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)
Safe
George Michael Lyrics
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I know how strong I can appear
But your don't know the days
Since somebody loved me
You came
And led me through that door again
You say you want to stay
But you don't know me (no you don't)
You make me feel safe
Someday
My darkest fears will find their way
After all
Somebody loves me
All day
My heart tells strangers how I feel
And it's hard not to feel this way
When you thought your future was on prescription
You make me feel safe
The lyrics of George Michael's song "Safe" express the vulnerability and emotional intimacy associated with entering into a new relationship. The persona seems to indicate a tough exterior whilst revealing a softer side that he had been concealing within himself. The first verse "Sweet thing, I know how strong I can appear" suggests that the persona portrays himself as being strong, unbreakable and unaffected by past hurt and trauma, however, the following line "But you don't know the days since somebody loved me" portrays his emotional vulnerability towards love and affection. The following verse "You came, and led me through that door again, You say you want to stay but you don't know me no you don't" indicates the persona's scepticism towards his partner's intentions as he fears that they might not accept him for who he is, flaws and all. The persona then expresses gratitude for his partner's presence in his life, stating "You make me feel safe" indicating that he feels secure and comfortable enough to let his guard down.
The chorus "Someday my darkest fears will find their way, After all, somebody loves me, All day my heart tells strangers how I feel, And it's hard not to feel this way when you thought your future was on prescription, You make me feel safe" denotes that while the persona is aware of his emotional shortcomings, he is determined to confront his fears and trust his partner with his feelings. The reference to his future being on a prescription connotes the idea that the persona had imagined his future in a certain way and is now forced to reassess his goals and values based on his newfound love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet thing
Addressing someone dear and beloved
I know how strong I can appear
I may seem composed and strong, but I have my own insecurities
But your don't know the days
You are not aware of the difficult times I have been through
Since somebody loved me
Since I have received genuine affection and care from someone
You came
You entered my life
And led me through that door again
You helped me overcome my fears and doubts
You say you want to stay
You express your desire to be with me for the long haul
But you don't know me (no you don't)
But you don't truly understand who I am or what I have been through
You make me feel safe
Despite my past, I feel secure and protected with you
Someday
At some point in the future
My darkest fears will find their way
My deepest worries and anxieties will catch up with me
After all
In the end
Somebody loves me
Knowing that someone cares for me provides comfort and reassurance
All day
Throughout the day
My heart tells strangers how I feel
I wear my heart on my sleeve and share my emotions with strangers
And it's hard not to feel this way
It's difficult to suppress these feelings
When you thought your future was on prescription
When you believed that your future was predetermined
You make me feel safe
You provide me with a sense of security and comfort
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hughknew5378
Legends are never forgotten 🙏
@Hakim21210
He had an extraordinary voice!
@happytobealivelulu1587
He had such a beautiful voice. Can't stop listening to this song.
@kimhyatt5299
A great musician. He has a lot of songs that didn't get the appreciation they deserve. Thanks for keeping his memory alive.
@garyward1493
Safe is phenomenal 👏 best voice god ever created...GM is not dead, very much alive..x
@lesliemonty31
Beautiful, haunting song!
@stevieandrew9008
My thoughts exactly
@carolnalezinski9111
He is now safe in heaven RIP my beautiful angel now
U r SAFE ❤️❤️❤️🙏🇨🇦
@mstyles2667
One of his best. The voice of an angel and now he is one.
RIP George.
@annie4.
Любимый Джордж
..если бы я могла,я бы поставила миллион лайков...Твои песни,уносят меня далеко..к звёздам..Я безумно скучаю по тебе..🥺🥺😢😢💔🌹🌹