Through
George Michael Lyrics
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I think it's over
See, everything has changed
And all this hatred may just make me strong enough
To walk away
Well, they may chase me to the ends of the earth
But I've got you babe
But I've had my say, babe
So hear me now
I've enough of these chains
I know they're of my making
No one else to blame for where I stand today
I've no memory of truth
But suddenly the audience is so cruel
So God, hey God you know why I'm through
Through
I guess it's tough, I guess I'm older
And everything must change
But all this cruelty and money instead of love
People, have we no shame?
They may chase me to the ends of the earth
But I've got you babe
And they may take away the things that I've worked for
But you'll pull me through, babe
It's so clear to me now
I've enough of these chains
Life is there for the taking
What kind of fool would remain in this, in this cheap gilded cage
I've no memory of truth
But suddenly the audience is so cruel
Oh God, I'm sorry
I think I'm through
I think I'm through
I think I, I know I
I'm through
The lyrics of George Michael’s song “Through” speak about a feeling of being trapped in one’s own life and having had enough of the constraints keeping one in place. The artist starts by admitting that a certain situation has come to an end, and everything has changed. However, the hatred that this ending has brought to the artist may have made them strong enough to walk away from it. The verses that follow are about the cruelty that the artist has experienced from others and how hard it is to deal with an audience that is not kind. The artist expresses their frustration with the chains that they have created for themselves and no one else to blame but them. Even though the artist does not have a memory of the truth, the cruel audience can be overwhelming. This is a cry for help. In the end, the artist repeats that he is done with this situation and that he knows it’s time to move on.
The lyrics of “Through” are an outcry for help, as the artist depicts a state of being trapped in a toxic situation. The saying “hope is the last thing that dies” might be describing the feeling in the lyrics. The artist is hopeful that he can make it out of this situation, as he tells his loved one that even though they may chase him down to the ends of the earth, he has her. That's where the real beauty of the song lies — not in the situation the artist is expressing their frustration about but in the support system that he has with his loved one. Towards the end, the artist realizes that life is meant to be lived to its fullest and not to be constrained to societal barriers that might be holding them back. With this realization, the artist can finally breathe and let go of the chains that were holding him back.
Line by Line Meaning
Is that enough?
George Michael seems to be questioning whether his current success and fame are enough for him and if there is something more he could strive for
I think it's over
George Michael may be feeling that his time in the limelight is coming to an end and that he needs to move on and find something new to pursue
See, everything has changed
The world around George Michael has changed, especially with regard to how people treat him and view his work, which is causing him to reevaluate his purpose and goals
And all this hatred may just make me strong enough
Despite facing criticism and hatred from others, George Michael believes that he can emerge from it all stronger and more resilient
To walk away
George Michael is contemplating leaving behind his current situation and starting anew, perhaps in search of something more fulfilling
Well, they may chase me to the ends of the earth
George Michael is aware that he may face backlash or persecution for his decisions, but he is determined to stay true to himself and pursue what makes him happy
But I've got you babe
Despite the challenges he faces, George Michael has someone by his side who loves and supports him, which makes him feel more confident and secure in his choices
And they may strip me of the things that I've worked for
George Michael acknowledges that his career success and wealth may not be sustainable, and that he may lose everything he's worked hard to achieve
But I've had my say, babe
Regardless of his eventual fate, George Michael is satisfied that he's spoken his truth and made his mark on the world
So hear me now
George Michael is calling for others to listen to what he has to say and take him seriously
I've enough of these chains
George Michael is feeling trapped by the constraints of his current situation and desires to break free from them
I know they're of my making
George Michael has come to the realization that he himself is responsible for the limitations that are holding him back and therefore can overcome them
No one else to blame for where I stand today
George Michael accepts full responsibility for his current situation and recognizes that he alone has the power to change it
I've no memory of truth
George Michael is feeling disillusioned and unsure about what is real and true in his life
But suddenly the audience is so cruel
George Michael is feeling hurt and betrayed by his fans and critics, who he feels have turned on him
So God, hey God you know why I'm through
George Michael is appealing to a higher power for guidance and understanding as he reaches a breaking point in his life
I guess it's tough, I guess I'm older
George Michael recognizes that life is difficult and that he is getting older, which emphasizes the importance of living authentically and pursuing what truly matters to him
And everything must change
George Michael understands that change is inevitable and necessary in order to continue growing and evolving as a person
But all this cruelty and money instead of love
George Michael is feeling disillusioned by the state of the world, which seems to prioritize making money and being cruel over showing love and kindness
People, have we no shame?
