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.
Love Is An Easy Thing To Miss
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Lyrics
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oh, oh
It's in a restuarant
its under your feet
its the sound of music
sound of the streets
runs like a race
then its gone
its the very first glance
may i have this very last dance
oh when we made out on the way home from school
love is an easy thing such an easy thing
love is an easy thing
its such an easy thing to miss
oh oh oh ohhhhhh
oh oh
oh playd it night
is your favourite book
its everywhere you forgot to look
it will guide you down the path you took
a chord you greeting an odd goodbye
when you're laughing and you start to cry
between the sheets where bodies meet
love is an easy thing
its such an easy thing to miss
oh oh oh ohhhhhh
oh oh
against your intentions against all odds
love is the answer to the questions you've got
life it advances, let your heart beat
oh let your heart beat
oh let your heart beat
oh let your heart beat
The song "Love Is An Easy Thing To Miss" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald talks about how love could be so easily missed in everyday life. The opening lines suggest that love could be present in the most unexpected places, such as a restaurant, under your feet, or in the sound of music and streets. The rhythm and fleeting nature of love are compared to a race that is there and then gone in a moment. However, it could also be found in the simplest moments, like the very first touch or glance that could lead to a beautiful relationship.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that love is an easy thing to miss, even when it's staring us right in the face. It is present in everything we do, like playing it by night, our favorite book, or where we least expect it. Love is more than just a physical act, but a spiritual and emotional one, guiding us along the path we take in life. It can bring us so much joy that we cry from laughter or sadness, and it's also present in moments of intimacy and connection.
The bridge suggests that often love arises against our intentions and odds, but it is the answer to the questions we have about how to navigate life. Ultimately, the song encourages the listener to let their heart beat and follow where love leads, even if it's not what they were expecting.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Oh, Ooooh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
oh, oh
Continued expression of excitement and anticipation
It's in a restuarant
Love can be found in any place, even in a restaurant
its under your feet
Love is always present, even if you don't notice it
its the sound of music
Love can be heard in the rhythm of music
sound of the streets
Love can be found in everyday life on the streets
runs like a race
Love moves quickly and can be fleeting
then its gone
Love can disappear just as quickly as it appears
at the very first touch
Love can be felt through physical touch
its the very first glance
Love can occur at first sight
may i have this very last dance
Asking for the opportunity to express love in a final moment
oh when we made out on the way home from school
Recalling a past romantic encounter
love is an easy thing such an easy thing
Love is simple and easy to experience
love is an easy thing
Repeating that love is easy
its such an easy thing to miss
Reminding us that it can be easy to overlook love
oh oh oh ohhhhhh
Excitement and anticipation
oh oh
Continued expression of excitement and anticipation
oh playd it night
Love can be expressed and experienced at night
is your favourite book
Love can be found in your favorite things
its everywhere you forgot to look
Love may be present, even if you haven't noticed it
it will guide you down the path you took
Love can lead you back to a familiar path
a chord you greeting an odd goodbye
Love can be bittersweet, with mixed emotions
when you're laughing and you start to cry
Love can evoke strong emotions
between the sheets where bodies meet
Love can be expressed physically
love is an easy thing
Repeating that love is easy
its such an easy thing to miss
Reminding us that it can be easy to overlook love
oh oh oh ohhhhhh
Excitement and anticipation
oh oh
Continued expression of excitement and anticipation
against your intentions against all odds
Love can happen unexpectedly, even if you didn't plan for it
love is the answer to the questions you've got
Love can provide answers and direction
life it advances, let your heart beat
Encouragement to embrace life and let love guide you
oh let your heart beat
Encouraging you to feel and follow your heart
oh let your heart beat
Repeating the encouragement to feel and follow your heart
oh let your heart beat
Continued encouragement to feel and follow your heart
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.