Wednesday, January 22, 2025

We pray


 A-Let´s listen to this song!

1- Who is Virgilio?

2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?

3- What can you give up?

4-When can you do your best?

5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?

6- When do people pull through?

7- What is your opinion about this song?

8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?

9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?

B- Let´s check this site to get more info. about the song.

https://www.thathappycertainty.com/learning-to-pray-with-coldplay/


32 comments:

  1. 1- Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio is a teen migrant from Guatemala. He was unlawfully acused of the death of a police officer in Florida.
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye is a song. It is an anthem in Iran. Mahsa Amini was arrested for wearing her hijab improperly. Then, she died under the police custody.
    3- What can you give up?
    I never give up. The singer says that he prays to don´t give up
    4-When can you do your best?
    I can do my best when I have a purpose. In the song, you can do your best when you pray
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    In my opinion, it isn´t. But in the song it says is easy when you pray.
    6- When do people pull through?
    The people pull through when you pray for them
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I like this song because I like the singers. But I don´t connect with the song´s message
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    No, I don´t. Because I´m not a believer person
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    Why do you like to sing songs like these?

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    1. Candela: Very good!!! Check, please:
      3-The singer says that he prays (to don´t ) NOT TO give up
      4- But in the song it says IT is easy when you pray.

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  2. A-Let´s listen to this song!

    1- Who is Virgilio?
    - I looked for Virgilio and the news say that is a teenager illegally accused of killing a police officer
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    - means "by" or "for"
    3- What can you give up?
    - Maybe I can give up bad attitudes
    4-When can you do your best?
    - I can do my best when I am focused, motivated and happy
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    - It is not easy, even though they are not good, the most difficult thing is leave them even if it is the best thing for you
    6- When do people pull through?
    - I think you pull through with the time and with the desire to grow and not stay in the same place
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    - I like the rhythm of the song and coldplay, but I didn't know that is so deep
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    - Sometimes I do it, because I believe in God and praying is a way of believing in him
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    - What inspire you to make the lyrics? - Why did you choose make the song about that?

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    1. Luz: Good!!! Check, please!: 1- I looked for Virgilio and the news sayS that HE is a teenager illegally accused of killing a police officer
      2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
      - means "by" or "for" ?????????
      5 .... the most difficult thing is TO leave them .....
      6- ....to grow and not TO stay in the same place
      7- but I didn't know that IT WAS (is ) so deep
      9- What inspireD you to make the lyrics? - Why did you choose TO make the song about that?

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  3. manuela segovia
    a) Virgilio is a migrant teenager from Guatemala who was illegally accused of the death of an officer.
    b) Baraye' references the song "Baraye", which became an anthem in Iran after Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old Iranian woman, died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
    c) I can give up fear, pride and what harms us.
    d) when you are focused, at peace and committed to what you do.
    e) No, it is difficult.
    f) when people try hard, they learn from their mistakes and don't give up.
    g) yes, I do
    h) What inspired you to write this song?

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  4. Selene Rios
    1. Virilio is a migrant boy from Guatemala who was apparently illegally charged in the death of a police officer in Florida
    2. Baraye is a song that became an anthem in Iran after Mahsa Amini a 22-year-old Iranian woman died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab inappropriately
    3. I don't know
    4. I can do my best when I put my mind to it and have the will to do it.
    5. it comes out after the pain has healed
    7. I like it, because I love Tini who appears in the remix. I also like the melody and the lyrics
    8. I don't pray because I don't believe in god or the church or anything like that
    9. I would ask her why they made such a spiritual song?

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    1. Selene: Good!! Check, please:
      1- .....charged with.....

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  5. 1- Who is Virgilio?
    I didn't know but I read the rest of the comments and they say he is a criminal.
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye is a 2022 power ballad by Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour, inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini.
    3- What can you give up?
    When you believe in god, you never give up.
    4-When can you do your best?
    When I spend time with my family and friends.
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    It's not easy at all.
    6- When do people pull through?
    In difficult times.
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I think is a good song, I didn't know about it.
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    Sometimes I do, when I feel I need to talk to God.
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    Does the song have a story behind?

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  6. Ethan: Great! Check, please:
    1- 2- You can check B- the link
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I think IT is a good song, I didn't know about it.

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  7. Ezekiel Cattaneo
    1) Is a teen migrant from Guatemala who was seemingly unlawfully accused of the death of a Florida police officer.
    2) 'We'll be singin' "Baraye"' references the song "Baraye", which became an anthem in Iran after Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian woman, died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
    3) I don´t know.
    4) I can do my best when I have to study English.
    5) In my opinion is not easy to forgive people who are not good.
    6) When they are in difficult moments of their life.
    7) In my opinion this is a very good song.
    8) Sometimes I pray.
    9) I would ask them, will you come to Argentina this year?

