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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Overboard
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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And I don't need anyone to cut my meat for me
I'm a big girl now, see my big girl shoes
It'll take more than just a breeze to make me
Fall over, fall over, fall overboard, overboard
Fall overboard just so you can catch me
She comes out at night when the moon's filled up and your eyes are
Bright, then I think I simply aught to
Fall over, fall over, fall overboard, overboard
Fall overboard just so you can catch me
You can catch me
I watch the ships go sailing by
I play the girl will you play the guy
And I never thought I'd be the type
To fall, to fall, to fall, to fall to fall
To fall over, fall over, fall overboard, overboard
Fall overboard just so you can catch me
You can catch me, you can catch me, you can catch
I watch the ships go sailing by I be your girl will you be my guy
And I never thought I'd be the type to fall, to fall
To fall, to fall, to fall
To fall over, fall over, fall overboard, overboard
Fall overboard just so you can catch me
You can catch me, you can catch me
The song "Overboard" by Ingrid Michaelson is a story about a girl who believes she is independent and strong, but deep down she longs for someone to catch her when she falls. In the first verse, she sings about how she can do things on her own and does not need anyone's help. However, in the chorus, she expresses her desire to fall overboard just so someone can catch her. She wants to be rescued and taken care of.
In the second verse, the girl is shown to be playful and imaginative as she pretends to be a girl watching ships sail by and asking a boy to play the role of the guy. She discovers that she is not as tough as she thinks she is when the "distressing damsel" within her comes out at night when the moon is full and bright. She realizes that she should allow herself to be vulnerable and fall overboard.
Overall, the song is a message about the human need for companionship and love. The girl may be strong, but she also craves someone to catch her when she falls, someone to love her and protect her.
Line by Line Meaning
I could write my name by the age of three
I was advanced even as a child
And I don't need anyone to cut my meat for me
I am independent and self-sufficient
I'm a big girl now, see my big girl shoes
I am growing and maturing
It'll take more than just a breeze to make me fall over
I am strong and resilient
But as strong as I seem to think I am my distressing damsel
Despite appearing strong, I have vulnerabilities and fears
She comes out at night when the moon's filled up and your eyes are bright
My insecurities are amplified in romantic settings
Then I think I simply ought to fall overboard
I am torn between vulnerability and self-preservation
Fall overboard just so you can catch me
I have a desire for someone to support and care for me
I watch the ships go sailing by
I observe others living their lives
I play the girl will you play the guy
I engage in flirtatious behavior
And I never thought I'd be the type to fall
I am surprised by my own vulnerabilities
To fall overboard just so you can catch me
I yearn for someone to support and care for me
You can catch me
I am willing to be vulnerable with the right person
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: INGRID MICHAELSON
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Kasidy Lambert
By far her best album, in my opinion
SlupitaB
Thank god for sick days saved up to take time off to fall apart. Thank u for your music👍 such a important very sad time in my life, so many memories this whole album means to me❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Paige Queen B
My fave album for a long time.
Niko wise
this is the best album. i can't even really listen to the others. I love this!
JKsnatchers
It’s amazing read the comments and found more people that loves this song too!
KAMO
Sounds very ncie!
Cristian Gusman
Another day made.
Bruno Mendoza
Ingrid a question you do not know your Slow The rain
Justin Kaomi
One Tree Hill 4x14