Simply sincere and considerably endearing are the lyrics and voice of this Napa Valley native. One can empathize with his lyrical shades of blue like the self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh. Each song possesses dream-like attributes, like the carefully placed notes of the glockenspiel in โHideโ, suspending moments in time and molding echoes of his past into living, breathing poetry.
โGoing through struggles in my life sometimes makes me write more; I guess it just helps me get things off my chest. But I also get really inspired by places Iโve been people I meet. Traveling usually spawns new material. And going to shows really gets me excited to write and perform too. Hardly ever do I leave a show without a new-found passion for music. And playing with all the great musicians here in Chico. Iโm so lucky to be surrounded by such talent here.โ
Michael has been very active in the Chico music community, where he dwells today. Aside from his solo project, Lee is a member of Surrogate, Mute Witness and Carousel, bands that continue to inspire him and get him excited to play.
Ryan Maker, guitarist of Mute Witness speaks genuinely about his fellow band member, โMike is a pretty versatile musician who generally likes to keep things simple but can pull out all the stops when need be, similar to his personality, actually. Generally he's a very mellow, collected guy but every once and a while will surprise you with something hilarious or kinda crazy and then lets it roll off like it was nothing.โ
Core family members have also greatly influenced Michaelโs music and the way he feels about music.
โMy dad was in a band back in the day and choir too I think. My mom sang a little bit too. Actually she sings a lot. Every time I visit she just walks around the house singing her heart out all day. Itโs funny. And my older brother plays guitar and bass. Heโs been in a couple of bands with me .My younger brother just started taking a music class in college. Heโs all about it. Every time I talk to him heโs asking me questions about music or guitar or piano or whatever. Itโs rad.โ
The piano is one of his top three favorite instruments. His other two favorites, cello and the French horn, he feels โbring the listener in and make the songs that much more intimate.โ Surprisingly enough he had not mentioned the acoustic guitar as evoking the same amount of intimacy. The finger picking sounds in, โThe Jealous Typeโ, โEnglishโ, and โSad Songโ are incredibly indicative of Leeโs deepest nature. He relishes in the feeling he gets when fans connect with him at this level.
โKnowing that your music has affected somebody,โ is one of his favorite aspects of the music process. โItโs a great feeling to have played well or to have written a good song. But the most rewarding part is playing a show and having the crowd right there with you, entirely into what youโre doing.โ
On top of being a tremendous talent, Rett Mathews, guitarist in Mute Witness describes Michael, โHe's easy to get along with and has a good sense of humor. Everyone loves his hair.โ What more does one need?
- Andrea Aracil, Binary Sounds
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2) - Michael Lee (born Michael Gary Pearson; 19 November 1969 โ 24 November 2008) was an English drummer best known for touring and recording in the 1990s with Little Angels, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
Lee started his professional career as drummer with Little Angels, a band from Scarborough who became one of the primary British rock acts of the early 1990s. Lee was replaced in Little Angels during their Young Gods tour by Mark Richardson, after it was discovered he had auditioned for The Cult (who were replacing Matt Sorum who left for G'n'R) behind their backs. He went on to play the full Ceremony world tour with the Cult in 1991 and 1992.
After playing with the Cult, he would go on to work with Echo & the Bunnymen and the reformed version of Thin Lizzy. Lee also worked with many other bands including Holosade (with whom he received his first album recording credit as "Damian Lee"), Alaska, and Sweet Janes.
Ultimately, it would be his work with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant that garnered him the highest profile. As a result of his work on Plant's solo material, he was invited to continue this collaboration when Plant re-joined forces with Jimmy Page. Lee became the drummer for their touring and recording band, Page and Plant, and received writing credit for all songs on the band's 1998 album Walking into Clarksdale. Lee also toured with Jeff Martin and played drums on Martin's solo album, Exile and the Kingdom. He also co-operated on the 2006 Ian Gillan album, Gillan's Inn.
Similarly to Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, Lee used large drum sizes, something he attributed to his 6'5" height. His bass drum was 26" in diameter, and his snare drum was a brass 14" x 14" shell.
