Michelle
Andy Williams Lyrics
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These are words that go together well,
My Michelle.
Michelle, ma belle.
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble,
Tres bien ensemble.
I love you, I love you, I love you.
That's all I want to say,
I will say the only words I know that
You'll understand.
Michelle, ma belle.
These are words that go together well,
My Michelle.
Michelle, ma belle.
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble,
Tres bien ensemble.
I need you, I need you, I need you.
I need to make you see,
Oh, what you mean to me.
Until I do I'm hoping you,
Will know what I mean.
I love you.
I want you, I want you, I want you.
I think you know by now
I'll get to you somehow.
Until I do I'm telling you so
You'll understand
And I will say the only words I know that
You'll understand, my Michelle.
The lyrics to Andy Williams's song Michelle are essentially a love letter to a woman named Michelle. The repeated line of "Michelle, ma belle" serves as a term of endearment, and the following lyrics express the singer's love and desire for her. The singer states that these words ("Michelle, ma belle") go together well, symbolizing the compatibility and harmony between them. He continues to express his love, stating that "I love you" is all he wants to say, but he will continue to find a way to express his feelings until she understands.
The singer also states that he needs Michelle and wants to make her see how much she means to him. He hopes that she understands his words even before he can express himself fully. The chorus repeats the phrase "Michelle, ma belle" along with "sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble" (which means "are words that go together well"), highlighting the beauty in their connection. The song ends with the singer saying he will continue to tell Michelle how he feels until she understands.
Overall, the lyrics to Michelle celebrate the beauty and compatibility of the relationship between the singer and Michelle. The repetition of "Michelle, ma belle" serves as a symbol of their closeness, while the words express his love and desire for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Michelle, ma belle.
The singer is addressing a woman named Michelle affectionately.
These are words that go together well, My Michelle.
The words that the singer is about to say sound good when said in combination with Michelle's name.
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble, Tres bien ensemble.
The French translation of the previous line, emphasizing the beauty of the combination of words and Michelle's name.
I love you, I love you, I love you.
The singer is expressing his love for Michelle.
That's all I want to say, Until I find a way.
The singer is currently unable to express his feelings beyond saying 'I love you' until he finds a better way to articulate his love.
I will say the only words I know that You'll understand.
The singer is limited in his expression of love, and can only use words that he knows Michelle will recognize as expressions of affection.
I need you, I need you, I need you.
The singer is emphasizing his dependence on Michelle's love and affection.
I need to make you see, Oh, what you mean to me.
The singer wants Michelle to understand his love for her and how much she means to him.
Until I do I'm hoping you, Will know what I mean.
The singer is unsure if he is getting his message across, but is hoping that Michelle understands the depth of his love.
I want you, I want you, I want you.
The singer is making it clear that he desires to be with Michelle.
I think you know by now, I'll get to you somehow.
The artist is confident that he will manage to communicate his love and be with Michelle one way or another.
And I will say the only words I know that You'll understand, my Michelle.
The singer reiterates that he can only express his love using the limited vocabulary he possesses.
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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