Fantasy
Elton John; George Michael Lyrics


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One day you say you love me
The next you tell me you don't
One day you say you will
And the next you tell me you won't
Hey little baby
There ain't much point in hanging around (Yea)
One day you make me feel like your love is in my hands
One day you say you'll stay
The next you're changing your plans
Hey little baby
Ain't much point in hanging around (Yea)
Cause' if you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy

It is kind of funny that you think that
I am the boy to make you cry
I can make you happy
If only for a while
Little baby I can give you all the loving that your heart desires
If you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy

It could be the price of love
Could the price of hate
What am I guilty of
Why do you make me wait
So long I don't know your intentions
Look to the sky's above
I am in the hands of fate
Push till it gets to shove
I have got to know for heavens sake
Is this love or invention
Baby can't you see I'll find another fantasy

You hang around with people who are sure to make you cry
I can make you happy if only for a while
Little baby oh, oh little baby
I can give you all the lovin' that your heart desires
If you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy

You take someone's heart
And you kick it around
Keep on picking it up
So you can watch it come down
I don't know what I am suppose to do
Why I wait for you to make up your mind
Would you please be so kind
When you know what to do I'll be in the next room




But if you make it to late I may be in the next day
Hmm...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Fantasy" by George Michael are about a tumultuous relationship where one person is constantly changing their mind about their feelings towards the other. The song addresses the confusion and frustration that comes with not knowing where one stands in a relationship. One day, the singer's lover professes their love and commitment, only to retract it the next. The chorus expresses the sentiment that if the lover doesn't have time for the singer, they will move on and find another fantasy.


The lyrics suggest that there may be external factors at play, such as the price of love or hate, and the singer is left wondering if their lover's indecision is due to their own personal issues or perhaps simply a lack of interest. The singer reassures their lover that they can make them happy, but only for a while, and if they cannot commit to the relationship, the singer will have to find someone else who will. The bridge of the song acknowledges that waiting in limbo is frustrating and raises the question of whether the lover's actions are rooted in love or just invention.


Overall, "Fantasy" is a poignant depiction of the ups and downs of a rocky relationship, with George Michael's soulful vocals bringing the emotional journey to life.


Line by Line Meaning

One day you say you love me
At times, you claim to love me


The next you tell me you don't
Contrarily, you say you do not love me


One day you say you will
There are instances when you promise to love me


And the next you tell me you won't
Immediately after, you state that you will not love me


Hey little baby
Addressing you, the significant other


There ain't much point in hanging around (Yea)
Staying close does not serve any purpose


One day you make me feel like your love is in my hands
At certain times, you lead me to believe that you entrust me with your affections


One day you say you'll stay
In another breath, you promise never to leave my side


The next you're changing your plans
However, you promptly alter your course of action


Cause' if you ain't got time for me I'll find another fantasy
If you cannot afford me the necessary attention, I will seek my happiness somewhere else


It is kind of funny that you think that
Your perception amuses me


I am the boy to make you cry
I am not to blame for your sadness or unfavorable emotions


I can make you happy
However, I can bring you joy


If only for a while
Although it may not last long


Little baby I can give you all the loving that your heart desires
My partner, I am willing to provide you with all the affection you could ever desire


It could be the price of love
Your current behavior may be a consequence of being in love


Could the price of hate
Alternatively, it might be contributed by hostility


What am I guilty of
I am unsure of what action I performed to be at fault for the situation


Why do you make me wait
Seeking to understand, what is making you delay?


So long I don't know your intentions
It has been so long that I am uncertain about your motives and objectives


Look to the sky's above
Let us look towards the heavens for answers


I am in the hands of fate
Currently, I am at the mercy of destiny to make any decision


Push till it gets to shove
May we persist until we achieve the desired outcome


I have got to know for heavens sake
For God's sake, I must be made aware of your intentions


Is this love or invention
Is our current situation genuine romantic love or something artificial?


You hang around with people who are sure to make you cry
You keep company that brings you pain and tears


Oh, oh little baby
Oh, yes my dear partner


Keep on picking it up
You continuously break my heart, then try to redeem yourself by pretending to care


So you can watch it come down
Acting out of malice, you take pleasure in my subsequent downturn


I don't know what I am suppose to do
I am unsure of my next step in this relationship


Why I wait for you to make up your mind
As long as you stall about your intentions, I shall wait


Would you please be so kind
I implore you to please sort things out


When you know what to do I'll be in the next room
Once you have made your decision, I will not be far away


But if you make it too late I may be in the next day
However, if you wait too long, I may have moved on to someone else




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL

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Comments from YouTube:

@anniehyde6191

Holy God! Is 2023 anyone else thinking, George had the most amazing music videos ever?!?! And than put‘em all together and you easily get another masterpiece.

DAMN, I love it! 🖤🖤🖤

@chicpro

This project has been an emotional roller coaster for me but I'm happy with the way "Fantasy" turned out. Thank you George for believing in me. And thank you David for talking me into finishing it after George passed. Love, Nile
P.S. Dear Mister Cyborg, I did not reply to you to hurt your feelings, only to give you clarity, if in fact you are a GM fan.

@DenCleBren

Nile, you did an amazing job with the song. It was good before but it is great now. I am also glad you finished it and it was released. I know George would be very proud of how it turned out. THANK YOU!! *Hugs & Kisses* to you!

@garyw1971

Nile Rodgers great job Nile! Just what us GM Fans needed!

@RachelKaplanMini

Thank you for taking the ride on the rollercoaster. I can see why George believed in you. Hitmaker!

@zazanshemshady9682

Amazing & funky tune. George Michael at its best. Thank U, Nile Rodgers.

@debbiedoran4635

Unmistakably George and Nile music gods. Thank you x

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@lmgleo

Nile Rodgers, I know you had said you were supposed to be undertaking a project with George and had seen him only a few days before he passed. This video was well worth waiting for, I am so grateful to David (Austin?) for talking you into it and to you for being such a great friend and sharing it with all his fans, who miss him everyday. This just packs all the great memories into one great tribute to this lovely man. Thank you Mr. Rodgers.

@traci4187

I'll admit to being slightly addicted to this song - Nile did a great job with both the production and the video. Love how hints of other GM songs are strung through this one, which completely ties in with using previous videos to create this one. The work and love that went into both the song and video are evident!

@josephdanielrivard8079

Yes, It's a Amazing Video, I thought he was still Alive when It was Made, till I checked it out...Great Job❤

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