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.
Qualified
Michael Grimm Lyrics
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Better hurry up and check it out
Looky here, looky here
Your steak ain't no hipper than my pork chop
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
Have no fear, I'm already here
I'll Tell you now (I'm qualified)
You know that I'm qualified
(You know that I'm qualified)
Your top hat ain't no better than my ginger brown
And your sharp skin ain't no badder than my Levis Jim
The money you got, it ain't no better than a higher spending man's
All I've got is a little bit of common sense
I believe in my heart, the best e.d. is experience
I'll tell you now (I'm qualified)
You know that I'm qualified
(You know that I'm qualified)
You may find me in a project slum
Be hanging out with all the skid row bums
I may be sick and I may seem dumb
That don't mean you know where I'm coming from
Look out kid
Just make a little room for
Your social life ain't no better than my hot dog stand
Your edu-ma-cation ain't no hipper than what you understand
Your woman that you got she ain't no hipper than a hot loving band
I got the power to control
I can see clean through your blind mole?
And I want to tell you now (I'm qualified)
You know that I'm qualified
(You know that I'm qualified)
Look at me, I'm filling up in class
And you better watch out, I'm stepping up fast
And I ain't a jacket on me, I've been hanging out in the projects
Hangin' out with all you rednecks
you rubbernecks and rejects
The lyrics to Michael Grimm's song "Qualified" convey a message of self-confidence and rejection of societal hierarchies. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm qualified," emphasizing the singer's belief in their own abilities and worthiness, regardless of their perceived social class or status. This is exemplified in lines such as "Your steak ain't no hipper than my pork chop" and "Your top hat ain't no better than my ginger brown," where the singer challenges the superiority of luxury items and lifestyles.
The song also touches on the theme of appearances versus reality, with the singer asserting that their "common sense" and "experience" are more valuable than any superficial qualities. This is demonstrated in lines like "Your woman that you got she ain't no hipper than a hot loving band," suggesting that a fulfilling relationship can be achieved without wealth or status, and "Your edu-ma-cation ain't no hipper than what you understand," implying that true knowledge and intelligence come from personal experience and understanding, rather than formal education.
Overall, "Qualified" is a song that encourages the listener to have faith in themselves and recognize their own value, regardless of societal expectations and conventions.
Line by Line Meaning
Looky here
Listen to me
Better hurry up and check it out
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
Your steak ain't no hipper than my pork chop
There's nothing special about what you have compared to what I have
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your expensive things are not better than my normal, practical things
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
Your fancy drinks are not better than my simple drinks
Looky here, I'm ready to take care of business
I am confident and prepared to handle any situation
Have no fear, I'm already here
Don't worry, I'm already present and will handle the situation
I'll tell you now (I'm qualified)
I have the necessary experience and knowledge to be successful
You know that I'm qualified
I have proven my abilities to others
Your top hat ain't no better than my ginger brown
Your fanciness does not make you better than me
And your sharp skin ain't no badder than my Levis Jim
Your tough exterior is not superior to my well-worn jeans
The money you got, it ain't no better than a higher spending man's
Your wealth is not impressive compared to someone with even more money
All I've got is a little bit of common sense
I don't possess material wealth or high-class items, but I have practical intelligence
I believe in my heart, the best e.d. is experience
I value real-life experiences more than formal education
You may find me in a project slum
I may come from a poor or low-income area
Be hanging out with all the skid row bums
I may associate with society's outcasts
I may be sick and I may seem dumb
I may have physical or intellectual limitations
That don't mean you know where I'm coming from
Don't assume you understand my perspective or experiences
Look out kid
Be careful
Just make a little room for
Give me some space to share my message
Your social life ain't no better than my hot dog stand
Your popularity or social status does not make you superior to me
Your edu-ma-cation ain't no hipper than what you understand
Your education does not necessarily equate to real-world knowledge
Your woman that you got she ain't no hipper than a hot loving band
Your romantic partner is not better than the excitement of music
I got the power to control
I am capable of influencing situations
I can see clean through your blind mole?
I can see through your facade or deception
And I want to tell you now (I'm qualified)
I'm reiterating that I am competent and experienced
Look at me, I'm filling up in class
I may be gaining social status or wealth
And you better watch out, I'm stepping up fast
I am quickly climbing the ranks and cannot be underestimated
And I ain't a jacket on me, I've been hanging out in the projects
Despite my humble background, I am capable of succeeding
Hangin' out with all you rednecks, you rubbernecks and rejects
I associate and relate to individuals from all walks of life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAC REBENNACK, JESSIE HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Grate job a fandamtic frome charles.good job wayne and monie.do some more.
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