Present Simple Tense is often used for describing habits, repeated actions, routines, opinions & feelings, and facts. Have you heard the song Creep by the band Radiohead? Most of the lyrics are in Present Simple Tense.
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You can read the lyrics below. The tenses are colour-coded:
Present Simple – pink Present Continuous – blue Past Simple – green
Song – CREEP by Radiohead
When you were here before,
Couldn’t look you in the eye.
You’re just like an angel.
Your skin makes me cry.
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world.
I wish I was special.
You’re so very special,
But I’m a creep; I’m a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don’t belong here.
I don’t care if it hurts.
I want to have control.
I want a perfect body.
I want a perfect soul.
I want you to notice When I’m not around
You’re so very special. I wish I was special,
But I’m a creep; I’m a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don’t belong here.