George Michael is questioning the values and actions of society as a whole, wondering why people seem to prioritize selfishness and negativity over more positive traits
But you'll pull me through, babe
Despite the hardships he faces, George Michael is confident that his loved ones will help and support him through tough times and help him see things through to the other side
It's so clear to me now
George Michael has had a moment of clarity and now understands his situation and what he needs to do to move forward
Life is there for the taking
George Michael believes that life is full of opportunities and potential, and that he needs to seize them in order to live a fulfilling life
What kind of fool would remain in this, in this cheap gilded cage
George Michael is asking why anyone would choose to remain trapped in a false world of luxury and convenience, when true happiness and authenticity can only be found by breaking free
Oh God, I'm sorry
George Michael is expressing regret and remorse for some past actions or decisions and hopes that a higher power can forgive him
I think I'm through
George Michael has come to a realization that he's reached the end of his current path and must move on to something new
I think I'm through
George Michael repeats this line to emphasize his certainty that it is time for him to close this chapter of his life
I think I, I know I
George Michael is expressing his absolute certainty that he's ready to move on and pursue a new path
I'm through
George Michael is declaring that he's finished with his current situation and is ready to face whatever comes next as he starts a new chapter in his life
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Michael
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glynis t
This was his personal confession - his guilt. He's hurt very much. He wished to have his own children. That he did not have children with his love affairs. He had much hatred toward his first love when they're reunited after all those years. Often they have many people who had meddlesome to advise him how to live or to love. Their prides and their egos have built their outside walls as they're getting order. It's strange things they found out later in life that they've many same characters.
He was misunderstood her for all the wrong things and he had prejudiced against her. He told her that he was troubled with laws and was into heavy drugs, had few affairs and few gay partners. He was devastating for lost his mother and his beloved of his life. As he found out her life, he's was very jealous of her past affairs.
She didn't have blamed him or she mad at him. She was believed his right to have his freedom, or his choice of love for his happiness, or if he have faith or not. The fancy materials lifestyle was not that important of what she wanted and needed. She was a good teacher to him as they met. She wished that he could see that sooner if she was a first special person in his life. He should have reunited with her sooner, and he should try harder to keep her at the beginning. He was suffering greatly pains from the loss of his beloved parter. She was trying to help him, but her truth words (straight forward from her mind - liked his beings too) reminded his real senses about his beloved partner. He's not being reasonable and being fair with her. He was even much disliked her. She felt very bad if they're strangers.
It's miracles that God had brought them together at the beginning - they both had changed their life. She had never told him that (She had tried to kill herself and she was a survivor before he met her) She was so lost and had heart broken with her childhood buddies (gays). He hatred her much for those years for he thought he was being used. She did not have explained to him or she have any good reason to break up on their second year Xmas day. Later, he met few ladies try to get her jealous or try to hurt her. She had to move far away where she could not see him again.
God's given her strong faith through now and then. She's still loved him (she was afraid of losing him for their love, she would rather cease the moment ... ) and she cared about him very much. She did not mad at him, and she tried to understand how he was sufferings. Too much to late for them. It was terrible things that he had been gone this way. She felt very sad and devastated to seeing him so unhappy. Then, last time she could say praying with him together for their times!! God knows what's going on with their lives!
George Evangelia
Χρήμα... δεσμίδες της απάτης
Έρωτας... θερμίδες της αγάπης
Καύσιμα είναι όλα
Βάλε απ' οποίο σ'αρέσει.
Το πιο αδύναμο, όμως, θα στερέψει...
Το δυνατό δε θα το 'χεις προβλέψει.
Ξέρεις τι θα νικήσει?
Ο Έρωτας... που πηγάζει από την Αγάπη.!
Δεν μιλώ ρομαντικά. Τα λόγια μου είναι ωμά.
ΑΓΆΠΗ.... το πιο δυνατό συναίσθημα στο σύμπαν.!!!
Είναι η δύναμη της δύναμης...
Σε πάει ψηλά, τα πάντα νικά, όλα τα αψηφά.
Βέβαια, εμείς πιστεύουμε μόνο σε αυτά που βλέπουμε.
Το 'χουμε σαν ιερό καθήκον...
Από παιδιά αυτο μαθαίνουμε κατ'οικον...
Ξεχνάμε ότι τα πιο σημαντικά είναι αυτά που δεν μπορούμε να δούμε.
Γι'αυτό και μένουμε στάσιμοι...
Λυπάμαι, αλλά στη χαζομάρα είμαστε διάσημοι...
Υπάρχουν δύο γυναίκες..
Διάλεξε. Η Φραγκατη και η Αγάπη.
Πλάνη πανίσχυρη είναι η Φραγκατη....
Πλάτη πανίσχυρη είναι η Αγάπη...
Σήκω ψηλά!!!
Samittoxx
George did it, he changed my life. Thank you so much for being here legend. This track has such a deep meaning, and that's what makes it so awesome and beautiful. R.I.P.
Zaheer Mohammed
It's past midnight and I'm listening to this as I fall slowly asleep, sinking gently into my mattress, slowly to the vocals of this song..thank you George Michael
Lady Grinning Soul
You too? Great 😎
Simon Cook
4 am here
NMACog
now listen to the lyrics .....
Abhishek Mishra
Wow u can type while sinking and going to sleep. Amazing
April Showers
This song always brings me to tears, I had the absolute pleasure of hearing this beautiful man sing this live ❤️ you will forever be loved & missed 😢
Sophie Michael
I heard him live many times and feel so blessed , i will forever love him
Mark Stevens
The mans voice is class what a loss went to see him at Wembley so glad shame we can't see him again 😪😪😪
Matthew Read
Wish I would have seen him live and met him.