Michelle
David McCallum Lyrics


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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 love you, I love you, I love you
That's all I want to say
Until I find a way
I will say the only words I know you'll understand
Michelle, ma belle
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Tres bien ensemble
I need to, I need to, I need to
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
Michelle, ma belle
Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Tres bien ensemble




And I will say the only words I know that you'll understand
My Michelle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michelle, written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, describe the love and devotion the singer has for a woman named Michelle. The song is often interpreted as a love letter to a French woman, with the lyrics alternating between English and French phrases. McCartney's experience studying French in school likely influenced the inclusion of French in the song. The repeated phrase "Michelle, ma belle" is a term of endearment, which translates to "Michelle, my beautiful one."


The singer expresses that they love Michelle and that they want her to know how much she means to them. They acknowledge that they may not know how to express their love adequately, but they will continue to try until they can convey the depth of their emotion. The singer also expresses a sense of urgency, stating that they need to make Michelle see how much she means to them.


The song is a classic example of McCartney's songwriting prowess and his ability to convey powerful emotions with a simple melody and lyric. Michelle has remained a favorite among Beatles fans, and it has been covered by many artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Michelle, ma belle
Addressing Michelle, whose name is beautiful


These are words that go together well
Stating that the words he is about to say complement each other


My Michelle
Emphasizing ownership and affection towards Michelle


Sont les mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Reiterating that these are the words that complement each other well


Tres bien ensemble
Expressing that they go together very well


I love you, I love you, I love you
Repeatedly expressing his love for Michelle


That's all I want to say
Stating that his love is the only message he wants to convey


Until I find a way
Implying that he will continue to express his love until he can find another way to show it


I will say the only words I know you'll understand
Reiterating that his message of love is the only way he knows he can communicate his feelings to Michelle


I need to, I need to, I need to
Repeatedly expressing a desire to do something


I need to make you see
Wanting Michelle to understand how much she means to him


Oh, what you mean to me
Expressing the depth of his feelings towards Michelle


Until I do I'm hoping you will know what I mean
While he is trying to find a way to show his feelings, he hopes Michelle can understand his love for her


I love you
Reiterating his love for Michelle


I want you, I want you, I want you
Repeatedly expressing his desire to be with Michelle


I think you know by now
Believing that Michelle knows how he feels about her


I'll get to you somehow
Promising to find a way to be with Michelle


Until I do I'm telling you so you'll understand
Until he can be with Michelle, he will continue to express his feelings so she knows how he feels


Michelle, ma belle
Calling Michelle's name again


And I will say the only words I know that you'll understand
Reiterating that expressing his love is the only way he can communicate with Michelle


My Michelle
Endearingly calling Michelle his own




Writer(s): Paul Mccartney, John Lennon

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