Michael Johns born Michael John Lee (October 20, 1978 – August 1, 2014) w… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Johns born Michael John Lee (October 20, 1978 – August 1, 2014) was a contestant on the 7th season of American Idol, where he made it into the top 8, but on April 10th following Idol Gives Back he was shockingly eliminated. Michael was born on October 20th, 1978 in Perth Australia. He came to the U.S. on a tennis scholarship, and at age 20 moved to Atlanta to pursue his musical career. He landed a job at a bar where he used to perform on the weekends with Hank Barbee, a gig which lasted 5 years. In 2000 he joined an Atlanta band called Film, but it didn’t last long. Michael formed his own band, The Rising, and got a recording contract with Maverick records in 2002. Their debut album was titled “Future Unknown”. In 2003 they released the EP "Live from The Grove LA Store".
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.

This Is Goodbye
Michael Johns Lyrics

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The first time I met you
Your eyes full of pain
Alone in the world
And treated so cold

Close your eyes
And rest in my arms
But I know you could never

Feel something more

Oh, you were defensive
You were inventive
By the way you've been fooling me

This is Goodbye
Honey, this time it's true
And for the first time in a long time
I ain't got you
This is Goodbye
Woman, I'm missing you
Yeah, Oh I do

Tear down your wall
Just give me your hand
Don't you feel like tomorrow
It has been planned
I let you be
And just set you free
Knowing forever
Was never you and me

Oh, you were defensive
You were inventive
By the way you've been fooling me

This is Goodbye
Honey, this time it's true
And for the first time in a long time
I ain't got you, Oh no
This is Goodbye, Woman

Love ain't enough to keep it alive
You think it's all wrong
But we break down and cry
You're out there alone
Do you still sing my song
Know that I'm forever here

This is Goodbye
Honey, this time it's true
And for the first time in a long time
I ain't got you, No

This is Goodbye
Honey, this time it's true
And for the first time in a long time
I ain't got you, Oh No

This is Goodbye
Woman, I'm missing you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Johns's song This Is Goodbye showcase a farewell that is bittersweet. As the song starts with the memories of the time when the couple met, the lyrics go on to describe how the woman had a hard exterior due to past pain and felt cold and alone even when around other people. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the woman's defensive nature and sees through it. As the song progresses, the singer expresses his desire to help the woman, but he knows that it is not possible to make her feel more than what she does at the moment.

The chorus of the song This Is Goodbye is quite straightforward and self-explanatory. It explains that the singer is saying goodbye to his partner as he feels that love is not enough, and they cannot keep the relationship alive anymore. The lyrics show the singer's pain, as he says that it is the first time in a long time that he does not have his partner with him. The lyrics towards the end of the song get more emotional as the singer talks about letting the woman go, knowing that she was never meant to be with him forever. The song concludes by expressing his love for her, and how he will always be there for her no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

The first time I met you
When I first met you

Your eyes full of pain
Your eyes were filled with pain

Alone in the world
You were alone in the world

And treated so cold
You were treated coldly

Close your eyes
Please close your eyes

And rest in my arms
And rest in my arms, please

But I know you could never
But I know that you could never

Feel something more
Feel something more for me

Oh, you were defensive
You were defensive, oh

You were inventive
You were inventive too

By the way you've been fooling me
By the way you've been fooling me, oh yes