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)
Flawless
George Michael Lyrics
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'Cause you're beautiful (maybe tonight, they'll see you tonight)
Beautiful
Beautiful
And it's no good waiting by the window
It's no good waiting for the sun
They don't fall in the laps of no one
And it's no good
Waiting, waiting
And it's no good
Waiting
You've got to go to the city
Always the same
Always the same dreams, yeah, yeah
Always the same (yes, you're movin' up)
Well, you've got to think of something
'Cause your job pays you nothing
But you've got the things God gave you
So the music may yet be your savior
Got to be a way, some way
Got to be some way to make your way to the light (all the girls say)
Got to be some way, today, today, maybe tonight, maybe tonight
And it's always the same
Always the same dreams, yeah, yeah
Always the same (yes, you're movin' up)
You're beautiful, you are, and you know it
You're wasted here, you're a star
In this small town of hand-me-downs who don't even know it
Sometimes it brings you down
Sometimes it eats you up
Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow
It doesn't get better
Don't you know you've got to go to the city?
You've got to reach the other side of the glass
I think you'll make it in the city, baby
I think you know that you are more than just
Some fucked up piece of ass
Got to be a way, some way
Got to be some way to make your way to the light (all the boys say)
Got to be some way, today, today, maybe tonight
They'll see you tonight
And it's always the same
Always the same
Always the same dreams, yeah, yeah
Always the same (yes, you're movin' up)
'Cause you're beautiful (like no other)
'Cause you're beautiful (take me, make me)
'Cause you're beautiful (maybe tonight, they'll see you tonight)
Beautiful
Beautiful
And it's no good waiting by the window
It's no good waiting for the sun
Please believe me, the things you dream of
They don't fall in the laps of no one
And it's no good
Waiting, waiting
And it's no good
Waiting
You've got to go to the city
You've got to go to the city
They're going to find you there
'Cause you're beautiful
'Cause you're beautiful
Sometimes it brings you down
Sometimes it eats you up
Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow and
It doesn't get better
Don't you know you've got to go to the city?
You've got to reach the other side of the glass
I think you'll make it in the city, baby
I think you know that you are more than just
Some fucked up piece of ass
More than just
Sid, you've got to think of something
'Cause your job pays you nothing
But you've got the things God gave you
So the music may yet be your savior
Do you want a savior, savior?
Say that you do
You know you're wasted here, wasted here
And there ain't no miracles happening any time soon
The song "Flawless" by George Michael is a motivational song about pursuing one's dreams even when it seems impossible. The lyrics mention that the person being addressed in the song is "beautiful" and "wasted" in their current small town setting, and that they should go to the city to make their dreams of being a musician a reality. The song stresses that it is important to take action rather than waiting for opportunities to come to you, as it says "It's no good waiting by the window / It's no good waiting for the sun / Please believe me, the things you dream of / They don't fall in the laps of no one." The song offers hope and encouragement to those chasing their dreams, and is especially poignant given George Michael's own experience of growing up in a small town and becoming a superstar despite the odds against him.
The chorus of "Flawless" uses repetition of the word "beautiful" to reinforce the idea that the person being addressed is special and deserves to be successful. The lyrics also mention the difficulty of chasing one's dreams: "Sometimes it brings you down / Sometimes it eats you up / Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow," but ultimately emphasizes the importance of being persistent and proactive: "Got to be some way to make your way to the light."
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause you're beautiful (like no other)
You are absolutely stunning and unique in every way.
'Cause you're beautiful (maybe tonight, they'll see you tonight)
With your timeless beauty, tonight might be the night for everyone to see it.
And it's no good waiting by the window
It's not productive to just wait idly by without taking any action.
It's no good waiting for the sun
Waiting around for things to happen won't make them happen any faster.
Please believe me, the things you dream of
Your aspirations and dreams are worth fighting for and can be achieved through hard work.
They don't fall in the laps of no one
Success and fulfillment require effort and perseverance, it cannot be achieved easily.
And it's no good waiting, waiting
Procrastination and inactivity won't make anything better, you need to take the first step.
You've got to go to the city
To achieve your dreams of success, you need to move on from your current situation and reach out for better opportunities.
Always the same dreams, yeah, yeah
You've had these same aspirations for a long time and it's time to make them a reality.
Yes, you're movin' up
You are making progress towards your goals and moving up in the world.
Well, you've got to think of something
If you want change to happen, you need to be proactive and come up with a plan.
'Cause your job pays you nothing
Your current job is not paying you enough and you need to find a better opportunity.
But you've got the things God gave you
You have natural talents and gifts that you can use to achieve success.
So the music may yet be your savior
Music could be the thing that saves you from your current situation and helps you to achieve your dreams.
Got to be a way, some way
You have to believe that there is a way to achieve your dreams and keep striving for it.
Got to be some way to make your way to the light (all the girls say)
You need to find a path towards success and keep pushing, even when it gets tough.
Got to be some way, today, today, maybe tonight
You need to take action now, and today could be the day that leads you towards success.
They'll see you tonight
Through hard work and dedication, you will finally be recognized and achieve the success that you deserve.
You're wasted here, you're a star
You have so much potential, but your talents are being wasted in your current situation.
In this small town of hand-me-downs who don't even know it
The people around you don't recognize your potential and keep you stuck in your current situation.
Sometimes it brings you down
Your current situation can be depressing and hold you back from progress.
Sometimes it eats you up
It's easy to feel overwhelmed and consumed by the anxieties of your current situation.
Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow
You can feel like your mind is about to explode with all the stress you experience in your life.
And it doesn't get better
You might feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and that things will never improve.
You've got to reach the other side of the glass
You need to break through the barriers holding you back and reach for your goals.
I think you'll make it in the city, baby
You have the potential to succeed and make your dreams a reality if you take the chance.
I think you know that you are more than just some fucked up piece of ass
You know you are capable of achieving greatness and are more than just an object to be used.
Sid, you've got to think of something
You need to be creative and find a solution to your problems.
Do you want a savior, savior?
Are you willing to do what it takes to make your dreams come true?
Say that you do
You need to be committed to making your dreams come true and push forward towards success.
And there ain't no miracles happening any time soon
You must take action and work towards your goals instead of waiting for a miracle to happen.
'Cause you're beautiful (take me, make me)
You are so captivating and enchanting that you can take anyone's breath away.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MJJN LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary Turnier, Eric Matthew, Oliver W Stumm, Nashom Wooden, Paul Alexander, George Michael
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