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These words once came out of the Michael Carpenter’s young, optimistic mouth. Little did the multi-instrumentalist, producer-engineer, singer- songwriter know how much ground he’d cover. His first band at 14. His first recording sessions at 16. His first tours at 20. His first recording studio at 24. His first failed business venture at 26. His debut album at 32, and then more than an album a year either as a solo artist, or in one of his bands or side projects, since. On top of that, averaging about 100 shows a year in either one of his bands, or as an in demand sideman over the past 25 years, plus around 50 studio projects a year at his Love Hz Studios (co-managed with the ridiculously talented Matt Fell), he’s managed to achieve more already than most. Either as a drummer, bass player, guitarist, 2 finger hammond player, or vocalist, Carpenter has appeared on over 300 records. And he has no intention of stopping.
While many consider him a powerpop expert, his own projects have covered alt.country, garage pop, rock and even touches of folk and hard rock. As a producer it seems there’s nothing he hasn’t done, including church choirs, metal and orchestral kids music. As a songwriter, he has co-written with many artists and had excellent exposure through several TV and Movie placements.
He has run his own vanity label, Big Radio Records for since 2001, whilst also working as a Mastering Engineer at Turtlerock Mastering, writing for Australia’s prestigious recording magazine Audio Technology, and working as a lecturer at JMC Academy.
Michael Carpenter learned early the importance of hard work, and his desire to learn new things and cover new ground still drives him. In the meantime, he continues to build one of the more impressive bodies of work you’re likely to find, anywhere.
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Michael Carpenter Lyrics
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Who knows the way to break my heart the way you do
I'm sad and lonely, but I know it's time
But I still remember when the girl I loved was mine
Holding on to dreams just makes you lonely
Listening to your heart just makes you blue
I'm old enough to know better, but I just won't face the truth
There's no one like you, everyone can see
You keep me hanging on, when you should set me free
Where once was happy, now's only pain
And every day you teach me how to hurt again
Running from your past won't heal your hating
Blaming someone else won't stop your fear
Your old enough to know better, but you just won't face the truth
But I can't fix you, so I'll disappear
Til the day I end I'll dream you loved me
The way I always fell for you
Believing ain't enough to fill the hole inside my heart
As I close the door, my heart is hurting too
The lyrics to Michael Carpenter's song "Just Like You" describe a bittersweet and painful love story. The singer acknowledges that there is no one else like the person he is singing about, someone who knows how to break his heart like no one else can. Despite feeling sad and lonely, he recognizes that it is time to move on, but he still remembers the time when they were together and in love.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation. The singer realizes that holding onto dreams only leads to loneliness, and listening to his heart only brings sadness. He understands that he should know better and face the truth, but he can't let go of the past. The person he sings about keeps him hanging on instead of setting him free, and the once-happy relationship has turned into pain. Every day, this person teaches him how to hurt again.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of running from the past and blaming others for one's own fears and pain. The singer acknowledges that this behavior won't heal the wounds or stop the fear. He knows he should know better but can't face the truth. In the end, he realizes that he can't fix the person he sings about, so he decides to disappear, possibly to protect himself from further hurt.
The closing lines convey a sense of resignation and heartbreak. The singer dreams of being loved by this person, but deep down, he knows that belief alone is not enough to heal the emptiness in his heart. As he metaphorically closes the door on this chapter of his life, he acknowledges that his heart is hurting too.
Overall, the lyrics of "Just Like You" capture the conflicting emotions of longing, heartbreak, and the struggle to move on from a painful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no one like you, you know it's true
No one compares to you, it's an undeniable fact
Who knows the way to break my heart the way you do
You have a unique ability to deeply hurt me
I'm sad and lonely, but I know it's time
I'm feeling melancholy and alone, but I understand it's time to move on
But I still remember when the girl I loved was mine
I hold onto memories of when I had the girl I loved
Holding on to dreams just makes you lonely
Clutching onto unfulfilled dreams only leads to loneliness
Listening to your heart just makes you blue
Paying attention to your heart's desires only brings sadness
I'm old enough to know better, but I just won't face the truth
I'm mature enough to understand what I should do, but I refuse to accept the reality
That so long ago I knew that we were through
I've known for a while that our relationship was over
There's no one like you, everyone can see
It's evident to everyone that there's no one quite like you
You keep me hanging on, when you should set me free
You hold onto me even though you should release me
Where once was happy, now's only pain
Our happiness has turned into nothing but agony
And every day you teach me how to hurt again
Each day you remind me how to inflict pain upon myself
Running from your past won't heal your hating
Avoiding your past won't resolve the resentful feelings you hold
Blaming someone else won't stop your fear
Shifting the blame onto others won't alleviate your own fear
Your old enough to know better, but you just won't face the truth
You're mature enough to understand what you should do, but you refuse to confront the reality
But I can't fix you, so I'll disappear
Since I cannot mend you, I'll choose to vanish from your life
Til the day I end I'll dream you loved me
Until the day I die, I'll continue to fantasize about you loving me
The way I always fell for you
In the same manner that I always fell deeply in love with you
Believing ain't enough to fill the hole inside my heart
Having faith alone cannot fill the emptiness within me
As I close the door, my heart is hurting too
While I shut the metaphorical door, my heart is also in pain
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Written by: MICHAEL JOSEPH CARPENTER
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