There are several different artists called Michael Allen. Feel free to add … Read Full Bio ↴There are several different artists called Michael Allen. Feel free to add info for some of the others.

1. Michael Allen was a young beat / R&B singer from the United Kingdom who, in early 1965, made several appearances at Liverpool's Cavern Club, backed by Earl Preston's Realms and The Richmond Group. Allen, who was just 17 at the time, contributed four tracks to the 1965 compilation LP, 'Liverpool Today - Live at the Cavern'. These were, as a matter of fact, not live recordings, but studio tracks with the voice of Cavern DJ Bob Wooller and audience applause being added later. Michael Allen later moved to London and released albums for Decca (For the Love of Mike, 1970) and MGM (Something Special, 1971).

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Michael Allen Lyrics

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The problem is
For many years
I've lived my life
Publicly
So it's hard for me to find a man I trust
I really trust
And everytime I find someone I like
Gotta worry about

If it's really me
That they see
And I thought you were the one, yeah

Deep inside I wish that they could see
That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary
Deep inside I wish that they could see
That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary

I don't have a lot of friends
And sometimes I have to wonder
Is it cash they see when they look at me
'Cause they're lookin' for a ride that's free
So I made the choice to be
Good to those who are good to me
Don't judge me, don't think I'm bitter
For the evil does allow me to see I'm just Mary

I'm just Mary, just Mary, just Mary
I'm just Mary, just Mary, just Mary
I, I, oh

Deep inside I wish that they could see
That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary
Deep inside I wish that they could see
That I'm just plain ol' Mary, Mary

The problem is
For many years
I've lived my life
Publicly
And everytime I find a man

I, I can't trust him
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Allen's song Deep Inside convey the struggles of living life in the public eye and the constant need to prove oneself to others. Mary, the singer of the song, laments that it is difficult for her to find trust in men due to the fear of living under constant scrutiny. She expresses her desire to be seen as just plain ol' Mary, with her flaws and insecurities visible to the world, and not as the celebrity persona that others perceive her to be. The lyrics also touch on the theme of true friendship, where Mary admits to not having many friends and being cautious of those who might befriend her just for her popularity or wealth. She insists on treating those who are good to her with kindness, despite the constant judgment and bitterness that comes with fame.

Line by Line Meaning

The problem is
The difficulty I face

For many years
For a long time now

I've lived my life
I have existed

Publicly
In the public eye

So it's hard for me to find a man I trust
It's difficult for me to meet someone reliable

I really trust
Whom I can place complete faith in

And everytime I find someone I like
Whenever I find someone I am drawn to

Gotta worry about
I am forced to consider

If it's really me
If they truly know me

That they see
The real me

And I thought you were the one, yeah
I believed you were the person I had been looking for