Present Continuous – Songs
Spring is on its way and I can hear the birds sing
The wind is getting warmer day by day
Friends are waking up now with their hearts full of life
The wind is getting warmer day by day
Oh my darling, will you be my wife?
The wind is getting warmer
Day by day
Spring is on its way and I can hear the bells ring
The wind is getting warmer day by day
The smell of winter’s melting snow is fading away
The wind is getting warmer day by day
Oh my body, as I start to swing
The wind is getting warmer
Day by day
Flowers
Bloo… bloo… bloo… bloo…ming
Bloo… bloo…ming
Bloo… bloo…ming
Bloo… bloo…ming
Spring is on its way but nature’s taking its time
The wind is getting warmer day by day
Waking up to yet another frosty dawn
The wind is getting warmer day by day
Oh my patience, could it be today?
„Flowers“ by Phat Dat is a great showcase of the present continuous tense.
Here’s why it stands out:
- Actions happening now: The song describes things happening at this moment, for example: “The wind is getting warmer day by day.” This helps you understand how to talk about things happening right now.
- Showing slow changes: It also shows things that change gradually, like the weather warming up. This is a good way to learn how the present continuous can describe ongoing processes, not just instant actions.
- Making scenes alive: Using the present continuous makes the story in the song feel real. You can imagine the world changing around you, like winter turning into spring, as if you are there yourself.