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Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the song title “Just The Way You Are” means?
What kinds of compliments do you expect to hear in a song with this title?
Do you think this music video will be happy, sad, or romantic? Why?

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Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Intro + First description (00:00 – 01:19)

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1. What does the speaker say about the person’s eyes?

They are the same color as the ocean.
They make the stars look like they’re not shining.
They look tired every day.

2. How does the person react when the speaker compliments them?

They won’t believe the speaker.
They get angry with the speaker.
They always believe the speaker.

3. When the person asks, “Do I look okay?”, what does the speaker say (leading into the chorus)?

The speaker starts by saying, “When I see your face…”
They should not go out today.
They should try a different style.

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Chorus + More compliments + Advice (01:19 – 02:51)

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1. What does the speaker say they would change about the person’s face?

A few small things.
Nothing.
Everything.

2. What happens when the person smiles?

Everyone starts to laugh loudly.
The speaker walks away.
The whole world stops and stays for a while.

3. What does the speaker say about changing?

The speaker never asks the person to change.
The speaker asks the person to change.
The speaker says changing is necessary.

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Final repeats (02:51 – 03:57)

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1. Which line is repeated many times in this part?

“Just the way you are.”
“Please don’t leave me.”
“I can’t forget you.”

2. What does the speaker say again about the person’s face?

There’s not a thing the speaker would change.
The speaker can’t remember it.
The speaker wants the person to hide it.

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

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1. What is the main message of the song?

You are beautiful as you are.
Love is impossible.
You should change to be perfect.

2. How does the speaker feel about the person in the song?

Critical and disappointed
Admiring and affectionate
Bored and uninterested

3. Why does the speaker say it is “sad”?

Because the person doesn’t see their own beauty.
Because the world stops when they smile.
Because the speaker wants to leave.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Do you think compliments help people feel confident? Why or why not?
What are some kind ways to respond when someone gives you a compliment in English?
In your opinion, what does “perfect” mean in real life? Is it possible?
Do you agree with the message “don’t change”? When might change be good?

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