After a small stint exploring the world of comedy, Barry began to realize how comfortable he was on stage entertaining people. Barry recognized that entertaining people on a comedic level was not so different from entertaining people on a musical level. This led Barry enrolling in the Atlanta Broadcast Institute. After graduating in 1997, Barry joined Atlanta’s BBS Television Station, giving him the opportunity to write, produce, act, and sing on his very own sports show.
Barry’s newfound experience in performing and confidence with stage presence led him back into music. As front man for the Christian band “Altaration”, Barry was given the opportunity to write and perform his own music. This experience proved to be a great way for Barry to show case his talents. “Altaration” produced two CDs, with the second being a great success. One of the tracks in particular, “Undeniably You”, was featured in the film “The Forbidden Truth”.
Barry’s involvement in “Altaration” dramatically raised his popularity in the Atlanta area creating the opportunity for him to meet Richard Chatham, the Executive Producer of Stockbridge Records. Impressed by Barry’s talent and charm, Richard quickly signed Barry to Stockbridge Records. Appointments were immediately made for Barry to train with top industry vocal coach, Jan Smith. In January of 2009 Stockbridge Records proudly released Barry’s debut album Ripped Blue Jeans & ATV’s.
Shortly after signing with Stockbridge Records, Barry was approached by a group of Houston-area WW II veterans to write a song to gain support of their honor flight fundraiser. Barry’s single Heroes and Angels was later premiered at the WWII Veterans fundraiser, which quickly gained national recognition. In August 2010 Barry teamed up with Health Net, Inc. to honor and support service members, Veterans, and their families. A key focus of the Health Net/Barry Michael partnership is to increase awareness and encourage use of behavioral health services, including reintegration support and family counseling. The Health Net/Barry Michael joint message is simple: “You are not alone. If you need help, please call us for support.”
Barry is currently presenting his “Heroes and Angels Tour” exclusively sponsored by Health Net Federal Services. The nation-wide tour includes performances at national conventions, military bases, government ceremonies, private events, and radio and TV shows.
Should I Stay Or should I Go
Barry Michael Lyrics
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2 hours on the lake we had nothing to show
It was then that he turned around, sat his fishing pole down and said
Should i stay or should i go
I was 17 at a high school party, this little voice kept saying just say no
But there were girls there and they had to many, they asked me if i wanted any
Should i stay or should i go
If i go maybe i'll know. time just might show
Should i stay or should i go. should i stay or should i go
I remember getting married, having babies and working like crazy
Different directions we would go
But right now i'm sittin on a bar stool contemplating leaving you
Should i stay or should i go
Maybe one day i'll get to see all my mistakes turn into good memories
Should i stay or should i go
I just talked to you on the phone and you said
You didn't care if i ever came home
I need to know
Should i stay or should i go
The lyrics of Barry Michael's song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" tackle the theme of indecision and the conflict between the desire to stay and the urge to leave. The song presents different scenarios in the singer's life where he has to make a choice - to stay or to leave. The first scenario is when he was still a kid, and his granddad took him fishing, but they had nothing to show for their effort. His granddad then asked him, "Should I stay or should I go?" The second scenario is when he was at a party, and his friends offered him drugs, he asked himself if he should stay and be part of the group or go and avoid the temptation.
The next scenario presented is his married life, where he had children and worked hard, but different directions pulled them apart. However, he finds himself sitting on a barstool and contemplating whether he should leave his partner or stay. Finally, he talks to his partner on the phone, and she says she doesn't care if he ever comes home, leaving him with the question, "Should I stay or should I go?"
The song presents the struggle of choosing between the familiar and comfortable and the unknown and potentially promising. It highlights the conflict between one's desires and responsibilities and the consequences of whatever decision one makes. Overall, the song's message is a reflection of the choices we face in life and the importance of understanding the potential consequences of our decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to of been about ten when my granddad took me fishin
When I was around ten years old, my granddad took me fishing.
2 hours on the lake we had nothing to show
We spent two hours on the lake and didn't catch anything.
It was then that he turned around, sat his fishing pole down and said
At that moment, he turned around, put his fishing pole down, and said
Should i stay or should i go
He asked me whether I should stay or leave.
I was 17 at a high school party, this little voice kept saying just say no
When I was 17 at a party, a little voice in my head was telling me to just say no.
But there were girls there and they had to many, they asked me if i wanted any
But there were girls at the party who had too much to drink, and they asked me if I wanted any.
Should i stay or should i go
I was trying to decide whether I should stay or leave.
If i stay then i'd get to see the way it would end up to be
If I stay, I'll get to see how things will turn out.
If i go maybe i'll know. time just might show
If I leave, maybe I'll eventually find out. Time might reveal the answer.
Should i stay or should i go. should i stay or should i go
I'm still unsure whether I should stay or go.
I remember getting married, having babies and working like crazy
I recall getting married, having children, and working very hard.
Different directions we would go
We ended up going in different directions in life.
But right now i'm sittin on a bar stool contemplating leaving you
Currently, I'm sitting on a bar stool, thinking about leaving you.
Should i stay or should i go
I'm trying to decide whether I should stay in this relationship or end it.
Maybe one day i'll get to see all my mistakes turn into good memories
Perhaps someday, all of my mistakes will turn into fond memories.
Should i stay or should i go
Once again, I'm trying to decide whether I should stay or go.
I just talked to you on the phone and you said
I just spoke to you on the phone, and you told me
You didn't care if i ever came home
You told me that you don't care if I come home or not.
I need to know
I need to decide what to do next.
Should i stay or should i go
Once again, I'm trying to make a decision about whether I should stay or leave.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.