Patience by Take That

Take That are Mark Gary Jason Howard

A brief history of Take That Take that are formed – Gary, Mark, Howard, Jason and Robbie 1992 to One of the most successful boy-bands of the 1990s Robbie leaves Take that split up – their fans are devastated! 1996 to present - Robbie is a successful solo artist 1996 to The others do various solo projects Take That reform for a Greatest Hits tour – Bonnie queues overnight for tickets! New album released to huge success – they are comeback kings! Patience is the first single to present - The most successful man-band in Britain!

Music Vocabulary Boy-band – a band with only male members, usually young and handsome. Often they sing and dance rather than play instruments. For example Westlife, Blue, Backstreet Boys. To split up – to no longer work together as a group. Devastated – extremely upset Solo artist – someone who performs as a singer by themselves Solo project – to do something by yourself e.g. Become a solo artist, work as an actor. Album – a collection of songs by an artist that can be bought on CD, MP3 etc. Single – a song from the album, released by itself. Comeback kings – to have come back very successfully Man-band – a boy-band who have now grown up. For example Take That.

Just have a little patience I'm still hurting from a love I lost I'm feeling your frustration Any minute all the pain will stop. Just hold me close inside your arms tonight Don't be too hard on my emotions. [Chorus:] 'Cause I Need time My heart is numb, has no feeling So while I'm still healing Just try and have a little patience. I really wanna start over again I know you wanna be my salvation The one that I can always depend. I'll try to be strong Believe me I'm trying to move on It's complicated but understand me. [Chorus] Have a little patience yeah. 'Cause the scars run so deep It's been hard but I have to believe have a little patience [x2] [Chorus] Have a little patience My heart is numb, has no feeling So while I’m still healing Just try and have a little patience Patience Lyrics

Vocabulary from the song Frustration – a slight feeling of anger because you are unable to do something Numb – unable to feel anything, often because of extreme cold To heal – to become healthy after an injury Salvation – something or someone that can save another person from an unpleasant situation or from feeling bad. Scar – a mark left on the skin after an injury, here used to refer to feelings.

Discussion Questions 1. What do you think the song is about? 2.Who is being sung to? 3.Do you think this song could also be sung by a woman? 4.How does the song make you feel? 5.Do you think pop singers are good role models? 6.Is it important for singers to write their own songs? 7.What is your opinion of programmes like Supergirls and Happy Girl? 8.Should China tolerate the cross dressing singer? 9.What makes a good piece of music?