Bromance - The intense love shared between heterosexual males. A form of male bonding and usually invisible to the naked eye. This bond is normally only shared between two males that have a deeper understanding of each other, in a way no woman could ever realise.
Me and Michael
MGMT Lyrics
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Not everyone can be like me and Michael
The only problem is forgetting which side you're on
So you think the burning light will reappear on summer nights
Like all the rest, but they can't find out
(Whoa)
In every scene, it's me and Michael
Imaginary bombs raining down from the clouds
So it seems the danger signs will never let the feelings die
When all the best and brightest have gone
Me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
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Oh, oh
Oh
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Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
(Whoa)
Binary stars sink like the setting sun
Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come
So you think the losing side would never break dividing lines
But sanctity wasn't in doubt
Me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
It's me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
Me and Michael
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The song "Me and Michael" by MGMT seems to be about the power of self-belief and the bond between two friends. The first verse suggests that the singer and his friend Michael are somehow different from "all the rest," and perhaps even superior. However, he also acknowledges the danger of forgetting which side they're on, suggesting that they run the risk of becoming arrogant or out of touch with reality. The reference to a "burning light" that will "reappear on summer nights" suggests the possibility of a spiritual awakening or a renewed sense of purpose.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Me and Michael" several times, suggesting a kind of mantra or affirmation of the bond between the two friends. The line "Solid as they come" reinforces this idea of steadfastness and reliability. The second verse introduces the idea of "imaginary bombs raining down from the clouds," perhaps a metaphor for the pressures or challenges they face. The line "When all the best and brightest have gone" suggests that they are somehow survivors or trailblazers, and that they have endured when others have fallen by the wayside.
The bridge of the song contains the phrase "Binary stars sink like the setting sun," which seems to suggest that even something as powerful and awe-inspiring as a binary star can fade away with time. The line "Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come" implies that the singer and Michael were perhaps too caught up in their own successes to see the warning signs of change. However, they ultimately prevail, and the chorus repeats once more as a triumphant affirmation of their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
(Whoa)
The song starts with a powerful exclamation used to express surprise, interest or wonder.
Not everyone can be like me and Michael
The song is about how the singer and his friend Michael are a unique pair and not everyone can match their bond.
The only problem is forgetting which side you're on
The singer realizes that they might drift apart from Michael if they forget the common ground they share.
So you think the burning light will reappear on summer nights
Like all the rest, but they can't find out
The singer is uncertain whether their close friendship will last when it is tested over time and fears losing Michael.
In every scene, it's me and Michael
No matter where they go, who they meet or what the situation, the duo sticks together.
Imaginary bombs raining down from the clouds
The song uses metaphorical bombs to represent their insecurities and doubts that can cloud their relationship.
So it seems the danger signs will never let the feelings die
When all the best and brightest have gone
The singer is determined to hold onto their friendship despite the risks and struggles they might face since many people they admired in life have moved on.
Me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
Solid as they come (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
It's not a question now (whoa)
Me and Michael (whoa)
The chorus reinforces that their bond is impenetrable and unbreakable beyond any doubts they might have had before.
Binary stars sink like the setting sun
Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come
The metaphor of Binary stars sinking like the setting sun refers to how they took their friendship for granted, leading to them not noticing when the dynamic between them changed.
So you think the losing side would never break dividing lines
But sanctity wasn't in doubt
The risks and vulnerabilities of their bond don't break the dividing lines between them because both Michael and the singer share a sense of reverence towards each other.
(Whoa)
The song ends with the same powerful exclamation used to express surprise, interest or wonder.
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Written by: Benjamin Goldwasser, Andrew VanWyngarden
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Tomás Lugo
Lyrics
Not everyone can be like me and Michael
The only problem is forgetting which side you're on
So you think the burning light will reappear on summer nights
Like all the rest, but they can't find out
In every scene, it's me and Michael
Imaginary bombs, raining down from the clouds
So it seems, the danger signs will never let the feelings die
When all the best and brightest have gone
Me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
It's me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
Me and Michael
Binary star, sink like the setting sun
Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come
So you think the losing side would never break dividing lines
But sanctity wasn't in doubt
Me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
It's me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
Me and Michael
Muffy
Posting the lyrics for myself!
[Verse 1]
Not everyone can be like me and Michael
The only problem is forgetting which side you're on
So you think the burning light will reappear on summer nights
Like all the rest, but they can't find out
[Verse 2]
In every scene, it's me and Michael
Imaginary bombs, raining down from the clouds
So it seems, the danger signs will never let the feelings die
When all the best and brightest have gone
[Chorus]
Me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
Me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
Me and Michael
[Verse 3]
Binary stars sink, like the setting sun
Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come
So you think the losing side would never break dividing lines
But sanctity wasn't in doubt
[Chorus]
Me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
It's me and Michael
Solid as they come
Me and Michael
It's not a question now
Me and Michael
Lep
As a Michael I gotta say I feel very validated by the universal praise given to all Michaels by both the song and the comments.
Someone
As michael my self i can say that what person above me says also implaise to me
MTULT14
Let's go for a all Michael fight, like all Josh did back then
TheWiseMysticalTree
Me and Michael
yourbromuck
As a Michael, I agree
zzheeya
tbe fact that you have a hollow knight pfp and your name is michael makes you infinitely cool
guts
This song is wonderful. Michael could be anything: boyfriend, friend, sibling, pet, and you're still solid as they come.
Alejandro Z
They are two cats, one of them is Michael. No one knows which one.
Beat Dropper
@Alejandro Z the one on the right is michael
Artyom
@Beat Dropper yet, the other is michael