The lyrics of Father Figure describe a relationship in which the narrator wants to be a protective and guiding figure for his lover, offering unconditional love and security. He expresses his desire to be more than just a lover, taking on the role of a mentor or caretaker in the other person's life. The song explores themes of protection, devotion, and the depth of emotional connection in a relationship.

The music video for Father Figure features George Michael playing a taxi driver who becomes involved in a relationship with a high-fashion model, highlighting the complexities and tensions within their relationship.

It is and will always be my favourite love song.

Natalia Fernandez - English teacher (this post doesn´t take part in the competition).

My favorite Beatle, George Harrison, composed this hymn of love. It expresses a deep feeling and an inexplicable attraction ("Something in the way she moves attracts me like no other lover") but also uncertainty ("I don't know, I don't know") that could reflect doubts about the future of the relationschip ("I don't want to leave her now, you know I believe and how").

The song is inspired by Patty Boyd, Harrison's wife. They finally separated because she began a relationship wiith Eric Clapton who would later write also a famous song for her.

Patricia Ramos Martín (B2.2 English)

Eric Clapton also wrote a song inspired by Patty Boyd. Clapton was in love with the wife of his friend George Harrison. Layla is a desesperated declaration of love based on an ancient Persian poem about a man driven mad by unrequited love. They had a brief romance that has left us another great love song forever and ever that says things as heartbreakiing as these:

"What'll you do when you get lonely
And nobody's waiting by your side?
You've been running and hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride

Layla
You've got me on my knees
Layla
I'm begging, darling, please
Layla
Darling, won't you ease my worried mind?"

Patricia Ramos Martín (B22 English)

In 1991 two friends play "Something", Patty in no longer in their lives but their friendship continues and two great misicians play together one of the best love songs in history. In 2001 Harrison pased away and in 2002 Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney paid a tribute to him and play "Something" together in fornt of a Madison Square full of people. A poetic ending to this story that is not really the story of Patty's lovers' songs, it is a story of love and friendship.

Patricia Ramos Martín (B2.2 English)

Je vais choisir une chanson trés actuelle de l'artiste français Slimane, qui était le représentant de l'Eurovision l'année dernière.

La chason s'appelle "Mon amour" et c'est une ballade émotionnelle qui exprime les sentiments amoureux.

La répetition de la phrase "mon amour" souligne le lien emotionnel profond qu'il ressent toujours envers son partenaire malgré les problèmes auxquels ils sont confrontés.

L'artiste est connu pour sa capacité a transmettre des émotions puissantes à travers sa musique.

...j'espère que tu l'aimes.

Antonio Ruiz (B1 Français)

This song is very special to me. It has always been with me in my best moments.

The first special moment was when I met one of the loves of my life—my son. After searching for a long time and having five miscarriages without knowing why, he finally arrived.

The second moment was on the day of my second wedding, when I joined my life with my other great love. He came into my life when I needed him the most, but I didn’t realize it at that tim

Vanessa Moreno 2B English

I love Perfect by Ed Sheeran for Valentines Day because it makes me feel pure and sincere love. The lyrics are beautiful and talk about finding that special person you want to share your life with. Every time I listen to it, it gives me a feeling of warmth and happiness, as if I were living my own love story. Plus, the melody is soft and romantic, perfect for dedicating or sharing a special moment with someone I love. 🫶🏼

This song represents that it doesn't matter what we fall in love

Because when we love a person we want them just as they are

I like this song because it brings back great memories of when music was more than just a hobby and beautiful songs were part of your life and will always be with you.

I love this song 🎵 ♥️

I like this song becouse the singer dedicte her partner's. She felt cheated, She wants to value herself with this song and transmit a message for all women.

She wants to tell them that they don't need to the men to recive flowers, a present, kisses.They must love themself.

T

Rocío Marmolejo Hevilla. Inglés. A2

It is Friendship, when you are there for that friend who asks you for help.

It is Generosity, when you accept and understand that the other person needs their space and time.

It is Respect, when you love and give yourself despite differences and prejudices.

And because there is no greater expression of love than when someone hugs you tightly and says ‘don't worry; everything will be fine, I'll be here for you always’.

That is for me the true meaning of love and what this song conveys to me when I listen to it.

Happy Love Day

Carmen Janeiro Rincón

CAPE Inglés

This is one of my favourite songs.

I don't get tired of listening to It.

This song has fantastic lyrics and music that describes how people fall in love , just the touch of a hand with puré true love throughtout life.

Ed Sheeran is a genius with this song he makes me emotional since he has a special sensitivity when writing songs that touch you soul and makes you remember the best moments lived in love and imagine those you still have to live.

Whenever i can, i listen to this song, i relax and let myself be carried away by its melody.

Thanks ED.

Tere Ramírez. A2-group A

Dankeschön

Catalina González Bautista Alemán A1

To start, I want to say why I have chosen this song. There are many ways to express love for you feel for a person, but what a special way " I sang for yoy" Is the love that I feel and the filings of happiness that it provokes in me.

Love is the most beautiful thing that life can offer, but even more emotional if it is wrapped in a sweet melody.

I our romantic moments we always have a song playing in the background and how lucky I would be if someone " I SANG FOR ME"

Paqui Ortiz ( Atención al Cliente?)

La chanson « Je T'aime... Moi Non Plus » est un symbole de la musique française et une conséquence de la liberté sexuelle  depuis le fameux mai 68.

Elle a été enregistrée à l'origine par Brigitte Bardot avec Serge Gainsbourg, mais par une interdiction du mari de la célèbre actrice, l'auteur l'a enregistrée avec sa copine à cette époque, Jane Birkin.

Musicalement, elle a été accusée de imitation pour avoir les mêmes sons que « A white sade of Pale », une célèbre chanson du groupe Procol Harum.

La chanson est un dialogue intime, sensuel et sexuellement explicite entre deux amants, ce qui l’a donné certains problèmes, tels que  l'interdiction de sa diffusion sur les stations de radio du monde entier. Malgré cela, le single a été numéro un des ventes au Royaume-Uni et en Espagne, bien qu'il n'ait pas pu être écouté à la radio, sa vente n'a pas posé de problème. 

Le titre, qui paraphrase une phrase bien connue de Salvador Dalí, « Picasso est espagnol, moi aussi ; ... Picasso est mondialement connu, moi aussi ; Picasso est communiste, moi non plus ».

Le thème des paroles joue sur l'ambiguïté des sentiments et la contradiction d'aimer sans être aimé en retour de la même manière. La chanson ne parle pas seulement d'amour et de désir, mais aussi de la tension des relations intimes.

Personnellement, cette chanson m'a accompagné pendant l'été 1969, alors j'étais adolescent. Ma petite amie etait française et je criais « Amoureux du monde entier : unissez-vous

José Luis Martín Francés B1