She took up piano at the age of five, attending Manhattan's Third Street Music School for two years, going on to the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island's Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute. There she met vocal coach Elizabeth McCullough, who worked with her through high school. She is a graduate of Staten Island Technical High School and Binghamton University, where she received a degree in theatre.
Her influences range from Fiona Apple to Coldplay. She regularly appears at Manhattan venues such as The Knitting Factory, CBGB's Gallery, Bar 169, The Sidewalk Cafe, Kenny's Castaways, and Pianos.
She began recording music in 2002, releasing Slow the Rain independently in January of 2005. In 2006, Ingrid released her second album Girls and Boys. Her music has recently enjoyed a bit more commercial success with songs like "Breakable" and "Keep Breathing" being featured on ABC show Grey's Anatomy, as well as a 2007 Old Navy commercial being set to her song "The Way I Am".
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Do it now
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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Talking about nothing, oh we're talking about us
Watching as the world goes hammering on
Hammering on
You say that you've got nothing left
There's nothing left in you to find
You're gonna ride it out gonna wait it out
No one's gonna wait for you
No one's gonna wait for you
So do it now
Do it right now
Don't waste a minute on the darkness and the pity sitting in your mind
And do it right now
And do it right now
Everything will stop on a dime
Everything will crash into itself in good time
Do you want to beat your own heart beat your own heart
Or leave it behind, leave it behind
No one's gonna wait for you
No one's gonna wait for you
So do it now
Do it right now
Don't waste a minute on the darkness and the pity sitting in your mind
And do it right now
And do it right now
I'm gonna get up I'm gonna get right out of bed, get out of my bed
You're gonna stand up, you're gonna stand right up again, stand right up again
I'm gonna get up I'm gonna get out of my bed, get out of my head
You're gonna stand up, you're gonna stand up
You're gonna stand up
You're gonna stand up
So do it now
Do it right now
Don't waste a minute on the darkness and the pity sitting in your mind
And do it right now
And do it right now
Do it right now
(Do it right now)
The song "Do It Now" by Ingrid Michaelson urges the listener to take control of their life and not waste any moment being stagnant. The first verse highlights a conversation between two people on a bus who are discussing their individual lives. They acknowledge the busy and chaotic world moving around them, but they are not actively participating in it. The second verse speaks to a darker place where one person feels lost and directionless, unable to find anything left within themselves to keep going. The chorus becomes a call to action, encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives and not wait for anyone else to do it for them.
The bridge reinforces this message even further, declaring that everything will come to a halt eventually and it's up to the individual to make the most of their life. The final chorus ends with an expression of determination from both the singer and the listener to get up and start living, no matter what they've been through.
Overall, "Do It Now" is a song that speaks to feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and apathy that many people experience. However, it also provides a message of hope and empowerment, reminding the listener that they have the power to change their own situation and live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in the back of the bus
We're just sitting in the back of the bus, not really talking about anything important.
Talking about nothing, oh we're talking about us
We're talking about ourselves, but it's really just small talk and not getting into anything real or deep.
Watching as the world goes hammering on
We're just watching the world go by, continuing on with its busy ways.
You say that you've got nothing left
You feel like you have nothing left to give, no energy or motivation.
There's nothing left in you to find
You think there's nothing within you that you can tap into for strength or inspiration.
You're gonna ride it out gonna wait it out
You're just going to try to make it through, without really doing anything proactive to change your situation.
Living to die, you're living to die
You're just going through the motions, not really living or enjoying life, just waiting for the end.
No one's gonna wait for you
No one is going to put things on hold for you, waiting for you to feel motivated or inspired again.
So do it now
Don't wait any longer, take action now.
Do it right now
Take action immediately, without hesitation.
Don't waste a minute on the darkness and the pity sitting in your mind
Don't dwell on negative thoughts or self-pity, as they won't lead to anything productive.
Everything will stop on a dime
Life can change in an instant, so make the most of what you have now.
Everything will crash into itself in good time
Things will fall into place when the time is right, so don't worry about forcing things to happen on your own timeline.
Do you want to beat your own heart beat your own heart
Do you want to truly live and feel alive, beating your own heart and following your own passions?
Or leave it behind, leave it behind
Or do you want to live a life without really engaging with it, leaving your true self behind?
I'm gonna get up I'm gonna get right out of bed, get out of my bed
I'm going to make a change, get out of bed and start living my life to the fullest.
You're gonna stand up, you're gonna stand right up again, stand right up again
You're going to dust yourself off and get back up again, even after setbacks or failures.
I'm gonna get up I'm gonna get out of my bed, get out of my head
I'm going to stop overthinking and start taking action to actively make changes in my life.
You're gonna stand up, you're gonna stand up
You're going to stand up for yourself and what you believe in, rather than staying down and feeling defeated.
Do it right now
Take action immediately, without delay or hesitation.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: INGRID MICHAELSON
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