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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.
Think About Me
Michael Carpenter Lyrics
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The fantasy left with you when you walked out of my door
There's no way I can say out loud
The truth of how I feel
But I've got to get it out or it ain't real
Reality has slapped me in the face
I'm done with running circles in, this stupid lover's race
That takes away the ache
Is putting pen to paper every day
I bet she isn't writing songs about me
I bet she doesn't feel the hurt I do
I bet she isn't singing about
The way we fell apart
The songs I write won't get me over you
I'm searching for the memories, but they're fading
I'm looking to forgive myself, but still regrets they're waiting
I'm not young enough to play along
It hurts to start again
And every song I write is just pretend
I bet she isn't writing songs about me
I bet she doesn't break with every verse
I bet she hasn't put in words
The aching pain of emptiness
Singing bout it only makes it worse
I bet she isn't writing songs about me
I bet she doesn't break with every verse
I bet she hasn't put in words
The aching pain of emptiness
Singing bout it only makes it worse
I could write a whole album
But still it wouldn't work
Singing bout it only makes it worse
In Michael Carpenter’s song “Think About Me”, the lyrics express the pain and difficulty of moving on after a relationship ends. The singer acknowledges that fairy tales and fantasies are no longer a part of their life, and that the truth of their emotions is difficult to express. They are tired of chasing a love that is no longer there and acknowledge that the only thing that helps them cope with the pain is writing songs. The singer also acknowledges their sense of loss and how it hurts to start again, as well as the regret that they feel for the relationship ending.
The repeated line of “I bet she isn’t writing songs about me” emphasizes the singer’s feelings of loneliness and isolation. They feel as though they are the only one suffering in the aftermath of the relationship and that their ex-partner is not experiencing the same pain. The singer also acknowledges that writing songs may not actually help them move on, as the pain of the breakup is still there even when it is put into lyrics. Despite this, the singer cannot help but continue to write because it is their way of coping with the pain of their loss.
Overall, the lyrics of “Think About Me” convey a sense of sadness, longing, and difficulty in moving on after a relationship ends. The singer is struggling to cope with their loss and is using writing songs as a way to process their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in fairy tales no more
I have lost my illusions and no longer believe in happy endings.
The fantasy left with you when you walked out of my door
When you left, you took away my dreams and hopes for the future.
There's no way I can say out loud
I can't verbalize my feelings to anyone else.
The truth of how I feel
The reality of my emotions and thoughts.
But I've got to get it out or it ain't real
I must express my feelings to make them real and validate them.
Reality has slapped me in the face
I've been forced to confront the harsh truth of the situation.
I'm done with running circles in, this stupid lover's race
I'm tired of the games and nonsensical back-and-forth of romantic relationships.
The only thing that's making sense
The only thing that brings clarity to my thoughts and feelings.
That takes away the ache
That provides comfort and diminishes the emotional pain.
Is putting pen to paper every day
Writing down my thoughts and feelings on a regular basis.
I bet she isn't writing songs about me
I doubt that my ex-partner is experiencing the same emotions and expressing them through songwriting.
I bet she doesn't feel the hurt I do
I doubt my ex-partner is experiencing the same level of pain as me.
The way we fell apart
The details and events surrounding our breakup.
The songs I write won't get me over you
My songwriting won't help me move on from the relationship and the pain I feel.
I'm searching for the memories, but they're fading
I'm trying to recall our shared experiences, but they are becoming harder to remember.
I'm looking to forgive myself, but still regrets they're waiting
I'm trying to come to terms with my actions and mistakes, but I still feel regretful.
I'm not young enough to play along
I'm too old and experienced to continue with the immaturity and drama of relationship games.
It hurts to start again
Beginning a new relationship is painful and difficult after a breakup.
And every song I write is just pretend
My songwriting is not authentic and feels artificial and forced.
I bet she isn't writing songs about me
I doubt my ex-partner is going through the same emotional turmoil as me and therefore isn't expressing it through songwriting.
I bet she doesn't break with every verse
I doubt that my ex-partner is as emotionally vulnerable while songwriting as I am.
The aching pain of emptiness
The feeling of deep, unfulfilled longing and sadness.
Singing bout it only makes it worse
Expressing my emotions through music only intensifies and prolongs my pain.
I could write a whole album
I have a lot of material to draw from for songwriting based on my experiences.
But still it wouldn't work
Even with all of my songwriting, it won't help me fully recover from the emotional pain of the breakup.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dani Young, Michael Carpenter
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@suewarry3915
This is great Michael! Loads of fun.
@Rogerbyrd
Brilliant!
@peteblencowe8574
My three favourite power pop guys....Will Owsley, Adam Schmitt and Mr. Michael Carpenter. Shit, what a year ‘99 was....Will’s incredible debut, Adams stunning sophomore release and Baby. Holy Shit!
@peteblencowe8574
Oops, got the Adam Schmitt album date wrong. Oh well, two out of three ain’t bad
@mcmimusicimaging
I expect as much as you do... :-)