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Spineless

The song criticizes a woman who becomes spineless and loses herself by conforming completely to her partner's desires. She stops spending time with friends, changes her interests to match his, and no longer expresses her own opinions. She lives only to please him, catering to his every word, and becoming obedient, submissive, and afraid to disagree with him. By conforming entirely to his will, she loses her own identity. The message is a warning against becoming so compliant in a relationship that one loses themselves.

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Spineless

The song criticizes a woman who becomes spineless and loses herself by conforming completely to her partner's desires. She stops spending time with friends, changes her interests to match his, and no longer expresses her own opinions. She lives only to please him, catering to his every word, and becoming obedient, submissive, and afraid to disagree with him. By conforming entirely to his will, she loses her own identity. The message is a warning against becoming so compliant in a relationship that one loses themselves.

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ALANIS MORISSETTE: "Spineless"

LISTENING: Fill the gaps


I won't see my dear _______ as much Male friends especially, I'll no longer be in touch I'll change my ________ to match yours I'll stop _______ my favourite ________ I won't spend all this selfish time alone I'll cater to you and hang on your every word I'll be subservient and spineless I'll lick your boots as empty shells I'll be opinion-less and ______ I'll be the prettiest appendage to ever lose ________ I'll re-define self-sacrifice Live my life as apologetic __________ I'll know you'd leave if I rock the boat I'll be ___________ and spineless I'll lick your boots as empty shells I'll be opinion less and ______ I'll be the prettiest appendage to ever lose herself I ____ this, truly proclaimed will help the curbing of this ________ I know this sharing of shame will ensure that I won't forget myself so ______ I'll be low maintenance and agreeable I will not _____ about my _______ so much I'll listen to you for hours, won't need anything I'll be ___________ and spineless I'll lick your boots as empty shells I'll be ____________ and silent I'll be the prettiest appendage to ever lose _______ I _____ this, truly proclaimed will help the curbing of this __________ I know this sharing of shame will ensure that I won't forget myself so ________

VOCABULARY Find synonym words/ expressions in the song meaning:

Be in contact: Be compatible with , harmonize: Egoist:

Provide, look after: Obedient, submissive: Weak, lacking courage: Pass the tongue over: Move, direct: Embarrassment: Pleasant, nice:

SPEAKING FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE QUESTIONS OR IDEAS.


What is the message of the song? How would you describe the womans attitude? Discuss your ideas. Which are the main characteristics of the typical abuser? (Profile)

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