Birth name Victor Holmberg
Born April, 1987 (age 27) Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Pop, RnB
Occupations Artist, Songwriter, Producer
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2013–present
Labels Parlophone Records
Associated acts Montauk, Faye, Sportsma
Michelle
1987 Lyrics
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jag klämmer en droppe i din hand
du eldar upp allt du har
du låtsas vara nån annan
du står på tå i trappen din jacka släpar i marken
din tidning slår på låret
du står och skakar med handen
Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle
varje dygn blir en vecka
inget spelar roll
när dina ögon är mätta
du ser ut som bambi
borrande blick får alltid
du tittar ner i väskan
du stannar och ser dig omkring
Michelle, Michelle, (oh, oh)
Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle (oh, oh)
The lyrics of the song "Michelle" by 1987 are written in Swedish and it talks about a girl named Michelle. The first verse of the song, "det sipprar blod ifrån mig, jag klämmer en droppe i din hand" can be interpreted as the singer expressing their innermost feelings to Michelle by giving her a drop of his blood. Michelle, in turn, burns all that she has and pretends to be someone else. The second verse, "du står på tå i trappen din jacka släpar i marken, din tidning slår på låret du står och skakar med handen," describes Michelle's behavior as nervous and anxious, as she stands on tiptoe at the staircase, with her jacket dragging on the ground, and her hands shaking as she holds the newspaper.
The chorus of the song repeats the name of the girl, "Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle" with an accompanying "va fan babblar du om" which can be interpreted as "what are you talking about?" It portrays Michelle as someone who talks a lot but doesn't make sense. The third verse, "du ser ut som bambi, borrande blick får alltid, du tittar ner i väskan, du stannar och ser dig omkring" is likely describing Michelle's appearance and behavior as that of a deer in the headlights- always looking down and around her, appearing scared and overwhelmed.
Overall, "Michelle" by 1987 is a song that talks about a girl named Michelle and her anxious and overwhelming behavior. The lyrics portray her as someone who is nervous and anxious, with a propensity to behave erratically. The song itself is an interesting commentary on the themes of anxiety and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
det sipprar blod ifrån mig
I am bleeding and losing myself
jag klämmer en droppe i din hand
I give you a drop of my blood
du eldar upp allt du har
You burn everything you have
du låtsas vara nån annan
You pretend to be someone else
du står på tå i trappen din jacka släpar i marken
You stand on your toes on the stairs, your jacket dragging on the ground
din tidning slår på låret
You slap your thigh with the newspaper
du står och skakar med handen
You stand and shake your hand
Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle
Michelle, Michelle, Michelle, Michelle
va fan babblar du om
What the hell are you talking about
varje dygn blir en vecka
Every day feels like a week
inget spelar roll
Nothing matters
när dina ögon är mätta
When your eyes are full
du ser ut som bambi
You look like Bambi
borrande blick får alltid
Your penetrating gaze always
du tittar ner i väskan
You look down at your bag
du stannar och ser dig omkring
You stop and look around
Michelle, Michelle, (oh, oh)
Michelle, Michelle, (oh, oh)
Michelle, Michelle (oh, oh)
Michelle, Michelle (oh, oh)
Writer(s): Victor Tim Clas Chris Holmberg
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nothankyou
Rough translation of the lyrics in Swedish to English.
A bit late, but here it is regardless :)
There is blood seeping from me
I squeeze a drop in your hand
You burn up all you have
You pretend to be someone else
You stand on your toes in the stairway
Your jacket drags against the ground
Your magazine beats on the thigh
You're standing and shaking your hand
Michelle.. Michelle..
Michelle.. Michelle..
What the hell are you babbling about?
Every day (day and night) becomes a week
Nothing matters
When your eyes are full (opposite of famished)
You look like Bambi
Your boring/drilling gets/can have it all
You look down into your bag
You stop and look around
michelle
I discovered this song probably 3 years ago. And i still love it.
michelle
@Ash you worded it perfectly:)
Ash
I'm the same as yourself, I've been listening to this every now and then.
This song is something that you'd listen to it when your alone or cruising around during the quiet nights, not around your friend to avoid any judgements.
Koala Marv'
If Michelle is real I’d like to thank her for inspiring this song <3
Selina Begum
I love 2:51, can anyone recommend songs that sound like this part, it’s so beautiful 😭
Ludo shad moss
i discover this guy 5 years ago in the opening of Elliphant's concert with Emilie Nicolas and i immediatly fell in love with his music/
Am the only one to think swedish is a beautiful language ?
Highmountain
I recently found this artist and I find him amazing. I don't know why this music doesn't have millions of views.
jonathan svennerstam
Så bra, lugn och bra tempo, fin text och bra musik!!! Snyggaste och personliga tjejen i världen!!! Puss och kram moster, Jonathan och Emila samt mormor!!
btrixlestrange
beautiful song and video! i love it!
Dymo dela Peña
I LOVE THIS PART SO MUCH 2:46