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.
January
James Michael Lyrics
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You check to see if I am breathing
Beacause it's been a while
Since any sign of weakness I've been feeding on
When you wake up from your beautiful ride
I know it's time to leave
But I never can seem to say goodbye
January, I'm alive
And it's because of you
January, if I'm high
It's because of you
If I'm losing a little more each time that you define me
I wish you'd wait a while
My better side comes creeping up behind me
When you wake up from your beautiful ride
I know it's time to lay it in
But I never can seem to say it right
January, I'm alive
And it's because of you
January, if I'm high
It's because of you
I'm never gonna make you wait around again
Wait around again, for me
I'm never gonna make you wait around again
So the next phase...
You check to see if I am breathing
The lyrics of James Michael's song January depict a relationship where he is dependent on his partner to give him life and vitality. The first verse talks about how he's been feeding on any sign of weakness indicating that he's been in a state of emotional or mental instability. He relies on his lover to check if he's breathing, which could be interpreted as him needing her to ensure that he's still alive and not slipping into a dark place. The second verse suggests that once his partner wakes up from her "beautiful ride," i.e., feeling happy and content, it's time for him to leave. Yet, he can never seem to say goodbye, indicating his codependency on her.
The chorus talks about how he owes his existence to her; he feels alive and high because of her. This could indicate that she is his motivation and source of happiness, and without her, he may feel lost and directionless. He talks about how he wishes his partner would wait a while before defining him and acknowledges that his better side comes creeping up behind him. The bridge talks about how he's never going to make his partner wait around again, implying that he may have been taking her for granted before.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the next phase...
The beginning of a new state of being
You check to see if I am breathing
You monitor my life, making sure I continue to exist
Because it's been a while
A significant amount of time has passed
Since any sign of weakness I've been feeding on
I have not allowed myself to show any vulnerability, but it has taken an emotional toll on me
When you wake up from your beautiful ride
When you come back to reality from your enjoyable state
I know it's time to leave
It's time to move on
But I never can seem to say goodbye
I struggle to bid farewell
January, I'm alive
You have given me a reason to live
And it's because of you
You are responsible for my renewed vitality
January, if I'm high
When I feel ecstatic and euphoric
It's because of you
You are the source of my happiness
If I'm losing a little more each time that you define me
Every time you label and categorize me
I wish you'd wait a while
Please be patient with me
My better side comes creeping up behind me
My positive qualities slowly become apparent
I know it's time to lay it in
It's time to surrender and let go
But I never can seem to say it right
I have difficulty expressing myself accurately
I'm never gonna make you wait around again
I will not keep you waiting anymore
Wait around again, for me
Delaying for my benefit
So the next phase...
Moving on to the next stage
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michi Zeigler
This album is amazing! I can't wait to see Sixx AM!
Katherine Franich
i freaking love this!
tarts456
OMG...... I love this song!!!
Geo Fergal
Is this really James Michael´s from Sixx AM?, I haveto say thes are some great songs!!! ¨DOWN¨ is my personal Fav.
SuperStrange Shadow
+Geovanni Fernandez It really is him and he has a great voice:) Him and sixx:a.m. lift each other up:)
I'm A.S. Is
Still alive and loving...............waiting............
LunebachRose
Unbelievable shit