Jessica Lynn

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Jessica Lynn on stage

Artist: Jessica Lynn

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Run To by Jessica Lynn

I can’t just quiet my mind
It talks all the time now
Figuring us out
Where do we go?
All of the questions at hand
They feel like quicksand how
They’re pulling me so down
But I’d never show
That I already know
I wanna run to
Anything that makes me feel you
I’m tryin’ my best
What would lying do?
I’ve lied to myself for so long
I need to touch you
Hold you in my arms the night through
Tell you my secrets, I’d die to
Baby will you go the way
I wanna run to
I can’t remember a time
That I didn’t think of
All of the should’ves
They tear me up
Baby I’m dying inside
Tryin’ to hide what
What might be real love
And I’m tired of cryin’
I wanna run to
Anything that makes me feel you
I’m tryin’ my best
What would lying do?
I’ve lied to myself for so long
I need to touch you
Hold you in my arms the night through
Tell you my secrets, I’d die to
Baby will you go the way
I wanna run
♫♫♫
I wanna run to
Anything that makes me feel you
I’m tryin’ my best
What would lying do?
I’ve lied to myself for so long
I need to..I need to touch you
Hold you in my arms the night through,
Tell you my secrets, I’d die to
Baby will you go the way
I wanna run to
I’ve lied to myself for too long

A2 Level Words

just
adverb
now or very soon

quiet
adjective
not noisy; making little sound

pull
verb
to take hold of something and move it towards you

already
adverb
before now or before a particular time in the past

myself
pronoun
used when the action is affecting the speaker

hold
verb
to have something in your hand or arms

through
preposition
from one end of something to the other

might
modal verb
used to talk about what will possibly happen

real
adjective
not artificial or false

B1 Level Words

feel like
verb
to be similar to something; used to compare two things

sand
noun
a substance made from very small grains of rock found on beaches

lied
verb
to say or write something which is not true

secrets
noun
something that you tell no one or only a few people

die to
verb
to be extremely eager to have or do something

think of
verb
to use your imagination and intelligence to produce an idea or solution

tear
verb
to damage something by pulling it apart or into pieces

hide
verb
to keep a feeling or information secret

touch
verb
to put your hand on something

B2 Level Words

mind
verb
the part of a person that makes them able to think and to feel

figure out
verb
thinking about somebody or something until you understand them/it

C1/C2 Level Words

tired of
verb
to become bored with something or begin to enjoy it less

quicksand
noun
deep wet sand that you sink into if you walk on it

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Snapshots

Jessica Lynn on stage

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Short question videos to use in the classroom to start new conversations in a modern “Stories” format. Break the ice in new groups or shake up the routine. Teachers can also pair these videos with games below.

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About The Artist

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Jessica Lynn

Genre: Country, Pop, Rock
Location: USA
Group Size: 5 members
Artist Homepage: https://www.jessicalynnmusic.org/

BIOGRAPHY

Rising music star Jessica Lynn is being hailed by press around the world as a “rocket force.” With a relentless international touring schedule of 14+ countries, a pair of Top 40/Top 50 singles on country radio, and three full length concert television specials airing nationwide, the New York singer songwriter is quickly becoming a household name.

Sharing stages with some of the most iconic names in the business (Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Loretta Lynn, ZZ Top, Richard Marx, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry, and others), her dynamic, high-energy performances showcasing her powerful voice and instrumental talents playing piano, guitar, harmonica, and drums have garnered rave reviews from critics worldwide while building a huge and loyal global fan base.

In addition to her success as an award-winning international performer, Jessica’s star has shined brightly not only on the musical stage, but also on the world stage, helping to illuminate many humanitarian causes as an advocate for our military, the arts, animals, and as a mentor for young women, children, and performing artists worldwide.  Her touring and unique prior experience as a certified teacher led to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs inviting her to become an elite member of American Music Abroad as well as an expert consultant for the program itself.  This prestigious honor currently has Jessica and her band traveling to countries across the globe bringing American music, culture, and mentorship as ambassadors for the USA.

With a total of 15 charting releases on iTunes in 17 different countries within the last few years and a massive social media presence, Jessica has been featured on Billboard, CMT, and in American Songwriter Magazine.  She was also recently named a Top 25 Livestreamer of the Year in 2021 by the global ticketing reporting giant Pollstar and is touring in support of her upcoming summer single “The Morning Always Comes” and debut record “Lone Rider,” out this September.

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