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)
For the Love of You
George Michael Lyrics
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I know the taste of victory
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
I was crippled emotionally
Somehow I made it through the heartache, yes, I did
Oh, I escaped (aha ha)
I found my way out of the darkness
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
Uh huh
With an endless desire, I kept on searching
Sure in time our eyes would meet
And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over
One touch and you set me free
No, I don't regret a single moment, no, I don't
(I know you don't) Looking back
When I think of all those disappointments
I just laugh (I know you do), I just laugh
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
When the mountain was high, I still believed
When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, oh
I knew you were waiting, hey, I knew you were waiting for me
So we were drawn together through destiny, ooh boy, ooh
I know this love we share was meant to be, oh
(Knew you were waiting) Ooh, yeah
(Knew you were waiting) I knew you were waiting
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) I didn't falter, no
(I still believed) When the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) Nothing can stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) No, I
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) When the mountain was high
(I still believed) Oh, when the valley was low
(It didn't stop me) No, it didn't stop me, no
(Knew you were waiting) stop me
(Knew you were waiting for me)
(I didn't falter) Oh, oh yeah
(I still believed) Oh, I still believed
(It didn't stop me) Do you know it couldn't stop me now? No
(Knew you were waiting)
Someday (someway), some place (somehow)
For me
(I didn't falter) When the valley was low
(I still believed) I still believe (I believed, I believed)
(It didn't stop me) Yeah, it couldn't stop me
The lyrics to George Michael's song, I Knew You Were Waiting, speaks of triumph over adversity, love, and destiny. The song's opening lines of "Like a warrior that fights and wins the battle, I know the taste of victory" suggests that the singer has overcome an obstacle, and despite being "crippled emotionally," they managed to "escape" the "shadow." The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has persevered through difficult times and is determined to succeed. This is evidenced by the lines: "When the river was deep, I didn't falter. When the mountain was high, I still believed. When the valley was low, it didn't stop me, no no."
The song speaks of hope and an eventual union of two people who were meant to be together despite difficult odds: "I knew this love we share was meant to be." The singer's endless desire to keep searching until they eventually meet the object of their affection suggests a belief in fate and destiny.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Knew You Were Waiting" can be interpreted as an uplifting message of perseverance and how love, destiny, and faith can help individuals overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a warrior that fights and wins the battle
I know what victory tastes like
Though I went through some nights consumed by the shadows
I've been emotionally crippled during tough times
Somehow I made it through the heartache, yes, I did
I got through the pain, I escaped the darkness
I found my way out of the darkness
I overcame my emotional distress
When the river was deep, I didn't falter
I faced adversity bravely
When the mountain was high, I still believed
Even when things were difficult, I held onto hope
I knew you were waiting, I knew you were waiting for me
I always had faith that I'd meet my true love
With an endless desire, I kept on searching
I never stopped looking for love
And like a bridge that's on fire, the hurt is over
Meeting my true love meant an end to my pain
No, I don't regret a single moment
I wouldn't change anything that's led me to this point
I just laugh
When I think back on disappointments, I find humor in them
So we were drawn together through destiny
Our love was meant to happen
I know this love we share was meant to be
Our love is destined to last
Nothing can stop me, no
No obstacle or challenge can hinder me
Do you know it couldn't stop me now? No
I am unstoppable in the face of adversity
Someday (someway), some place (somehow)
I knew that we'd meet
I still believe
I have faith in our love
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dennis Morgan, Simon Climie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jofrances3296
Beautiful man & soul, I drift away on a beautiful cloud just listening too his angelic voice. 🥰🥰🥰
@mysofaiscomfy
Miss him so much 💔
@jofrances3296
Me too he’s always here through his music ❤❤
@tanastoiberg7981
What a poetic thing to say about George Michael. So true. He has that feeling, doesn't he? His voice is like a stream of velvet to my ears. I wish he was still here to grace our presence. George Michael was a troubled person who needed to find peace within. This eludes so many. However, when i hear a good piece of music, i feel it. 💗
@jofrances3296
tanas thank you George has left us beautiful soul searching music. To ease us through this life journey
@tanastoiberg7981
@@jofrances3296 so true. Music soothes the soul. I listen to my favorite musicians every day so i can calm my mind. It certainly helps. 🙂
@CarelessWhisper727
George Michael makes everthing sound better. Such great talent in one man. I have been listening to him since 1984. Now my kids listening to him. I am sure their kids will be listening to it as well. That is what great music is--timeless.
@ruthbuckingham4625
Sheila mcfarlane George always said in his interviews he wanted to be remembered for his music & he always will be.I still can’t believe he is gone.
❤️😍😪🎄
@paularibeiro4722
Timeless 🌈
@user-rc8ss9ky8k
Россия 🇷🇺. Любим, помним 🙏❤💗💖💕💞💓♥🌹