Brian & Jenn Johnson- You're Gonna Be Okay(Learn English with Songs)

Lyrics

I know it's all you've got to just, be strong
And it's a fight just to keep it together, together
I know you think, that you are too far gone
But hope is never lost
Hope is never lost

Hold on, don't let go
Hold on, don't let go

Just take, one step, closer
Put one foot in front of the other
You'll, get through this
Just follow the light in the darkness
You're gonna be ok

I know your heart is heavy from those nights
Just remember that you're a fighter, a fighter
You never know just what tomorrow holds
And you're stronger than you know
Stronger than you know

Hold on, don't let go
Hold on, don't let go

Just take, one step, closer
Put one foot in front of the other
You'll, get through this
Just follow the light in the darkness
One step, closer
Put one foot in front of the other
You'll, get through this
Just follow the light in the darkness
You're gonna be ok

And when the night, is closing in
Don't give up and don't give in
This won't last, it's not the end, it's not the end
You're gonna be ok
When the night, is closing in
Don't give up and don't give in
This won't last, it's not the end, it's not the end
You're gonna be ok

Difficult Phrases and Words

1. your heart is heavy

   1. Context: I know your heart is heavy from those nights

   2. Meaning: A heavy heart means having a great amount of sadness.

   3. Additional sentence: It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the passing away of our teacher.

2. Hold on

   1. Context: Hold on, don't let go

   2. Meaning: Continue to stay on the course. To continue what you are doing or continue in your current position. To persevere.

   3. Additional sentence: Hold on! You are almost finished!

3. closing in

   1. Context: And when the night, is closing in / Don't give up and don't give in

   2. Definition: To gradually get nearer to someone, usually to attack them.

   3. Additional sentence: The police closed in on the criminal.

4. give in

   1. Context: And when the night, is closing in / Don't give up and don't give in

   2. Definition: To give up control. To give into pressure.

   3. Additional sentence: The mother finally gave in and let her kids eat three slices of chocolate cake.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think this song is about?

2. Can you relate to anything in this song? Was there a time(s) in your life that was very difficult? Was there a time when your heart was heavy?

3. How have you gotten through difficult times? Were you able to hold on and accomplish your objectives? Did you not give in to the pressure, the sadness, the difficulties, etc.?

4. What difficulties are closing in now? What are your plans for addressing these difficulties?

5. The singer encourages the listener to keep fighting despite the difficulties. Do you have someone in your life who encourages you? Do you encourage anyone?