1. James Michael (born… Read Full Bio ↴There are various artists with the same name:
1. James Michael (born on September 26, 1968 in Holland, Michigan) is an American record producer, songwriter and musician best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Sixx:A.M. (which features Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses, formerly of Beautiful Creatures). With Sixx:A.M., he released The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack as well as the Live Is Beautiful EP while his debut solo album, titled Inhale, was released in 2000.
2. James Michael is a singer-songwriter from Cheshire. Was a contestant in the 2011 season of The X Factor.
Inhale
James Michael Lyrics
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Trade this hell in for another
I've just begun...
And I'm in love with everyone
Look at me I'm heroin chic
I'm a tape loop speech
I suck my cheeks in when I'm done
My my my
You could hang around
My my my
It's just a nervous breakdown
My my my
I'm always overestimating everything
I inhale
And I'm in love with everyone
I'm so happy I could kiss me
Sick of myself but I still miss me when I'm gone
And I'm in love with everyone
This day seems as good as any one
To suck this insignificance into my lugs
And I'm in love with everyone
My my my
You could hang around
My my my
I'm always overestimating everything
I inhale
And I'm in love with everyone
Tell your friends, "It don't end"
And I'm building my defense
Tell your friends
I'm overestimating everything
I inhale
(And I'm in love with everyone)
You could hang around
My my my
It's just a nervous breakdown
My my my
I'm always overestimating everything
I inhale...
The lyrics of James Michael's song "Inhale" seem to be a contemplation on the state of the singer's mental health. The first lines suggest that the singer is considering calling his mother to ask for help in escaping a difficult situation or state of mind. However, the next lines show that the singer is actually feeling like he has just started something, perhaps a new life or a new phase of his mental health journey. The repetition of the phrase "And I'm in love with everyone" after each section of the verse could be read as either an expression of the singer's newfound positivity and love for the people around him, or as a sarcastic comment on the state of mind induced by whatever he has been inhaling - drugs or medication, for example.
The middle section of the lyrics seems to describe a lack of self-esteem or self-love, with the singer referring to himself as "heroin chic" and "sick of myself". However, he still has a sense of longing for himself when he is not present, which could suggest that he is beginning to recognise his own worth. The chorus appears again, with the same themes of overestimation and anxiety, before the lyrics take a more defensive note. The singer tells his friends to "tell your friends, it don't end", perhaps referring to the never-ending cycle of seeking help and then relapsing or experiencing setbacks. Finally, the chorus repeats once more, ending the song on a slightly uncertain note.
Overall, the lyrics of "Inhale" suggest a complex and vulnerable mental state, in which the singer is grappling with negative thoughts, self-esteem issues and the effects of whatever he is inhaling. However, there are also glimpses of hope and positivity, which suggest that the singer is beginning to find ways to cope and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, maybe I should call my mother up
I'm feeling lost and maybe it's time to seek comfort from my mother instead of dealing with this on my own
Trade this hell in for another
I'm not happy with where I'm at, but I'm not sure what I want instead
I've just begun...
I'm at the start of a journey and there's a lot of uncertainty ahead
And I'm in love with everyone
I feel a deep connection with the people around me, even if I don't know them well
Look at me I'm heroin chic
I'm trying to convey an image of being effortlessly cool, but it's just a facade
I'm a tape loop speech
I feel like I keep repeating myself and nothing is new anymore
I suck my cheeks in when I'm done
I'm self-conscious about my appearance and try to hide it
My my my
I'm feeling overwhelmed and unsure
You could hang around
Please stick with me and support me while I figure things out
It's just a nervous breakdown
I'm not actually doing okay, but I'm trying to pass it off as just a little blip
I'm always overestimating everything
I tend to blow everything out of proportion and worry too much
I inhale
I'm using drugs as a coping mechanism and it's not really solving anything
And I'm in love with everyone
Even though I'm using drugs, I still feel connected to the people around me
I'm so happy I could kiss me
I'm feeling really good, but I know it's probably not going to last
Sick of myself but I still miss me when I'm gone
I'm exhausted with my own existence, but I still feel a sense of attachment to myself
This day seems as good as any one
I don't really have a plan, I'm just going with the flow
To suck this insignificance into my lugs
I'm using drugs to try and feel more important than I actually am
Tell your friends, "It don't end"
I want to keep partying and having fun, even though I know it's probably not sustainable
And I'm building my defense
I'm trying to protect myself from the harsh realities of life
I inhale
I'm using drugs to numb my emotions
"You could hang around"
Please stay with me and help me through this rough patch
My my my
I'm feeling really uncertain and scared
It's just a nervous breakdown
Even though I'm trying to convince myself everything is fine, it's clear that I'm not in a good mental state
I'm always overestimating everything
I tend to magnify all my problems and never see the good in anything
I inhale...
Even though I know this isn't a healthy way to cope, I keep doing it anyway
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.