If you think i was born yesterday song - Dua Lipa - IDGAF (Lyrics)

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TEFL Song Lesson: I Don't Give A | The Epic Language Academy

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"I Don't Give A" – A TEFL Listening Lesson

🔮 Before You Listen

1. Look at the title: "I Don't Give A". What do you think the missing word is? What is the song likely about?

2. Vocabulary preview: Match these expressions to their meanings. Then click to listen.

cut someone off

to end a relationship abruptly

born yesterday

naive, easily fooled (used in negative)

make your bed, sleep in it

accept consequences of your actions

play the victim

pretend to be the one wronged

Now listen to the song. Pay attention to how these phrases are used.

🎧 While You Listen

📝 Task 1: Gap Fill (listen and write the missing words)

You call me, all friendly, tellin' me how much you ______ me

That's funny, I guess you've heard my ______

Well, I'm too busy for your business, go find a girl who wants to ______

'Cause if you think I was ______ yesterday, you have got me wrong

So I cut you off, I don't need your love
'Cause I already cried ______

📝 Task 2: True or False?

1. The singer is happy to hear from her ex. (True / False)

2. She says "I was born yesterday" meaning she is experienced. (True / False)

3. The ex‑partner blamed his behaviour on alcohol. (True / False)

4. At the end, the singer wants to get back together. (True / False)

📜 Full Lyrics (click any line to hear it)

You call me, all friendly, tellin' me how much you miss me

That's funny, I guess you've heard my songs

Well, I'm too busy for your business, go find a girl who wants to listen

'Cause if you think I was born yesterday, you have got me wrong

So I cut you off, I don't need your love

'Cause I already cried enough

I've been done, I've been movin' on

Since we said goodbye

I cut you off, I don't need your love

So you can try all you want

Your time is up, I'll tell you why

You say you're sorry, but it's too late now

So save it, get gone, shut up

'Cause if you think I care about you now

Well, boy, I don't give a -

I remember that weekend when my best friend caught you creepin'

You blamed it all on the alcohol

So, I made my decision 'cause you made your bed, sleep in it

Play the victim and switch your position, I'm through, I'm done

I see you tryna get to me

I see you beggin' on your knees

Boy, I don't give a -

So stop tryna get to me

Get up off your knees, 'cause

Boy, I don't give a -, uh, uh

About you, no, I don't give a damn

You keep reminiscin' on when you were my man

But I'm over you, now you're all in the past

You talk all that sweet talk, but I ain't comin' back

💬 After Listening – Speak & Write

cut someone off – end a relationship abruptly

born yesterday – naive, easily tricked

make your bed, sleep in it – face consequences

play the victim – act innocent

reminisce – remember fondly

creepin' – secretly seeing someone else

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. The singer uses "cut you off" and "I don't give a..." How does she show her strength? Do you think it's healthy to cut people off completely?

2. The expression "you made your bed, now sleep in it" is a famous proverb. Have you ever seen someone refuse to take responsibility? What happened?

3. The ex‑partner "plays the victim". Why do people do this? How can you recognise when someone is playing the victim?

🎤 Speaking Challenge

Record yourself answering this question: "Describe a time when you had to 'cut someone off' or stop a toxic relationship. What happened and how did you feel?"

Your answer: