The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars

Discussion, vocabulary and listening activity

A)Discussion: get together with two or three partners and talk about the ideas below. Alternatively, answer the questions individually in writing.

What would do on a day off? Would you stay home, go somewhere..? How would you spend a lazy day? Name at least 10 typical activities for you that you would NOT do. Is it lazy the same as being unproductive? Why (not)? How do you feel about taking time off to do nothing?  Why?

. B)The song:  Watch the video and work on the lyrics.

Length:  3.12 mnutes -  Fair warning! the lyrics might be unsuitable for under 17.

Vocabulary: Many terms in the song are slang or very informal. Look at the definitions below.

Wanna - used in writing or speaking to represent the sound of the phrase want to when it is spoken. ‘Cause - an abbreviation of the word “because”. Gonna - used in writing or speaking to represent the sound of the phrase going to when it is spoken quickly. Loungin - to sit or lie in a relaxed way. Chillin - to relax or to be calm. Snuggie - A long sleeved blanket. Dougie - A hip hop dance performed by moving one’s body in a shimmy. Freakin’ - Freaking (used as an adverb meaning “very”). Ain’t - Ain’t is usually regarded as an error, but it is common in the very informal speech of some people and it is also used in informal and humorous phrases. Pops - Dad or father. Birthday suit - If you are wearing your birthday suit, you are naked. Hang loose - To be free and relaxed.

What do you think of the song, the topic, the lyrics?