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    1. Ezekiel: Very good!! Check, please: 1)HE Is a teen migrant from Guatemala .......
      2) 'We'll be singin' "Baraye"' (references) REFERS TO the song "Baraye",
      5) In my opinion IT is not easy to forgive people who are not good.

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  8. Name: Francis Torres

    1- Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio is a teenage migrant from Guatemala who was illegally accused of the death of a police officer in Florida
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    "Baraye" is a song that became an anthem in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old woman who died in police custody after being arrested for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
    3- What can you give up?
    I can leave behind fear, pride, and everything that harms us.
    4-When can you do your best?
    No, it isn’t easy.
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    People move forward when they work hard, learn from their mistakes, and don’t give up.
    6- When do people pull through?
    People move forward when they work hard, learn from their mistakes, and don’t give up.
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I like the rhythm of the song and Coldplay, but I didn’t know it had such a deep message.
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    Sometimes I do because I believe in God, and praying is a way of believing in Him.
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    What inspired you to write this song?

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    1. Francis: OK! Check, please: 4-When can you do your best? No, it isn’t easy. (I think this is the answer for question 5). )
      5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
      People move forward when they work hard, learn from their mistakes, and don’t give up. (answer for question 6)
      6- When do people pull through?
      People move forward when they work hard, learn from their mistakes, and don’t give up.

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  9. Nicolas Berlik

    A-Let´s listen to this song!
    1- Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio is a migrant from Guatemala who was accused of the dead of a police.

    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    "Baraye" represents the feeling of struggle and hope of the Iranian people. It was written during the protests of 2022, after the death of Mahsa Amini.

    3- What can you give up?
    I don´t know.

    4-When can you do your best?
    I can do my best when I like what I'm doing and I set my mind to it.

    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No, it's not easy.

    6- When do people pull through?
    In my opinion, when they difficult times happen.

    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    In my opinion, I believe "We Pray" is a very emotional song. It speaks about hope, faith, and how to find strength in difficult times.

    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    Sometimes I do, because I believe in god.

    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    If I could talk to the singers and ask them how they came up with the idea for writing that song.

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    1. Nicolás: Good!! Check, please: A-Let´s listen to this song!
      1- Who is Virgilio?
      Virgilio is a migrant from Guatemala who was accused of t(he dead of a police.) A POLICEMAN´S DEATH.
      6- When do people pull through?
      In my opinion, when (they )difficult times happen.
      7- What is your opinion about this song?
      In my opinion, I believe "We Pray" is a very emotional song. It (speaks) IS about hope, faith, and how to find strength in difficult times.
      9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
      If I could talk to the singers ( and ) I WOULD ask them how they came up with the idea (for) OF writing that song.

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  10. Luis María Ovati


    Class 15



    A-Let´s listen to this song!

    1- Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio Aguilar Mendez is a migrant teenager from Guatemala who was illegally accused of the death of a Florida police officer

    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    an Iranian song that talks about helping each other

    3- What can you give up?
    I can give up with a pray.

    4-When can you do your best?
    I can do my best when I try once.

    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No, It is not easy.

    6- When do people pull through?
    When the people do their best.

    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    In my opinion, this song tries to unite situations where the rights of people were not respected.

    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    I pray because I believe in God.

    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    I would like to expres my admiration to them.

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  11. Luis: OK! Check, please:
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    an Iranian song that (talks ) IS about helping each other
    3- What can you give up?
    I can give up with a pray. (i DON´T UNDERSTAND YOUR ANSWER)
    6- When do people pull through?
    When (the ) people do their best.
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    I would like to expres my admiration to them. (YOU HAVE TO ASK THEM A QUESTION)

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  12. 1-Who is Virgilio?
    I searched on the internet, and Virgilio is an immigrant from Guatemala accused of killing a police officer in Florida unfairly.
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye means "for" or "because of" in Persian.
    3- What can you give up?
    I can stop being so impatient.
    4-When can you do your best?
    I can do my best when something excites me and I believe I can achieve it.
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No, it is not. I cannot forgive them.
    6- When do people pull through?
    When they set their minds to it and fight for it. When they are good people and stay close to good people.
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I think it is a very inspiring song and can help someone who needs to hear it during a difficult time in their life.
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    No, I don't pray because I lost the habit of doing it.
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    I would ask what inspired them to compose this song.

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    1. Juliana: Good! Check, please: You could have checked the link that is in B to get to know about Virgilio and Baraye.

