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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Light Me Up
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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But your arms were open at my door
And you taught me what a life is for
To see that ordinary, isn't
Light me up again
Light me up again
And I want to see you with my eyes
But I see you in the fireflies
And how extraordinary is that
Light me up again
Light me up again
And you don't hold back
So I won't hold back
And you don't look back
So I won't look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
And you don't hold back
So I won't hold back
And you don't look back
So I won't look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
And you don't hold back
So I won't hold back
And you don't look back
So I won't look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
Light me up again
Light me up again
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
Ingrid Michaelson's "Light Me Up" is a song about finding unexpected love and being willing to take a chance on it. The singer begins by admitting that the person in front of her is not what she was looking for, but their willingness to offer comfort and support at her doorstep changed everything. Through their time together, the two of them learn about the beauty of life and how it is often found in the most ordinary things.
The chorus "Light me up again" represents a desire to feel alive and an urge to continue to seek adventure and new experiences. The singer wants to feel this excitement with her partner and shares that she wants to see the world with them by her side. She highlights how they have found love in the small things such as fireflies and encourages them to continue to support each other in all their endeavors.
The final lines "We are, we are, we are tonight, We are, we are, we are forever" solidify the singer's commitment to their relationship. She believes that the love they share will last a lifetime and that they will continue to find joy in each other and in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're not what I was looking for
Initially, you may not have been the person I expected or searched for
But your arms were open at my door
However, you demonstrated kindness by welcoming me with open arms
And you taught me what a life is for
You helped me understand the purpose of life and how to enjoy it
To see that ordinary, isn't
You showed me that there is beauty in the mundane and ordinary things in life
Light me up again
I want to feel alive and energized again, like you did before
And I want to keep us all alive
I want to maintain the connection and happiness we have found
And I want to see you with my eyes
I want to appreciate your existence with all my senses
But I see you in the fireflies
Your presence and impact are felt and visible in the world around me, even in small things like fireflies
And how extraordinary is that
It's incredible to think about how much of an impact you have on my life and the world around us
And you don't hold back
You are authentic and genuine in how you express yourself
So I won't hold back
I will reciprocate that authenticity and openness with you
And you don't look back
You are not afraid of change, and you move forward confidently
So I won't look back
I will take a similar approach and embrace the future with optimism
We are, we are, we are tonight
Together, we exist and are present in this moment
We are, we are, we are forever
Our connection and impact on each other will have a lasting effect
Light me up again
Again, I want to feel alive and energized like you make me feel
Light me up again
Repeating the desire to feel that same energy and connection
Light me up again
Asking for that spark and energy to continue
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: CASON COOLEY, KATIE HERZIG, INGRID MICHAELSON
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Well you’re not what I was looking for
But your arms were open at my door
And you taught me what a life is for
To see that ordinary, isn’t
Light me up again
Light me up again
And I want to keep us all alive
And I want to see you with my eyes
But I see you in the fireflies
And how extraordinary is that
Light me up again
Light me up again
And you don’t hold back
So I won’t hold back
And you don’t look back
So I won’t look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
And you don’t hold back
So I won’t hold back
And you don’t look back
So I won’t look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
And you don’t hold back
So I won’t hold back
And you don’t look back
So I won’t look back
Light me up again
Light me up again
Light me up again
Light me up again
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
We are, we are, we are tonight
We are, we are, we are forever
@morganedubois4754
Before, it was pretty little liars and now it’s just AFTER ❤️
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Morgane Dubois i saw after 2 weeks ago pll now 😔
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👌👌
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and tvd
@anvithabandam9919
I watched pll 2 years ago and the song always used to make me sad. I am watching After right now and it reminds me of pll again.
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I’m in tears with the after scene😩💔
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Enzo and Bonnie. 😍😍😍
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You read my mind
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Yeah❤