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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You And I
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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We might not have any money
But we've got our love to pay the bills
Maybe I think you're cute and funny
Maybe I wanna do what bunnies do with you
If you know what I mean
Homes in the South of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
And teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
Making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
Well you might be a bit confused
And you might be a little bit bruised
But baby how we spoon like no one else
So I will help you read those books
If you will soothe my worried looks
And we will put the lonesome on the shelf
Oh, let's get rich and buy our parents
Homes in the South of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
And teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
Making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
Oh, let's get rich and buy our parents
Homes in the South of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
And teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
Making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
The song "You and I" by Ingrid Michaelson is a sweet and whimsical love song that showcases the simplicity of love. The lyrics convey that even without money, as long as two people have love, they can pay for their bills. The song talks about the things two people can do together and how they can make an effort to make the people around them happy. The chorus explains the dream of becoming wealthy and being able to provide luxuries to their loved ones, like buying their parents homes in the South of France, giving them nice sweaters, sharing the gift of dance, and building their own house on a mountain.
The lyrics in the verse describe the intimacy between the couple as they cuddle and read books together, comforting each other during difficult times. The song plays with the idea of the unrealistic dream of being rich, but also emphasizes the partnership and love that two people can share, no matter their financial status. The lyrics use humor in lines like "Maybe I wanna do what bunnies do with you, If you know what I mean" and "And we will put the lonesome on the shelf," which give the song a lighthearted feel.
Overall, "You and I" is a song that celebrates the simplicity of love and the dreams that two people can share together, despite any challenges or financial limitations they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you worry, there my honey
Don't be anxious my beloved
We might not have any money
Financially, we might have nothing
But we've got our love to pay the bills
But our love is enough to meet our needs
Maybe I think you're cute and funny
Perhaps, I find you attractive and amusing
Maybe I wanna do what bunnies do with you
Possibly I want to engage in intimate relations with you
If you know what I mean
You know precisely what I'm saying
Oh, let's get rich and buy our parents
Let's become prosperous and buy homes for our folks
Homes in the South of France
In the South of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
Let's become rich and give everyone comfortable clothes
And teach them how to dance
And show them how to move rhythmically
Let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
Let's establish our abode in the highlands
Making everybody look like ants
So everyone will appear tiny
From way up there, you and I, you and I
From that height, you and I will be together
Well you might be a bit confused
You may feel uncertain
And you might be a little bit bruised
You might be slightly injured
But baby how we spoon like no one else
But our physical closeness is unique
So I will help you read those books
I'll assist you in reading your literature
If you will soothe my worried looks
If you'll calm my anxious appearance
And we will put the lonesome on the shelf
And we will no longer be solitary
Oh, let's get rich and buy our parents
Let's become wealthy and acquire homes for our families
Homes in the South of France
In the South of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters
Let's become prosperous and provide the people with cozy clothing
And teach them how to dance
And demonstrate to them how to move rhythmically
Let's get rich and build our house on a mountain
Let's become rich and establish our dwelling in the highlands
Making everybody look like ants
So everyone will appear tiny
From way up there, you and I, you and I
From that height, you and I will be together
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Ingrid Michaelson
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Best Tardy
I'm a 15 year old boy and I went to an Ingrid Michaelson concert a couple months back. I held up a sign that "You and I should sing You and I together." When I got in, she pointed to me and said: "I saw your sign from inside my van. God, I hope that doesn't make me a stalker!" Literally the best moment of my life! <3
Michael G
Please feel free to tell if you still feel the same way. Ingrid is one of the main forces to keep me going. I hope she does the same to you.
abby
your now 23...
Saith
Wow... 8 years ago. 23 years old now
Scott Cousino
so far
Zoey Ramberg
I love this song I love how you can hear her smiling when she says "Oh lets get rich and buy our parents homes in the south of France" I love the lyrics this song never fails to make me smile :) I just love her and her music <3
SilkyTheBird
ong, being a man of absolute manliness istg I never cry and I was in tears halfway through this lmfao
M.
I absolutely love this song. The ukulele makes it a sweet and warm feeling and Ingrid makes the song great whith happuness romance, and a little bit of silliness.
Dave Lister
Cooking dinner with my GF, dancing about the kitchen and singing along with this song is literally the best in life.
Megan Barber
I danced to this at my wedding ❤