Something In The Heavens by Lewis Capaldi — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

SOMETHING IN THE HEAVENS

⬢⬡⬢ Lewis Capaldi · 2023 ⬢⬡⬢

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

Verse 1 Eyes of (1) and white, more (2) than gold Hands as soft as the sand but harder to hold Tonight could be the last time, your (3) and mine are ever this close But life can cut like a (4), that's just how it goes Pre-Chorus But, 'til the day I (5), I will (6) of you In a million lives, you're the one I'd (7) I'll love you 'til my last (8) Chorus You're gone, but Something in the Heavens tells me that we'll be together again I'll see you around the bend You're gone, but Something in the Heavens tells me that we'll be together again Verse 2 Sounds of (9) clouds are all that I hear Just days of permanent grey since you (10) [Pre-Chorus] [Chorus] Bridge (11) again Oh-ooh Something in the Heavens tells me that we'll be (12) again Outro Ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh Ooh-ooh-ooh Something in the Heavens tell me that we'll be together (13) I'll see you (14) the bend

Something In The Heavens

Lewis Capaldi · 2023

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Definition Match

Match each word (1-6) to its correct definition (A-F). Write the letter on the line.

1. emerald

2. precious

3. heartbeat

4. gathering

5. permanent

6. bend

A. extremely valuable or important to someone

B. a bright green gemstone

C. lasting forever, not temporary

D. the sound and rhythm of your heart pumping

E. a curve or turn in a road or path

F. coming together, collecting or forming

Finish the Lyric

Complete these lyric lines in your own creative way. Try to match the emotional tone of the song.

1. Your voice still echoes in my...

2. I search for signs that you're still...

3. The stars remind me of your...

4. Until we meet again, I'll keep you in my...

5. Every sunset makes me think of...

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Lewis Capaldi wrote this song about losing someone close to him and finding comfort in believing they'll meet again.
⭐The phrase 'around the bend' traditionally means 'crazy' but here refers to the next stage of life's journey.
🎸Capaldi recorded over 50 vocal takes to capture the raw emotion needed for the final chorus.
📀The song uses religious imagery without being specifically religious, making it universal for different beliefs about afterlife.
🎤This track was inspired by Capaldi's grandmother, who always told him 'something in the heavens' was watching over the family.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1Do you believe there's something after this life that connects us to people we've lost?
2How does music help people process grief and loss in your culture?

3Have you ever felt like someone you miss was somehow still 'with' you?
4Is it healthier to 'let go' of lost loved ones or to keep them close in memory?

🎨 Play It! — Draw It!

Student comes to the board and draws — no letters, words, or numbers. They must draw the song title or artist name. Class guesses. Set a 60-second timer for each turn.