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.
One Love
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Lyrics
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I tried to write, but nothing came out onto the paper
Hanging on, I couldn't look down into the water
My darling, I couldn't love you more
We both know that I'm bad at closing doors, doors, doors
One love, two hearts
Too young, too scared of the darkness
Can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
Too old, too scared of the darkness
Almost too far apart
In the driveway, pulling away, rear-view mirror
I think my spirit, it wants to stay
I'm sure it will linger
The wave of feeling crashing on the shore
My darling, I couldn't love you more, more, more
One love, two hearts
Too young, too scared of the darkness
So close, too far apart
Can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
Too old to be scared of the darkness
Almost too far apart
One love, two hearts
Too young, too scared of the darkness
Almost too far apart
Can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
Too young, too scared of the darkness
So close, too far apart
Well, can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
Too old to be scared of the darkness
Almost too far apart
Can you remember we were so close, too far apart?
So close, too far apart
The song "One Love" by Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is a heartbreaking ballad about a failed relationship that still lingers on the singer's mind. In the opening lines, the singer reveals his inability to put his thoughts into words, and his reluctance to confront the reality of his situation. His inability to communicate or express his feelings has led to the dissolution of the love between himself and his partner. However, he still finds himself longing for their lost love. He acknowledges that he is bad at closing doors and moving on from the past, which is a metaphorical representation of the closing of a relationship.
The chorus of "One Love" reiterates that there were two hearts that were once in love but were too young and too scared of the darkness of separation. The repetition of the line "can you remember we were one love, two hearts?" highlights the singer's desperation to hold on to their memories of when they were still in love. The singer struggles to let go of the past and still yearns for their lost love, even though they are now too far apart. Overall, the song is an emotional and heart-wrenching representation of the pain of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey!
The singer greets the listener
I tried to write, but nothing came out onto the paper
The singer faced writer's block and couldn't express themselves
Hanging on, I couldn't look down into the water
The singer was holding onto something and unable to face their emotions
My darling, I couldn't love you more
The artist cherishes the person addressed in the song
We both know that I'm bad at closing doors, doors, doors
The artist finds it hard to let go of things and move on
One love, two hearts
The singer and their loved one shared a powerful connection
Too young, too scared of the darkness
The singer and their loved one were inexperienced and uncertain about the future
So close, too far apart
Despite their love, the artist and their loved one felt distant from each other
Can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
The artist reminisces about their past relationship
Too old, too scared of the darkness
The artist regrets not taking action in the past to make their relationship work
Almost too far apart
The singer feels that they and their loved one are on the brink of separation
In the driveway, pulling away, rear-view mirror
The artist is leaving, but they are hesitant to do so
I think my spirit, it wants to stay
The singer's heart is conflicted between leaving and staying
I'm sure it will linger
The singer's feelings will remain even after they leave
The wave of feeling crashing on the shore
The singer's emotions are overwhelming
One love, two hearts
Reiteration of the strong connection between the artist and their loved one
Too young, too scared of the darkness
Reiteration of the uncertainty and inexperience in the past relationship
Almost too far apart
Reiteration of the imminent separation
Can you remember we were one love, two hearts?
Continued reminiscence about their shared past
Too old to be scared of the darkness
The artist has become more experienced and mature, but it's too late for their past relationship
Almost too far apart
Reiteration of the imminent separation
Can you remember we were so close, too far apart?
The artist wonders if their loved one also remembers their past and feels regret about their separation
So close, too far apart
Final reiteration of the distance between the singer and their loved one
Writer(s): Jon Levine, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Valencia Roberto
IM still in love with this one. That canada's day was wonderful with this song like a soundtrack in my mind.
ilovembf
Thank you!
Steve Dunphy
Michael you are beyond talented and an incredible song writer and artist. I adore your music and your latest album is amazing! Whoever handles your marketing has got to go. This was a wasted opportunity for one of your most marketable singles. Let me write the next treatment for your next video, you should be heard around the world. Music like yours warms the heart and brings people together. Never stop what you're doing, you're such a gifted storyteller!
ilovembf
Thank you Steve
Rosalyn Birdsell
One of my favorite songs my choir and I preformed at your concert in Calgary!!
ilovembf
Hi Rosalyn
AdMeliora1
Great song!
Jess watson
I saw him today as support act for Bryan Adams and he came over and we had a photo. He is so nice and down to earth!
Elgene Tiamzon
I just saw him today at the Canada Day celebrations in Calgary and I have to say that I am impressed. I apologize for not knowing about you before, but i will follow you from now on.
uka azeck
Elgene Tiamzon I was there too. this song is just perfect. I kept searching him and his songs after that. I love him.