She received a guitar from her parents for her 14th birthday. Three years later, after sending a demo tape to Hanson and opening for them on tour, had signed a deal with Maverick Records. She subsequently had four top ten hits. The inspiration for writing her own songs can be found by The Beatles and other bands. Songs like "Something To Sleep To" are musically inspired by The Beatles.
She made her debut in 2000 and released the platinum-selling albums The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper in later years.
The Spirit Room was released in 2001. The album, which was produced by John Shanks (Melissa Etheridge, Chris Isaak), was an immediate hit. The Spirit Room sold 2.5 million copies and earned Branch a Grammy and an MTV Viewer’s Choice Award. The album also spawned three top ten hits.
Michelle performed a duet with Carlos Santana on the album Shaman. The single “The Game of Love” became an international hit. On June 23, 2003, Branch released her second album, Hotel Paper.
In 2004 she formed the band The Wreckers with fellow musician Jessica Harp. Their album "Stand Still Look Pretty" was also released on Maverick Records, although the Wreckers' country sound shocked many of Branch's old fans.
Stand Still, Look Pretty spawned four singles, including “Leave the Pieces,” which reached #1 on the U.S. country chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Citing creative differences, the duo have since put the project on hold to work on their own solo projects. Branch's latest album, Everything Comes and Goes, has been released on August 30th 2010, it's a Six Pak mini album containing only 6 songs that she wrote and finished about 2-3 years ago. The first single from the album is “Sooner or Later.”
The Loud Music Songfacts reports that the first single from singer-songwriter Michelle Branch's third studio album, West Coast Time was titled "Loud Music." It finds her singing about a rocker beau and referencing Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. The song was released on June 14, 2011 via her own label, Sticks n' Stones Recordings Ltd.
After a long hiatus, in 2017 she released the album "Hopeless Romantic."
Everywhere
Michelle Branch Lyrics
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The part of you that's drifting over me
And when I wake you're, you're never there
And when I sleep you're, you're everywhere
You're everywhere
Just tell me how I got this far
Just tell me why you're here and who you are
'Cause every time I look
You're never there
And every time I sleep
You're always there
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I recognize the way you make me feel
It's hard to think that
You might not be real
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
I try to wash the pain away from me
Away from me
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
I'm not alone
I am not alone
Oh whoa, oh, oh
And when I touch your hand
It's then I understand
The beauty that's within
It's now that we begin
You always light my way
I hope there never comes a day
No matter where I go
I always feel you so
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
'Cause you're everywhere to me
And when I catch my breath
It's you I breathe
You're everything I know
That makes me believe
I'm not alone
You're in everyone I see
So tell me
Do you see me?
The song "Everywhere" by Michelle Branch talks about the feeling of being haunted by the memory of someone who is always present in your thoughts and dreams. The lyrics start with the request to the person to show their true self, even if it is in a vulnerable or broken state. The singer is struggling to understand how they got so attached to this person and wonders why they keep appearing in their life, both when they wake up or fall asleep. This perpetual presence makes them feel less lonely, but at the same time, more confused and overwhelmed.
The singer recognizes the impact that this person has on their soul and how hard it is for them to let go of the hope that they might be together someday. They describe how this attachment feels like drowning, even though they try to erase the pain. Finally, they affirm that this person is everywhere they look and that they are grateful for their existence, because they light up their way in life.
The song's melody is a mix of pop and rock, with Branch's voice leading the way through the ups and downs of the emotional journey described in the lyrics. The chorus is catchy and easy to sing along to, contributing to the song's popularity when it was released in 2001. "Everywhere" became a big hit, reaching the top 20 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and gaining critical acclaim for its catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn it inside out so I can see
Reveal your true self to me, let me see beyond the surface
The part of you that's drifting over me
The part of you that I can feel but can't quite touch
And when I wake you're, you're never there
You disappear from my life every time I come back to reality
And when I sleep you're, you're everywhere
You fill my dreams and thoughts, dominating my subconscious
You're everywhere
Your presence is overwhelming and all-encompassing
Just tell me how I got this far
I am lost and confused but I can't help feeling drawn to you
Just tell me why you're here and who you are
I am searching for answers, trying to make sense of my feelings for you
'Cause every time I look
No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to find you
You're never there
You remain elusive, always just out of reach
And every time I sleep
You haunt my dreams and refuse to let me go
You're always there
You dominate my thoughts and emotions, refusing to be forgotten
'Cause you're everywhere to me
Your presence is all-consuming, impossible to escape
And when I close my eyes it's you I see
Even in moments of solitude, your image is ever-present in my mind
You're everything I know
My reality is defined by your existence, nothing else seems as significant
That makes me believe
Your presence gives me hope and a sense of purpose
I'm not alone
Despite the uncertainty and confusion, I know that you are with me
I recognize the way you make me feel
Your presence triggers emotions and sensations that I can't ignore
It's hard to think that
Despite the intensity of my feelings, I question their validity
You might not be real
I fear that my attachment to you might be nothing more than an illusion
I sense it now, the water's getting deep
My feelings for you are growing stronger, turning into something that I can't ignore
I try to wash the pain away from me
I try to distance myself from my emotions, but they refuse to fade
'Cause you're everywhere to me
Your presence is a constant reminder of my attachment to you
And when I touch your hand
Physical contact with you makes me feel alive and present in the moment
It's then I understand
In moments of intimacy, my feelings for you become clear and undeniable
The beauty that's within
Your uniqueness and authenticity are what draws me to you
It's now that we begin
Our connection is growing stronger, and we are starting to explore it together
You always light my way
Your presence brings clarity and purpose to my life
I hope there never comes a day
I fear losing the spark that you bring to my life
No matter where I go
Even in moments of distance and separation, I still feel attached to you
I always feel you so
Your presence remains strong and powerful, no matter where I am
And when I catch my breath
In moments of pause and reflection, your memory is still present
It's you I breathe
Your essence fills my being, leaving no room for anything else
You're in everyone I see
My attachment to you is so strong that it colors my perception of others
So tell me
Despite my attachment to you, I still need reassurance and clarity
Do you see me?
Do you feel the same sense of attachment and connection that I do?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tiffany Arbuckle, Michelle Branch, Matthew Bronleewe, John M. Shanks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ADRIAN MENDOZA HILIS
8/3/2023