Jason Mraz with Elmo - Outdoors (Learn English with Songs)

Lyrics

All day I've been inside
And I've got the feeling
I'm trapped between the walls
And underneath the ceiling

I feel a bit off track
And I'm trying to get back

Back in the cool, cool air where the sun is shining
Nothing's going to stop me
It's all in the timing
It's finally again my turn
It's time to return

'Cause I won't stay inside no more
No more
I can not wait to go
Outdoors

Well open up your door and be like me
Open up your door and then breathe free
And look at all the beauty you'll feel
Loved, loved, loved, loved

Listen to the music of the wind and the birdies sing
We're just one big family
And all of nature deserves to be
Loved, loved, loved, loved,
Loved

So, I won't stay inside no more
No more
It can not wait, I'm sure
There's need to run and hide
Let's go explore
It feels so great let's go outdoors

(Don't cha do)

Everyone come on
come on out here
Where the air is fresh and clear

So, I won't stay inside no more
No more
It can not wait
Let's go outdoors

Well, open up your door and be like me
Open up your door and then breathe free
And look at all the beauty and you'll find
the earth and the sky is yours

So please go, there's no need,
there's no need to hide inside
Let's go explore
This will, this will feel so great
Let's go outdoors

Difficult Phrases and Words

1. trapped

   1. Context: I'm trapped between the walls

   2. Definition: to place in a restricted position

   3. Additional sentence:

2. off track

   1. Context: I feel a bit off track

   2. Definition: not in the correct area

   3. Additional sentence: During the meeting, the conversation got a bit off track when some people started talking about the party last weekend.

3. deserves

   1. Context: And all of nature deserves to be / Loved, loved, loved, loved,

   2. Definition: to be worthy, fit, or suitable for some reward

   3. Additional sentence: Everyone deserves to be loved.

4. explore

   1. Context: Let's go explore

   2. Definition: to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery

   3. Additional sentence: I really enjoy exploring nature.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think this song is about?

2. Can you relate to anything in this song?

3. The singer says that he is trapped inside. Do you sometimes feel trapped inside during the winter? If you do not feel this way, what do you do to not feel trapped?

4. The singer feels off track when he is not outdoors. When do you feel off track? Do you feel off track in life right now?

5. Do you agree with the singer that nature deserves to be loved? If you agree, how do you think we can love nature? If you do not agree with the singer, why do you not agree?

6. The singer encourages people to explore the outdoors. What places do you want to explore?