In 2004, Michele played "Shprintze" and "Chava" in the Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Regionally, she has appeared in the title role in The Diary of Anne Frank.
Since the age of 14, she played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening since early workshops; following it up to the Broadway production. Around the same time the show was set to go to Broadway, she was given the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. She chose to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway December 10, 2006. Michele was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Spring Awakening, as Lead Actress in a Musical.
On May 18, 2008, Michele left Spring Awakening with co-star Jonathan Groff and was replaced by former Wendla understudy Alexandra Socha. She performed in a reading of Sheik and Sater's new musical, Nero, in July 2008 at Vassar College, also featuring Idina Menzel and Michael Arden. On August 8, 9 and 10, 2008, Michele portrayed Eponine in the Hollywood Bowl's Les Misérables concert.
Michele can be heard on the original Broadway cast recordings of Ragtime and Spring Awakening, as well as the 2003 revival recording of Fiddler on the Roof.
Michele starred in the Fox television show Glee, where she played the star female singer of a high school glee club, Rachel Berry. The pilot aired on May 19, 2009, and the show aired on Thursday nights on FOX. The show ended after 6 seasons on March 20, 2015.
Lea Michele will be making her public debut as Fanny Brice in Broadway’s Funny Girl on September 6th, 2022
You’re Mine
Lea Michele Lyrics
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But I wanted you
Yes I'm powerful, and a little girl
But I wanted you
So I told you so, wanted you to know
We've just one life to live
And I told you all my dreams and fears
And you said those three words I'd been waiting for
You became a part of me, yeah
You're mine, for life
And I'll be by your side
We are entwined
You're mine, for life,
Hold me until we die,
I'm yours and you are mine
I'm yours (I'm yours, I'm yours)
You're mine (You're mine, you're mine)
I'm yours (I'm yours, I'm yours)
You're mine (You're mine, you're mine)
Now I'm so happy you found a place for me
Boy you wanted me
Some security and two heartbeats
Boy you wanted me
Then you told me so, wanted me to know
You let the past go
And I told you all my dreams and fears
And you looked at me and your eyes filled with tears
And you said those three words I'd been waiting for
You became a part of me, yeah
You're mine, for life
And I'll be by your side
We are entwined
You're mine, for life,
Hold me until we die,
I'm yours and you are mine
I'm yours (I'm yours, I'm yours)
You're mine (You're mine, you're mine)
I'm yours (I'm yours, I'm yours)
You're mine (You're mine, you're mine)
I'm yours, you're mine
I'm yours, you're mine
In Lea Michele's song "You're Mine," the lyrics speak about a committed relationship where the singer is deeply in love with their partner. The song speaks to the insecurities and the vulnerability that come with falling in love. It speaks to the power dynamic within relationships, where one partner may be more powerful than the other, but that does not undermine or overshadow the love that they share. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living life to the fullest, and the beauty of being emotionally honest and open in a relationship.
The second verse speaks to the singer's past fears and insecurities, which are replaced by a sense of security and comfort through her partner's love. The song ends on a note of unwavering commitment, with the repetition of "I'm yours, you're mine." The chorus reinforces this commitment, promising to be entwined, by each other's side, and holding onto each other until they die.
Overall, "You're Mine" is a song about the beauty of love and the commitment that comes with it. It speaks to the importance of vulnerability and emotional openness in a relationship and emphasizes the importance of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
You were insecure but I was so sure
I knew that you lacked confidence, but I had faith in you
But I wanted you
Despite your insecurity, I desired your companionship
Yes I'm powerful, and a little girl
Although I may seem self-assured, I still have a youthful innocence about me
But I wanted you
Even though I have strength, I still have a longing for you
So I told you so, wanted you to know
I made it clear to you how I felt in the hopes of being open and honest
We've just one life to live
We only have a limited amount of time in this world to live fully and love each other
And I told you all my dreams and fears
I confided in you about my aspirations and worries
And you looked at me and your eyes filled with tears
Your emotional response showed me how much you cared
And you said those three words I'd been waiting for
When you expressed your love for me, I felt complete
You became a part of me, yeah
Your love made a profound impact on me and became a core aspect of my being
You're mine, for life
I will always consider you mine and cherish our love
And I'll be by your side
I vow to stand by you and support you through all of life's challenges
We are entwined
Our lives are intertwined, and our fate is connected
Hold me until we die
I want to feel your embrace until the very end of our lives
I'm yours and you are mine
We belong to each other equally and will always be there for one another
I'm yours (I'm yours, I'm yours)
You have my heart, and I am devoted to you
You're mine (You're mine, you're mine)
You belong to me, and I accept your love fully
Now I'm so happy you found a place for me
I feel grateful to have found a space in your heart
Boy you wanted me
You desired me and made it clear that you wanted me in your life
Some security and two heartbeats
We provide each other with safety and stability, and our love is strong
Boy you wanted me
You continued to show your love and devotion for me
Then you told me so, wanted me to know
You expressed your feelings to me and wanted me to know the depth of your love
You let the past go
You put aside any past pain or hurt and focused on our future together
I'm yours, you're mine
We belong to each other and are committed to our love for one another
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CHRIS BRAIDE, SIA KATE FURLER, JOHN BARRY, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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