happy or sad? Why?
What kinds of memories might someone have about a past relationship?

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Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

Missing someone and feeling regret (00:00 – 01:18)

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1. How does the bed feel now?

Warmer than before
Too small
A little bit bigger
Very comfortable

2. What happens when friends talk about that person?

The speaker feels happy
The speaker wants to laugh
The speaker leaves the room
It tears the speaker down

3. What does the speaker say he should have brought?

Letters
Money
Jewelry
Flowers

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

Admitting mistakes (01:18 – 02:37)

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1. What does the speaker say caused a good strong woman to walk out of his life?

Distance and travel
A new job
A big argument with friends
His pride, ego, needs, and selfish ways

2. What does the speaker say he never gets to do?

Sing their song again
Go back home
See her family again
Clean up the mess he made

3. What is the woman doing now?

Waiting for him
Crying at home
Sleeping alone
Dancing with another man

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

A late apology and a wish for her future (02:37 – 03:55)

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1. What does the speaker say first about himself?

He was tired
He was wrong
He was confused
He was unlucky

2. What does the speaker think is probably too late?

To call her friends
To write a song
To try and apologize for his mistakes
To go to the party

3. What does the speaker hope the other man will do?

Cook for her every day
Buy her flowers
Take her on a trip
Sing on the radio

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

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1. What is the main feeling in the song?

Excitement
Pride
Anger
Regret

2. Why is the speaker sad?

He moved to another city
He did not treat someone well and lost her
He lost his money
He forgot an important date

3. What message does the song give about relationships?

Arguments always end quickly
Parties are most important
Small caring actions matter
Love is easy if you are lucky

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man (Official Music Video)

Why do people sometimes understand their mistakes only after a relationship ends?
Which small actions in a relationship can make a big difference?
Do you think saying sorry is enough after hurting someone? Why or why not?
What advice would you give the speaker if you could talk to him?

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