He’s an impulsive road-tripper. After high school, he went to Australia with 4 grand, an iPod and a camera. He went without a plan and stayed for 5 months working on a boat and waiting on tables in a piano bar.
Michael’s kind, approachable disposition gives way to an undeniable confidence onstage. This young man can break hearts playing solo with an acoustic guitar and loop pedal, and equally make venues soar with a full band. In Canada, Michael tours regularly from coast to coast.
He plays a guitar that is considered the workhorse of acoustics, a Gibson J45 (he has one in sunburst and natural); part of his passion for real instruments B3's, Leslies, tube amplifiers, saxophones and drum kits.
“I love Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger, Feist, Souls of Mischief and Mason Jennings,” declares Michael. His favorite lyric of all time is from Paul Simon’s Graceland album "My traveling companion is nine years old, he is the child of my first marriage.” (As a young boy, Michael and his mom used to dance to Graceland.)
Michael’s forthcoming debut US album was recorded in a little studio in Hollywood, California. The song “Man Overboard” was written while joking around and singing the verses to Billy Joel's “We Didn't Start The Fire”. Inspiration for his music often comes to him at a lightning fast pace. “In Your Room” and “Love Is An Easy Thing To Miss” were written in about as long as it takes to sing them. Without any words written down, done from voice note recordings on his phone both songs were written in minutes. "Marvin's Room' by Drake inspired the guitar for 'Love is an Easy Thing to Miss”. “In Your Room” was written at 10PM after a long day with not much flowing and many breaks. Thinking he was done for the day, he sat down one more time, started playing the guitar and making up the verses as he went along. Recorded the song that night, and went to bed.
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald “MBF” has a simple goal - to pursue his craft as honestly as possible - devoid of smoke and mirrors. Positively uplifting.
Follow
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Where I go will you follow me?
Will you follow,
Will you follow me?
Backpacks in, out we'll travel.
Never been so good at a fixed life.
Will you follow,
Will you follow me?
We leave town tonight.
Hold on, my darling,
Hold on, my sweatheart.
Everywhere we go, babe,
I'm gonna be using my heart,
So follow me, my darling,
Follow me, my sweatheart.
Everywhere we go, babe,
Follow my heart.
(Whistling)
Confidence comes and it goes,
Rain drops down on windowpane.
Will you follow,
Will you follow me?
The roads are light,
We leave town tonight.
Hold on, my darling,
Hold on, my sweatheart.
Everywhere we go, babe,
I'm gonna be using my heart,
So follow me, my darling,
Follow me, my sweatheart.
Everywhere we go, babe,
Follow my heart.
Oooooooooooo oooooooooooo oooooo...
Hold on, my darling,
Hold on, my sweatheart,
Everywhere we go, babe,
I'm gonna be using my heart,
So follow me, my darling,
Follow me, my sweatheart.
Everywhere we go, babe,
Follow my heart.
The song "Follow" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is a declaration of love and a promise of adventure. In the opening lines, the singer asks if his lover will follow him on his journey wherever he goes. He talks about leaving behind a fixed life and setting out to travel with a backpack. The singer expresses his confidence in his heart and his willingness to use it in making decisions. He acknowledges that confidence can be fleeting, and that raindrops can fall, but still asks if his lover will follow him.
The chorus is a repeated plea to hold on, with the endearments "my darling" and "my sweetheart" added in. The singer promises to use his heart everywhere they go and asks his lover to follow it. The whistling adds to the feeling of carefree adventure and the sense of open road ahead. The song ends with the same chorus, emphasizing the importance of following one's heart and sharing that journey with a loved one.
Overall, "Follow" is a love song that celebrates the joys of following your heart and sharing those experiences with someone special. It suggests that life is an adventure to be embraced and that the uncertainty of the future can be exciting rather than scary.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I go will you follow?
The singer is asking if their loved one will follow them wherever they go.
Where I go will you follow me?
This line is a repetition of the previous line, reinforcing the question of whether or not their loved one will follow them.
Will you follow,
This line is a continuation of the question asked in the previous lines, asking if their loved one will follow them.
Will you follow me?
This is another repetition of the question, asking if their loved one will follow them wherever they go.
Backpacks in, out we'll travel.
The singer and their loved one are ready to travel and explore new places together, as indicated by the backpacks they have packed.
Never been so good at a fixed life.
The singer is not comfortable with living a routine life and prefers to be on the move and explore new things.
The roads are light,
This line could be interpreted as the roads being clear, indicating that it's a good time to travel without any hindrances.
We leave town tonight.
The singer and their loved one are leaving town tonight, suggesting that they are kicking off their adventure together.
Hold on, my darling,
The singer is asking their loved one to hold on and stay close to them on their journey.
Hold on, my sweetheart.
This line is essentially a repetition of the previous line, emphasising the importance of sticking together on their journey.
Everywhere we go, babe,
The singer is reminding their loved one that they will be exploring new places together and that they will need to follow each other.
I'm gonna be using my heart,
The singer's decision to use their heart rather than logic or reasoning suggests that they will be making decisions based on emotions rather than what makes sense on paper.
So follow me, my darling,
The singer acknowledges that it's not always easy to follow someone blindly and is therefore reminding their loved one to stay with them.
Follow me, my sweetheart.
This is a repetition of the previous line and is intended to further emphasise the importance of staying together on their journey.
Oooooooooooo oooooooooooo oooooo...
This is not really a line but is a sound that the singer makes, possibly meant to convey emotions that words cannot describe.
Confidence comes and it goes,
The singer acknowledges the fact that their confidence level may fluctuate, indicating that they may not always know exactly where they are going or what they are doing.
Rain drops down on windowpane.
This line could have a literal meaning, describing the weather outside. However, it could also be interpreted as the singer acknowledging the unexpected twists and turns that life can take, just like the unpredictable nature of raindrops.
Will you follow,
This line is another repetition of the singer's question, asking if their loved one will continue to follow them through the ups and downs of their journey together.
Hold on, my darling,
This line is a repetition of a line from earlier in the song, likely intended to reinforce the importance of sticking together through thick and thin.
Hold on, my sweetheart,
This is a repetition of the previous line and serves the same purpose - emphasising the importance of sticking together.
Everywhere we go, babe,
This line is yet another reminder that the singer and their loved one will be exploring new places together and that they need to stick together.
Follow my heart.
The singer is making decisions based on their heart rather than their head, and is urging their loved one to do the same and follow their lead.
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xXMissFantastic
I heard this song at the Calgary Stampede this past summer. I can't tell you how perfect it was. The rain was pouring and not one person left. His voice is beautiful and these songs are something you can relate too. They aren't about killing people or having sex. "Confidence comes and it goes." how proud am I that he came from the same place I was born? Jesus, I love this guy.
Katie Anderson
michael, you're a genius and i love your music so much! ohmyjebus <3
Richard Moore
Great tune!!! ALL I WANT IS MORE MUSIC!!!
Ashton Cornelson
Saw them live last night and they stole my heart.
Garnet Ranieri
Love this song
Wency Chan
heard this song when you were in vancouver at granville island :) loved it!
Carly DeBoice
I love this.
Reiann S.P
Me neither!!! I was curious so I went! And I bought his EP CD and I can't stop listening to it!
Renée Dawn Slaymaker
just heard this song on "couples therapy" awesome, love it!
Kellkolo
caught you at the end of CTV morning ottawa and I had to look up this song right away. I love it! It brings back memories of traveling for thesis fieldwork with my best friends