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.
Red
Michael Grimm Lyrics
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Is this meant for me?
Is my time on the outside over?
We all know how you've spended all of your days
Knowing that love isn't here
You see the pictures
But you don't know there names
Cause love isn't here
And I can't do this by myself
All of these problems, they're all in your head
And I can't be somebody else
You took something perfect and painted it red
No sympathy, when shouting out is all you know
Behind your lies, I can see the secrets you don't show
We all know how you've spended all of your days
Knowing that love isn't here
You see the pictures
But you don't know there names
Cause love isn't here
And I can't do this by myself
All of these problems, they're all in your head
And I can't be somebody else
You took something perfect and painted it red
You take the best things from me
Then everything gets empty
That's not a world that I need
You take the best things from me
Then everything gets empty
That's not a world that I need
And I can't do this by myself
All of these problems, they're all in your head
And I can't be somebody else
You took something perfect and painted it red
I can't do this by myself
All of these problems, they're all in your head
And I can't be somebody else
You took something perfect and painted it red
You took something perfect and painted it red
You took something perfect and painted it red
You took something perfect and painted it red
The lyrics to Michael Grimm's song "Red" express the confusion and frustration of being in a relationship where the other person is not fully present. The opening lines suggest a sense of isolation, as the singer stands alone in the street lights, wondering if the situation is meant for them. The phrase "is my time on the outside over?" implies a feeling of being excluded or left out, perhaps from the other person's life. The chorus repeats the line "you took something perfect and painted it red," which is a metaphor for destroying something beautiful with negative behavior, words, or emotions.
The second verse touches on themes of deception and secrets, with the line "behind your lies, I can see the secrets you don't show." The singer is aware of the other person's failings, yet is unable to fix the relationship alone. The song ends on a note of despair, with the repeated line "I can't do this by myself" emphasizing the idea that both parties need to work together to make the relationship thrive.
Overall, the lyrics of "Red" paint a picture of a relationship that is falling apart due to communication breakdowns, secrets, and negative emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alright standing in the street lights here
I am comfortable in this situation
Is this meant for me?
Is this intended for me?
Is my time on the outside over?
Am I no longer an outsider?
We all know how you've spended all of your days
Everyone knows how you've used your time
Knowing that love isn't here
Realizing that love is absent
You see the pictures
You look at the pictures
But you don't know there names
But you don't know their names
Cause love isn't here
Because love is missing
And I can't do this by myself
I can't handle this alone
All of these problems, they're all in your head
Your issues are all mental
And I can't be somebody else
I cannot pretend to be someone I am not
You took something perfect and painted it red
You ruined something that was good
No sympathy, when shouting out is all you know
You receive no compassion when all you do is yell
Behind your lies, I can see the secrets you don't show
I know the hidden truth that you are trying to hide
You take the best things from me
You take away the most valuable things I have
Then everything gets empty
Then everything becomes bleak
That's not a world that I need
I don't need a world like that
You took something perfect and painted it red
You ruined something that was good
I can't do this by myself
I can't handle this alone
All of these problems, they're all in your head
Your issues are all mental
And I can't be somebody else
I cannot pretend to be someone I am not
You took something perfect and painted it red
You ruined something that was good
You took something perfect and painted it red
You ruined something that was good
You took something perfect and painted it red
You ruined something that was good
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost, Scott Mcfarnon
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deedee
on Livin' On Faith
This song should be one of the greatest songs ever recorded. I absolutely love it. You are an incredible talent,. You are certainly one the greats of all time.