What theme is represented in these lyrics?

"Like how a single word can make a heart open, I might only have one match but I can make an explosion."

• The cost of freedom is high

• To have a friend you must be a friend

• Take responsibility for your mistakes

• Everyone has the ability to make a difference

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What message is Tay Tay sending in the song Mean?

"Got me feeling like a nothing

You, with your voice like nails on a chalk board,

calling me out when I'm wounded

• It pays to think ahead

• Kindness matters (compassion)

• Face your fears

• Things are accomplished one step at a time

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Choose the best theme(s) for these lyrics from Moana

"I can lead with pride, I can make us strong, I'll be satisfied if I play along but the voice inside sings a different song..."

• Have courage to be yourself

• It is better to go along with the crowd

• Follow your heart

• Friendship is important

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Based on the lyrics from Hall of Fame, what do you think the theme is?

"You can move a mountain, you can break rocks, some will call that practice, some will call that luck but either way you are going to the history books."

• You are superhero strong

• Stand up for what you believe in

• Fears are overcome by facing them

• With hard work, you can accomplish anything

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What theme can you find in Michael Jackson's Man In the Mirror?

"As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat

this wind is blowing my mind

I see the kids in the streets with not enough to eat,

who am I to be blind, pretending not to see their needs ?"

• Honesty is the best policy

• Every person in life is struggling with some type of battle and deserves kindness

• Don't procrastinate

• Live in the moment

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In the following song by Natasha Beddingfield, choose which theme best fits the lyrics

"Reaching for something in the distance

so close you can almost taste it

release your inhibitions..."

• Take risks, don't be afraid to fail

• The cost of freedom is high

• Jealousy comes from insecurity

• Honesty is the best policy

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In the following lyrics from Eye of the Tiger, which of the following best represents the theme?

"So many times, it happens too fast

you trade your passion for glory

Don't loose your grip on the dreams of the past

you must fight just to keep them alive..."

• Don't judge a book by it's cover

• It pays to think ahead

• Follow your dreams

• Live in the moment

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What theme can you find in Pharrell Williams' Happy

"Here comes bad news, taking this and that

well, give me all you got, and don't hold it back

well, I should probably warn you I'll be just fine

no offense to you don't waste your time

here's why

because I'm happy"

• Learn from your mistakes

• Don't let other people get you down

• Change is hard but worth it

• Things are not always what they seem

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