Michael currently lives with his wife in Los Angeles, California. His fans are eagerly hoping someone will sign him to a record deal.
Johns died in Tustin, California on 1 August 2014. On 18 November 2014, the coroner reported that Johns had died of dilated cardiomyopathy, which inhibited the flow of blood to his body and also caused his heart to enlarge. A fatty liver also contributed to his death.
Life Is Okay
Michael Johns Lyrics
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MICHAEL.
Well I remember skies of blue
There's always someone who never knew
I think about those days gone by
when there was nothing but you and I
Life was okay
But I'm just a day dreamer
One of those hopeless believers
I'm standing on the outside looking in
Tell me your name baby
And don't you play games with my heart and make me feel like I'm outside looking in
BROOKE.
I remember days gone by
when the fire lit the sky alive
where it was only you and I gonna live forever
Thoughts of you went through my head
to take me back to that time again
but it was never going to be you and me forever
Forever baby I'm a day dreamer
one of those hopeless believers
I'm standing on the outside looking in
Tell me your name baby
And don't you play games with my heart and make me feel like I'm outside looking in
But I'm just a day dreamer
one of those hopeless believers
I'm standing on the outside looking in
Tell me your name baby
And don't you play games with my heart and make me feel like I'm outside looking in
(Michael) But I'm just a day dreamer
(Brooke) I remember days gone by
(M) a hopeless believer
(B) when the fire lit the sky alive
(M) I'm standing on the outside looking in
(B) where it was only you and I gonna live
(M) Tell me your name baby
(B) Thoughts of you went through my head
(M ) And don't you play games with my heart
(B) to take me back to that time again
(Together)
But it was never going to be you and me
Outside looking in
The song "Life Is Okay" by Michael Johns is a nostalgic ballad about a longing for the past and feeling like an outsider looking in. The lyrics reminisce about a time when life was simple and uncomplicated, full of hope and possibility. The first verse talks about remembering "skies of blue" and how there's always someone who never knew that life is okay. The second verse talks about a time when it was "only you and I gonna live forever" and how thoughts of the past can take you back to that time again.
The chorus is a plea to a potential love interest to not play games with their heart and to tell them their name. The repeated phrase "But I'm just a day dreamer, one of those hopeless believers, I'm standing on the outside looking in" highlights the longing for something that may not be possible, and the feeling of being left out or left behind.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reminder to appreciate the present and not to get lost in memories and daydreams of the past. It speaks to the universal human experience of nostalgia and the desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I remember skies of blue
I cherish the memories of the happy times in my life.
There's always someone who never knew
Even in the happiest of times, there are those who aren't able to appreciate the joy of life.
Life is okay
Life can just be alright, without any major ups or downs.
I think about those days gone by
I reflect on the past with fondness and nostalgia.
when there was nothing but you and I
When it was just me and the person I cared about the most, life was perfect.
Life was okay
Life can still be good even if it's not perfect anymore.
But I'm just a day dreamer
I have a tendency to imagine and fantasize about situations that may never come true.
One of those hopeless believers
Despite the odds, I hold onto hope that things will work out the way I want them to.
I'm standing on the outside looking in
I feel like I'm on the outside of the happy moments, looking in on other people's lives.
Tell me your name baby
I'm willing to open myself up to others and make connections.
And don't you play games with my heart and make me feel like I'm outside looking in
I don't want to be led on or used by others, only to be left out of the happiness they experience.
I remember days gone by
I share in the nostalgia of the past with the person I care about.
when the fire lit the sky alive
The moments of passion and excitement in the past were truly unforgettable.
where it was only you and I gonna live forever
In those moments, it felt like nothing else mattered and we could share a life together forever.
Thoughts of you went through my head
I can't stop thinking about the person who made my life so magical in the past.
to take me back to that time again
I long to return to the days where we were happiest.
But it was never going to be you and me forever
Although we had a special connection in the past, our time together was always limited.
Forever baby I'm a day dreamer
I still hold onto hope that we can be together again, even if it's just in my dreams.
I'm standing on the outside looking in
Once again, I feel like I'm unable to experience true happiness or fulfillment in my life.
And don't you play games with my heart
I'm afraid to be hurt again, especially by someone who I care deeply about.
Outside looking in
I feel disconnected from the world around me and unable to find a sense of belonging.
Contributed by Vivian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shauna Coleman
This song has got me through many rough moments. Thank you Michael, and Brooke, for sharing your beautiful voices. RIP Michael!
aburleigh93
This song is so amazing! Their voices blend so perfectly together!
yodanielcarter
This is an absolutely BRILLIANT song. Brooke is completely adorable, Michael's a cool guy, the talent is overwhelming between them!!
stormyseas77
Very, very impressive. I can't stop listening to it. Definitely deserves to be heard on the radio. It's got an old school feel/sound to it, which I love. Brooke sounds lovely as always (I'm a huge fan of hers). Her voice plays well with others :) I was never really a Michael Johns fan on Idol, but he really impresses here. Man, they should make a music vid for this; I would love to see it.
Jeremy Bridges
Love Brooke! Wow! She is great here, and Michael also... their voices blend so nicely! This song is a hit!
Shirley_Parker
This is amazing. One of the best, if not the best post idol recording (At least from a debut angle) their voices works together so much. I tear up, this is so moving.
1nari
I love this song, Michael is such a great artist and he has one of the best voices ever, so beautiful! This song is gorgeous and he and Brooke sound great together! A+++
evegpt
I hope, hope hope, we hear a lot more duets form them. I love MJ when he sings this type of song and Brooke is just a favorite from the beginning.
iluvmuzic
Michael Johns is a musical genius! His invitation to Brooke to sing with him on this song was also genius! With his powerful voice and amazing good looks, Michael will be around a LONG TIME! Can't wait for his new music!!
Maureen Olsen
They sound fantastic. Never could understand how he never won last year. He and Brooke sound great. I am going to buy the CD today!