Born in East Finchley, Middlesex, Michael rose to fame after forming the pop duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley in 1981. Their first two albums, "Fantastic" (1983) and "Make It Big" (1984), reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart. They had commercial success with singles "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)", "Young Guns (Go for It)", "Bad Boys", "Club Tropicana", "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go", "Last Christmas", "Everything She Wants", “Freedom”, and “I'm Your Man”. Their 1985 tour in China was the first by a Western popular music act and generated worldwide media coverage. Michael took part in Band Aid's UK number-one single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in 1984 and performed at the following year's Live Aid concert.
Michael's first solo single, "Careless Whisper" (1984), reached number one in over 20 countries, including the UK and US. The second solo single, "A Different Corner", also reached number one in 1986. After Wham! disbanded that year, Michael released the number-one duet with Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)". His debut solo album, "Faith" (1987), stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 for 12 weeks and topped the UK Albums Chart. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide. The singles "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", and "Monkey" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Michael became the best-selling music artist of 1988, and "Faith" was awarded Album of the Year at the 1989 Grammy Awards. Michael's second solo album, "Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1" (1990), was also a number one in the UK and yielded the Billboard Hot 100 number one "Praying for Time" and the worldwide hit "Freedom! '90". Michael went on to release a series of multimillion-selling albums, including "Older" (1996), "Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael" (1998), "Songs from the Last Century" (1999), "Patience" (2004), and "Twenty Five" (2006). The albums earned him multiple hits such as "Jesus to a Child", "Fastlove", "Outside", "Amazing", and "An Easier Affair".
Michael came out as gay in 1998 and was an active LGBT rights campaigner and HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser. His personal life, drug use, and legal troubles made headlines following an arrest for public lewdness in 1998 and multiple drug-related offenses. The 2005 documentary "A Different Story" covered his career and personal life. Michael's "25 Live" tour spanned three tours from 2006 to 2008. Michael fell into a coma in 2011 during a bout with pneumonia but later recovered. He performed his final concert at London's Earls Court in 2012. Michael died of heart disease on Christmas Day in 2016 at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael
Solo discography
Faith (1987)
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990)
Older (1996)
Songs from the Last Century (1999)
Patience (2004)
Wham! discography
Fantastic (1983)
Make It Big (1984)
Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986)
As
George Michael Lyrics
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And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Always
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day
As today I know I'm living
But tomorrow could make me the past
But that I mustn't fear, 'cause you're here
And now I know deep in my mind
The love of me I felt behind
And I'll be loving you always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Lovin' you
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Lovin' you
(Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea)
Lovin' you
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Now ain't that lovin' you
(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
Always
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
I be loving you forever
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know that true love asks for nothing (True love don't want a thing)
Her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last forever, another day
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Now I know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
And I'll be loving you always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Lovin' you
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea)
Lovin' you
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Now ain't that lovin' you
(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
Now ain't that lovin' you
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
I be loving you forever
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
I be loving you forever
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
The lyrics to George Michael's song "As" convey the message of eternal love and faithfulness. The song begins with a reference to the constant rotation of the earth around the sun and the blooming of rosebuds in May, which are natural processes that occur without fail. The singer compares this constancy to his love for someone, assuring them that he will love them always, even until the end of time.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the passing of time, acknowledging that he may one day become the past. However, he finds comfort in the love he shares with his partner, knowing that it will endure forever. The song closes with a series of hypothetical scenarios in which the singer declares his eternal love, even if the impossible were to occur.
Overall, "As" is a beautifully written love song that explores the themes of commitment, faithfulness, and the constancy of love. It is a reminder that no matter what happens in life, love can be a source of strength and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
Just as the earth is aware that it needs to move around the sun to keep revolving, I am aware that I need your love to keep me going in life.
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early May
Just as the rosebuds know when they need to bloom and show their beauty, I know when I need to express my love and affection for you.
Just as hate knows love's the cure
Just as hate is aware that love has the power to heal and transform it, I am aware of the healing power of your love for me.
You can rest your mind assure
You can be completely confident and secure in the knowledge that I will always love you and support you.
That I'll be loving you always
I promise that my love for you will never waver and will always be a constant in my life.
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
Just as we cannot predict what will happen tomorrow, I cannot predict what the future will hold for our relationship.
But in passing will grow older every day
As time passes, we will both grow older and experience different phases of life, but my love for you will remain constant.
Just as all that's born is new
Just as everything that is born is new and fresh, my love for you is also new and fresh every day.
You know what I say is true
You can trust and believe that my words are sincere and genuine, and that my love for you will endure.
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
I will love you until the end of time, even if it means waiting until the impossible happens.
Until the ocean covers every mountain high
I will love you until the end of time, even if the impossible happens and the ocean covers all the mountains in the world.
Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four
I will love you until the end of time, no matter how impossible or absurd the future may seem.
Until the day that is the day that are no more
I will love you until the end of time, even if the world and everything in it ceases to exist.
Did you know that true love asks for nothing
True love does not ask for anything in return, it is simply given and received.
Her acceptance is the way we pay
The way we show our love is by accepting and appreciating each other for who we are.
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
Life has given us the assurance that true love will last forever and beyond.
To last through forever and another day
True love will endure for eternity, and will keep growing and evolving with each passing day.
As today I know I'm living
Just as I am certain that I am alive today, I am certain of my love for you.
But tomorrow could make me the past
I am aware that tomorrow is uncertain and that anything could happen, but my love for you will remain constant.
But that I mustn't fear, 'cause you're here
I don't need to fear the future because you are here with me, and I know that our love will conquer any challenge.
And now I know deep in my mind
I am certain and confident in my love for you, it is rooted deep in my heart and mind.
The love of me I felt behind
The love that I felt for you in the past is still with me and will continue to grow into the future.
Lovin' you
My love for you will never fade, and will always be constant and deep.
Until the dolphins fly and parrots live at sea
I will love you until the end of time, even if the impossible happens and dolphins start to fly and parrots live in the sea.
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
I will love you until the end of time, even if our lives become like a dream that we will one day wake up from.
Until the day is night and night becomes the day
I will love you until the end of time, even if everything in the world is turned upside down and nothing makes sense anymore.
I be loving you forever
My love for you will last forever and will never fade, no matter what happens in the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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