English language reductions for do not know can be spelled
like donno and also like dunno which is introduced in
another lesson.
Note: Reductions
Remember the following:
Reductions are reduced forms of
English words.
Reductions, such as donno are
not real words in English.
You need to use reductions in
order to sound more natural.
You need to know reductions in
order to understand conversations between native
English speakers.
Reductions are used extensively
in American TV, movies, music, literature, and in
conversations among native English speakers.
Reductions In Music and TV
The Georgia Satellites - I Dunno
The Georgia Satellites are an American Southern rock band from
Atlanta, Georgia. They're best known for their 1986 No. 2 U.S.
single "Keep Your Hands to Yourself". In 1980, Dan Baird (formerly
guitarist for the Atlanta band the Nasty Bucks), along with lead
guitarist Rick Richards, bassist Keith Christopher and drummer David
Michaelson formed a band named Keith and the Satellites in Atlanta,
Georgia. After performing in local bars, the band's line-up changed.
With a new bassist, Dave Hewitt (previously with Babe Ruth), and a
new drummer, Randy DeLay, they recorded a six-track demo at Axis
Studios in Atlanta. During this time, the band changed its name to
Georgia Satellites and played every Monday at Hedgens, a bar in the
Atlanta neighborhood of Buckhead.
This video is a good example of the usage of "donno,
dunno" English language
reductions.
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to look up words you do not understand.
Lyrics
Good to see ya back again
In the land of salvation and sin
You know sometimes, I get so lonely
Good to see that look on your face
I always held a special place
You might say, for your eyes only
I say good times bad times I
dunno
Just pick up the dice and baby let 'em roll
It's the end of the line nowhere to go
I said good times bad times I
dunno
Cause your totally emotionally abused
Spiritually impoverished and moral destitute
Step right up your table's waitin'
I thought you were long gone
I see now that I was all wrong
Oh really, please don't you be so blatant
Good times bad times I dunno
Just pick up the dice and baby let 'em roll
It's the end of the line nowhere to go
Good times bad times I dunno
Rock your ass and bash your skull
That's another thing never bluff
And you're dancin' with some pretty little juvenile
delinquent
Take the one standin' right over there
Yeah the thing with the short black hair
The pink pants, black boots, nudie jacket with the
silver sequins
Good times bad times I dunno
Just pick up the dice and baby let 'em roll
It's the end of the line nowhere to go
Good times bad times I dunno
I dunno
I dunno
I dunno
I dunno
I just dunno
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