Michalka lived and grew up in Seattle, Washington and Southern California with her sister Alyson Michalka. Her mother, Carrie, is a musician and performed with JC Band. Michalka has been playing the piano since she was four and started playing the guitar in her early teens. She started acting when she was seven years old, mostly in church play productions. Michalka was in a number of musical productions at her school in Milwaukee as a young adult.
She made her Disney TV debut in the 2006 film 'Cow Belles' with her sister Aly. The pair also co-starred in 'Super Sweet 16: The Movie' for MTV in 2007 and independent comedy-drama film 'Weepah Way For Now in 2015.
Michalka has acted in a number of television shows such as 'Six Feet Under', 'The Guardian', 'Oliver Beene', 'Hell Cats' and 'Silicon Valley'. She has starred in TV films such as 'Salem Falls' and 'Expecting Amish', the 2013 Christian-drama film 'Grace Unplugged', and was featured in the Academy Award nominated film 'The Lovely Bones' in 2007. She also provides voice-over work in 'Steven Universe' and 'She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'.
She is currently a recurring cast member in period sitcom 'The Goldbergs', starring in her own spin-off 'Schooled' which is set to premiere in January 2019.
Michalka and her sister perform as the musical duo Aly & AJ. They released three studio albums, of which one is a holiday album, during their original contract with Hollywood Records. The two released the single 'Hothouse' as 78violet in 2013, but the follow-up album never materialised. In 2017, they returned under the Aly & AJ moniker with EP 'Ten Years'. A tour and deluxe version of the EP followed in 2018. The pair will continue releasing music throughout 2019.
Warriors
AJ Michalka Lyrics
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Unstoppable
We feel the evil coming
And shadows all around
Danger surrounds us
But won't bring us down
Turning darkness to light
We're right beside you
Ready to fight
We must be strong (strong)
And we must be brave (brave)
We gotta find every bit of strength
That we have and never let it go
We must be strong (strong)
And we must be brave (brave)
We gotta find every bit of strength
That we have and never let it go
We're bound to this struggle
With mighty sword and flame
We′ll never fail you
When you call our name
Together we′ll be heroes
Joining forces as one
Strong as the steel we carry
We rise like a sun
We must be strong (strong)
And we must be brave (brave)
We gotta find every bit of strength
That we have and never let it go
We must be strong
Cause we're warriors
We are unstoppable
Nothing′s gonna get in our way
We're gonna win in the end
We must be strong (we must be strong)
And we must be brave (we must be brave)
We gotta find every bit of strength
That we have and never let it go
We must be strong (strong)
And we must be brave (brave)
We′re gonna reach inside
Still together and fight
And never let it go
We must be strong
The song "Warriors" by AJ Michalka is an anthem about strength, bravery and perseverance. It speaks about the struggles that people face and the determination to overcome those challenges. The lyrics suggest that the world can be a dark place but with the right amount of willpower, anyone can rise above the darkness and become a warrior. The song also alludes to the importance of unity and cooperation between people during tough times.
The first verse of the song talks about the feeling of impending danger and darkness that surrounds us, but the chorus reminds us that we are warriors who are unstoppable. The second verse speaks about the challenges that we face in life and how we must wield our “mighty sword and flame” to overcome them. The chorus repeats the message of strength and bravery.
The final verse and the chorus suggest that when we work together, we become stronger and more united. We can become heroes in our own lives and rise to the challenge of whatever adversity we may have to face. Ultimately, the song ends on the message that no matter what happens, we must remain strong and brave, and never let go of the strength and determination required to face any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
We're warriors
We are fighters who stand up for what we believe in
Unstoppable
Nothing can stop us from achieving our ultimate goal
We feel the evil coming
We sense danger, negativity, and adversity before it arrives
And shadows all around
We are surrounded by things that obscure our vision or challenge our perspective
Danger surrounds us
We face risks and hazards on a regular basis
But won't bring us down
We refuse to succumb to fear or intimidation
We're on the edge of greatness
We're about to achieve something spectacular or profound
Turning darkness to light
We're converting negative energy or events into positive outcomes
We're right beside you
We're by your side, supporting you every step of the way
Ready to fight
We're prepared to do battle in your defense
We must be strong (strong)
We need to be powerful and resolute to succeed
And we must be brave (brave)
We need to be courageous and fearless in the face of danger
We gotta find every bit of strength
We're going to search deep within ourselves to discover reserves of energy we didn't know we had
That we have and never let it go
We're going to hold onto that strength no matter what comes our way
We're bound to this struggle
We're committed to fighting for what we believe in
With mighty sword and flame
We're armed with powerful tools to help us achieve our objective
We'll never fail you
We won't let you down or disappoint you
When you call our name
We'll be there for you whenever you need us
Together we'll be heroes
We will collaborate and work as a team to accomplish great things
Joining forces as one
We will unite to tackle obstacles and solve problems together
Strong as the steel we carry
We are as unyielding and powerful as the weapons we wield
We rise like a sun
We are radiant and full of energy, and we lift ourselves and others up
Cause we're warriors
We're fighters who battle through adversity and never give up
Nothing's gonna get in our way
We're unstoppable and nothing can stand in the way of our success
We're gonna win in the end
We're committed to achieving victory over our foes or obstacles
We're gonna reach inside
We're going to dig deep within ourselves to discover untapped resources that will help us succeed
Still together and fight
We will fight together as a team to achieve our goals, no matter how challenging they may be
And never let it go
We will persevere and not give up, no matter what the circumstances
Writer(s): Kari Meredyth Kimmel
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.