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The Black Eyed Peas had a hit with "I Gotta Feeling." The songs is a catchy tune, that has been popular in dance clubs around thew world. This song is interesting for learning English because of its strange use of grammar. The title "I gotta feeling", is a mistake. It comes from the idea of I've got, which is a slang way to show possession. Possession is shown with the verb HAVE. EX: I have a dog. In conversation, it is common to use the informal I'VE GOT. Ex: I've got a dog. This can be reduced further to I GOT. Ex: I got a dog. However, the Black Eyed Peas use the wrong form of this slang for possession. They have used GOTTA, which is slang for HAVE TO, or MUST. Ex: I have to work tomorrow night. ---> I gotta work tomorrow night. So, the title "I Gotta Feeling" is incorrect because it means I have to feeling. However, don't let a grammar mistake stop you from enjoying the song. Here is the video with the lyrics. |
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