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.
Josie
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Lyrics
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Where I go will you follow me
Will you follow
Will you follow me
Back bags in out we'll travel
Never been so good at a fixed life
Will you follow
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
Whistle 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 "Josie" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is about a man who wants to travel and is asking his partner if she is willing to follow him on his journey. The lyrics are simple yet deep, as they touch upon the theme of love, trust, and adventure. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics by posing the question "Where I go will you follow," which sets the scene for the entire song. He is asking if his partner will be adventurous with him when he is on the go. He is not entirely sure if she will agree to follow him on his journey, but he wants to find out. The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics and asks for the same commitment from his partner to follow him wherever he goes.
The second verse touches on the unpredictability of life, as the songwriter uses a metaphor of raindrops on a windowpane to describe the uncertain times on their journey. Despite the unknown, the singer urges his partner to trust him, as he will always be true to his heart. This shows that his partner has a big impact on his life, and he needs her by his side to make his journey complete. The song ends on an optimistic note as the singer asks his partner to follow his heart, a metaphor for following their dreams and desires wherever they may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I go will you follow
Are you willing to follow me wherever I may go?
Where I go will you follow me
Are you willing to follow me wherever I may go?
Will you follow
Are you willing to follow me?
Will you follow me
Are you willing to follow me?
Back bags in out we'll travel
We will travel light and not be weighed down by material possessions.
Never been so good at a fixed life
I am not accustomed to a routine lifestyle.
The roads are light
The journey ahead will be easy and carefree.
We leave town tonight
We are starting our adventure together tonight.
Hold on my darling
Stay with me, my love.
Hold on my sweatheart
Stay with me, my love.
Everywhere we go babe
No matter where we go.
I'm gonna be using my heart so
I will be following my heart as we travel together.
Follow me my darling
Come with me, my love.
Follow me my sweatheart
Come with me, my love.
Follow my heart
Let's follow our hearts on this journey.
Whistle Confidence comes and it goes
Confidence is fleeting and can come and go at any time.
Rain drops down on windowpane
The rain is falling outside on the window.
Oooooooooooo oooooooooooo oooooo
Instrumental
Writer(s): Michael Delguidice
Contributed by Eli P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.