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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So Long
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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Who should not hold a loaded gun
And now you sit upon my chest
Knock out my wind, knock out my best
And so long to no disasters and mornings too
And so long to ever-afters, so long to you
Impale me with your tongue, it's true
And slices of me piled sky high
The same old me to the naked eye
But I can't find myself tonight
And so long to no disasters and mornings too
And so long to ever-afters, so long to you
In the lyrics of Ingrid Michaelson's song "So Long," the artist sings about a toxic and suffocating relationship that has changed her into someone she doesn't recognize. The opening lines suggest that the person she's been involved with has made her feel unsafe and unstable, to the point that she feels like she's not allowed to have a weapon. The second line of the song, "And now you sit upon my chest," implies that this person is a burden to her, weighing her down and making it difficult for her to breathe.
The chorus of the song seems to be a farewell to the relationship, with Michaelson saying "so long" to the idea of happily ever after and to the hope that there won't be any more disasters in her life. She's acknowledging that she's at the end of her rope with this person and that she needs to move on for her own well-being.
Later in the song, Michaelson talks about how vulnerable she is to this person and how easily they can hurt her with their words. The line "impale me with your tongue, it's true" is a powerful and disturbing image that illustrates how deeply this relationship has affected her. She's also aware that other people may not be able to see how much she's changed, saying "the same old me to the naked eye," but she doesn't recognize herself.
Overall, "So Long" is a sad but powerful reflection on the end of a relationship that's left Michaelson feeling trapped and unable to be herself.
Line by Line Meaning
You've made me into someone
You have influenced me to become someone
Who should not hold a loaded gun
I am not capable of handling a dangerous weapon
And now you sit upon my chest
You are burdening me with your presence
Knock out my wind, knock out my best
You are causing me to lose my breath and my ability to do my best
And so long to no disasters and mornings too
I am saying goodbye to a life without catastrophes and calm mornings
And so long to ever-afters, so long to you
I am bidding farewell to the idea of a happy ending and to you
I am soft for only you
I am vulnerable and sensitive only for you
Impale me with your tongue, it's true
Your words can hurt me deeply and painfully
And slices of me piled sky high
Parts of my identity are on display for all to see
The same old me to the naked eye
I may look the same as always to others
But I can't find myself tonight
I am feeling lost and disconnected from myself
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Ingrid Michaelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christinahardy8762
She is really good at putting her feeling into words. For me, they're all colors. Last year I broke my arm, and they told me to describe what it felt like. The only thing I could say was "hot pink pain."
@fkdjdjcmckdjdjf3728
synesthesia
@wayoftheforesthand
LOVE your music Ingrid. You are hands down my favorite female artist.
@zwischenzweiwelte94
Ingrid, somehow everything you write makes sense out of an otherwise very confusing world. Thanks for your beautiful music :)
@mokach7339
Dude, this album is all bangers
@castawaygibo9661
WHAT, YOUR COMING TO SEATTLE!? Woohoo! You know your not my genre of music, but you are such a 1 in a million type voice and sound Idk I just relate to your lyrics and honestly you've helped me through this fast unforgiving unrelentless life that never stops never ever stops I have nightmares about work every night and somehow anxiety never goes away so here I am always anxious but I show poise and happiness to everyone when really I am on edge making it though its not a cake walk its a struggle every single day even in my sleep. So thank you so so much for being born and spreading your lyrics and song to all of us your truly helping people and changing moods and helping people through this inforgiving relentless never ever gonna stop life I'm buying 2 tickets and we me and me ol lady are gonna support such an amazing human being. Thank you
@bipu99002
love your songs ingrid!!
@LaverlyLove
Love this song <3
@QScoope
Love it ♥
@summergreen500
i love love this song :)