Michael auditioned in Los Angeles for the fifth season of America's Got Talent. His audition received praise from all three judges, advancing him to Vegas Week. His performance of "Try a Little Tenderness" was criticized by Piers Morgan for being way over 90 seconds and could have got him disqualified. He still advanced to the quarterfinals. His quarterfinal performance, "Tired of Being Alone," was once again praised, and advanced to the semifinals. Earlier in the show, Sharon Osbourne commented that her husband Ozzy Osbourne is rooting for Michael. Michael performed "You Can Leave Your Hat On" during semifinals while recovering from a dehydration related illness. Despite the illness, he managed to deliver a terrific performance, that was once again praised by the judges, and he advanced to the finals. After performing "Let's Stay Together" in the Top 10, he advanced to the Top 4. He went on to win the show with a record breaking number of votes.
I am
Michael Grimm Lyrics
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Raspy laughing eyes, too deep to swim inside
Your fractured light and sideways glance
Time after time, you make me think I can
And you make me wish for heaven's sake that
I could be your man
Then I remember, then I remember
With coffee grounds and midnight air
I turn around, and you were there
Fresh is your face, of scandle clean
An outlaw's grace, long may you lean
You make me wish for heaven's sake that
I could be your man
Then I remember, then I remember
Then I remember, I am
Oh it's a club of two, no room, me and you
Brand new, take me
Yeah it's a club of two, no room, just me and you
Brand new, baby, oh take me
Oh, won't you take me?
Please take me
You make me wish for heaven's sake that
I could be your man
But then I remember, then I remember
Then I remember, I am
It's a club of two, no room, just me and you
It's a club of two, no room, just me and you
In Michael Grimm's song "I Am," the singer is clearly enamored with someone who possesses many admirable attributes. The first verse describes this person's physical appearance: chestnut hair, a serious smile, and laughing eyes that are too deep to swim inside. The singer then goes on to describe the person's internal qualities - their fractured light (perhaps indicating a unique or complex personality) and sideways glance (suggesting a sense of mystery or intrigue). The chorus reveals the singer's longing to be with this person, but also reminds him that he is who he is and cannot change that fact.
The second verse begins with a setting - the singer is surrounded by coffee grounds and midnight air when this person appears. Once again, the singer admires the person's physical appearance - they have a fresh face, which is "scandal clean," and exhibit an "outlaw's grace." The chorus repeats, with the singer acknowledging that he cannot be anyone else but himself, and therefore cannot be this person's man.
The final lines of the song emphasize the connection between these two people. They are a "club of two" - a small and exclusive group - with no room for anyone else. The singer asks this person to take him, to accept him as he is.
Overall, "I Am" is a romantic song about unrequited love and the desire to be someone who is admired by someone else. The lyrics use descriptive language to paint a picture of this person, but ultimately the chorus reminds the singer that he is who he is and that is okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Your chestnut hair and serious smile
You have beautiful brown hair and a smile that shows how seriously you take life
Raspy laughing eyes, too deep to swim inside
Your eyes are full of laughter, but their depth is unfathomable
Your fractured light and sideways glance
Even though there is hurt in you, you always look at things from a different perspective
Time after time, you make me think I can
You inspire me to believe in myself, over and over again
And you make me wish for heaven's sake that
I could be your man
You make me yearn to be the person you choose to share your life with
Then I remember, then I remember
Then I remember, I am
But then, I remind myself of my true self and my limitations
With coffee grounds and midnight air
I turn around, and you were there
In the midst of mundane activities like brewing coffee and breathing in the night air, there you are—unpredictable and beautiful
Fresh is your face, of scandle clean
An outlaw's grace, long may you lean
Your face is always fresh and clean, and your demeanor is rebellious yet dignified
Oh it's a club of two, no room, me and you
Brand new, take me
Yeah it's a club of two, no room, just me and you
Brand new, baby, oh take me
Oh, won't you take me?
Please take me
We are in our small, exclusive world because all that matters is me and you. I am willing to give everything to be with you, and I hope you feel the same way
But then I remember, then I remember
Then I remember, I am
However, I recall that I am a single person with my own identity beyond our relationship
It's a club of two, no room, just me and you
It's a club of two, no room, just me and you
It's just the two of us in a club that only we understand and can be part of
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL WHALEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sol Fuller
I AM SURPRISED WITH A VOICE LIKE HIS HE DOESN'T GET ENOUGH AIR TIME.
Marsha DeVaughn
I think your voice is AMAZING! Have watched and followed you ever since America’s Got Talent… So glad you won!
❤️💛💜
shihtzu81
Michael Grimm's original song- such a great song!! This artist is soo talented, his voice hits your heart and soul.
dazma54
LOVE LOVE LOVE this song! And LOVE to see him smiling--he looks so happy here, and sounds so great!
Rew Van Wyck
Well done Michael! Great tune...and always...that amazing voice!
JANICETHORNTON
One of Michael's awesome originals...LOVE IT! Visit Michael on Facebook and hear the whole CD!
lapislazuli6
Michael Grimm has such a beautiful voice. Love this song.
AMELIA SANFORD
i love this song and i love his voice it just captures me his bluesy voice is so captivating
shellcad
Love this song. He has a lot of great songs out there...this is just the tip of the iceberg. Way to Go Michael.
Violet
I bought his cd the day it came out and loved it, this is one of my favorite songs. Please everyone support him in his career and buy his cd so he can continue in his career.