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Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of video do you expect: a dialogue scene, a song, or a tutorial?
Have you heard the phrase “Love Me Again”? What might it mean in a relationship?
What do you think a “soundtrack” is used for in a movie?

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Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

Lyrics about regret and rising up (00:00 – 01:20)

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1. What does the singer say he did wrong?

He forgot the other person’s name.
He left the other person’s heart.
He lost his own job.

2. What kind of beings are mentioned as a comparison for bad actions?

Drivers
Devils
Doctors

3. What does the singer say he is doing after the regret?

He is falling into the sea.
He is rising from the ground.
He is hiding from everyone.

Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

Unforgivable actions and repeated chorus idea (01:20 – 02:26)

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1. How does the singer describe the situation at the start of this segment?

It’s hilarious.
It’s unforgivable.
It’s impossible to understand.

2. What does the singer say “they bring down”?

Mountains
Angels
Houses

3. Which word is repeated as a strong, rhythmic line?

Hope
Help
Heat

Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

Instrumental section and a short dialogue at the end (02:26 – 03:51)

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1. Near the end, what question is asked?

What do we do now?
Who are you?
Where are you from?

2. What does the other person say after the question?

They don’t know.
They say nothing.
They know exactly.

3. What do they say about their progress?

They are going back home.
They’ve done this many times before.
They’ve never gotten this far.

Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

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1. What is the main emotional theme in the lyrics?

Explaining a scientific discovery
Celebrating a holiday
Regret and trying to become stronger

2. What contrast is used in the imagery of the song?

Demons vs. angels
Summer vs. winter
City vs. countryside

3. At the very end, what mood does the short dialogue create?

Anger and blame
Confidence and a clear plan
Uncertainty about what to do next

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Edge of Tomorrow Soundtrack – Love Me Again – John Newman

Why do you think songs often use words like “angels” and “demons” to talk about feelings?
What does “rising from the ground” mean to you in real life? Give an example.
The word “Heat” is repeated many times. What could it symbolize (emotion, energy, danger, love)?
How does the final dialogue (“What do we do now?”) change the feeling of the song for you?