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  13. A-Let´s listen to this song!
    1- Who is Virgilio?
    He is a teenager accused of killing a police officer in Florida
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye is a song from iran
    3- What can you give up?
    i can renounce what hurts us.
    4-When can you do your best?
    when i am doing what i like
    4- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No its not easy
    5- When do people pull through?
    when people work hard to achieve their goals
    6- What is your opinion about this song?
    My opinión is that it is a Good song and that it sounds Good.
    7- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    No, I don't pray because I don't know.
    8- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    I would ask him what inspired him in this song.

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    1. Federico: Good! Check, please. I (capital letter), No, it is not easy. What inspired him to create this song.

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  14. Ferrari Lucca
    1- Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio is an immigrant from Guatemala acussed unfairly
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye" represents the feeling of struggle and hope of the Iranian people
    3- What can you give up?
    I really don't know
    4-When can you do your best?
    when I focus on what I do
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No, it is not. I cannot forgive them
    6- When do people pull through?
    whwn the people are at their limit
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    It is a good song with an excelent mensagge
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    No, I don't, becouse I am not belive
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    What are yours inspirations to wrote this song?
    .

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    1. Lucca: Good!! Attention: excellent message. I don´t believe in....../ I am not a believer. What was your inspiration to write this song?

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  15. NATALY CUMBA

    • Who is Virgilio?
    Vigilio is a young migrant from Guatemala, that was wrongly accused in Florida for killed a Policeman
    • What’s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    It is a song from of Iran about Mahsa Amini
    • What can you give up?
    if you believe in God, you cant give up, we can give up pride and fear but nothing more.
    • When can you do your best?
    When I have propuse and try to give the best of me
    • Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No it'snt. It is very complicated

    When do people pull through?
    When you pray for others and they pray for you
    • What is your opinion about this song?
    I like the song but form me was difficult understand the messange
    • Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    No, i dont. Before i prayed every day but one day I leaved to do it
    • If you could talk to the singers, what would you ask them?
    Do you pray?

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    1. Nataly: Good!! Check, please: • ....... for( killed ) KILLING a Policeman
      When I have (propuse) A PURPOSE and try to give the best of me
      No( it'snt.) IT ISN´T. It is very complicated
      I like the song but (form me ) , IT was difficult FOR ME TO understand the (messange) MESSAGE.
      No,( i dont) I DON´T. Before ( i) I prayed every day but one day I (leaved to do it) STOPPED DOING IT.

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  16. Ana Reinhardt
    Who is Virgilio?
    Virgilio Aguilar Mendez is an inmigrant who was unjustly detained in Florida. That's why Chris Martin sings "pray Virgilio wins"
    2- What´s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Baraye is a protest song and they describe it as the voice of the voiceless
    3- What can you give up?
    I could give up at social medias since I think they are not very good for the people
    4-When can you do your best?
    When someone needs my help
    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No it's not easy
    6- When do people pull through?
    When they have something that drivers them not to give up
    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    This song is so beautiful. It has a beautiful message.
    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    Yes, I pray, I believe in God
    9- If you could talk to the singers what would you ask them?
    I wilk asked them, "What inspired you to write this song?"


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    1. Ana: Good! Check, please:3- I could give up using social media...6. that pushes them....9- I would ask them:

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  17. Mariano Giudice
    1. Virgilio is a Roman Poet. He is considered one of the best poets of all time.
    2. ⁠Baraye is a word that means “for”. In this song it represents a connection between resistance and fighting against oppression.
    3. ⁠You can give up by not doing your best.
    4. ⁠You can do your best when yo don’t give up on yourself.
    5. ⁠Yes, because you don’t have to judge nobody, and you pray they forgive your sins.
    6. ⁠People pull through when they pray for love.
    7. ⁠It is not my style but I like it.
    8. ⁠I used to pray at school every week. Now, I pray at special occasions.
    9. ⁠I would ask Coldplay what inspired them to write the song.

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    1. Mariano: OK! Check please: Have you checked the link at the end of the activity? There you can read some information about Virgilio.
      5- You don´t have to judge anybody
      8- on special occasions

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  18. 1- Who is Virgilio?
    Guatemala person
    2- What’s the meaning of "Baraye"?
    Iran Song
    3- What can you give up?
    I can give up bad habits or things that don’t help me in life.

    4- When can you do your best?
    I can do my best when I work hard and believe in myself.

    5- Is it easy to forgive people who are not good?
    No, it is not easy, but sometimes it is important to forgive to feel free and happy.

    6- When do people pull through?
    People pull through when they have hope and support from others.

    7- What is your opinion about this song?
    I think this song is beautiful and emotional. It has a deep message about hope and love.

    8- Do you pray? Why? Why not?
    Yes, I pray because it gives me peace.

    9- If you could talk to the singers, what would you ask them?
    I would ask them why they wrote this song and what message they want to share.

    B- Let’s check this site to get more info about the song.

    TOMAS LOPEZ BEJAR

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