Lee was found dead in his flat on 24 November 2008. Jepson, Plunkett and the Dickinson brothers were reunited โ supposedly for the first time since the band's split โ at Michael Lee's funeral in December 2008.
Don't Leave Me
Michael Lee Lyrics
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TO YOUR FACE FOR THE LAST TIME
NOW YOU'RE PACKING YOUR BAGS
WITHOUT HEARING MY PLEA
BABY DON'T LEAVE ME
I GUESS I WENT AND DRANK TOO MUCH
DIDN'T THINK I WOULD MISS YOUR TOUCH
BABY PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME
DON'T LEAVE ME
DON'T LEAVE ME
I'M DOWN ON MY KNEES
BABY I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE
DON'T LEAVE ME
IF I COULD TAKE IT ALL BACK I WOULD
DO ALL THE THINGS I SHOULD
I'D TREAT YOU RIGHT
BOTH DAY AND NIGHT
DON'T LEAVE ME
DON'T LEAVE ME
DON'T LEAVE ME
I'M DOWN ON MY KNEES
BABY I'M BEGGING YOU PLEASE
DON'T LEAVE ME
In Michael Lee's Song "Don't Leave Me," the singer is apologizing to their significant other, whom they have wronged in the past. The singer admits to having lied and messed up, leading the significant other to leave. The singer expresses regret and begs for forgiveness, promising to be a better partner, treat them right, and never make the same mistakes again.
The lyrics, "I guess I went and drank too much, didn't think I would miss your touch, I meant you no harm baby," showcase the singer's vulnerability and honesty. They take responsibility for their actions, using the line "I meant you no harm baby" as an excuse for their behavior.
Overall, the song is a plea for forgiveness, with the singer acknowledging their mistakes and willingness to change. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, with the singer begging the significant other not to leave them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done it messed up and lied
I have made a mistake by lying to you
To your face for the last time
I am admitting to my mistake and will never do it again
Now you're packing your bags
You are leaving me because of my actions
Without hearing my plea
You are not willing to listen to me
Baby don't leave me
Please do not leave me, I am sorry
I guess I went and drank too much
I drank too much alcohol and did not know what I was doing
Didn't think I would miss your touch
I did not realize how much I loved and needed you until you were leaving
I meant you no harm baby
I did not intend to hurt you
Baby please don't leave me
Please do not leave me, I am begging you
Don't leave me
Please stay with me, I need you
Don't leave me
Please do not leave me, I cannot bear it
I'm down on my knees
I am begging you with all my heart
Baby I'm begging you please
I am asking you in the most sincere and heartfelt way
If I could take it all back I would
If I had the chance to change things, I would
Do all the things I should
I would do everything I could to make things right
I'd treat you right
I would treat you with the love and respect you deserve
Both day and night
I would be there for you all the time
Don't leave me
Please do not leave me, I am sorry for what I have done
Don't leave me
Please stay with me, I love you and need you
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Written by: Michael Clemmer
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@shashankrao23
this guy has a class and an old soul - hope today's music does not spoil him.
@antoniop3352
Remember seeing him in Grapevine Tx. a little before this time. Walked into a small pub, saw this long haired kid setting up and thinking I was about to hear some rock covers. I was blown away with his talent. He played blues with the skill and style of a seasoned veteran and he played one original that was so far and above anything anyone was doing today. I said it before and Iโll reiterate, I heard BB king and SRVs guitar blues and Joe Cockerโs style of crying the vocals all coming from this young man on a single song.
@j_stiggs4823
Who else came from "The Voice"? ....For the love of music ....This guy is FIRE !!
@ClassicK1rk
J_stiggs hell yes!!
Heโs awesome!
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@chonlanan9715
J_stiggs I am ๐๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ซโค๏ธ
@elizabethhollandd
Ikr!!! Blake is an idiot for not saving him !
@eleahanz1334
Friggin' love him!
@Sawdoffpecker
Facts
@RosehillJewelry
This man is not going away, he's bound for big, big, bigger and biggest of things. The Voice is not done with him either. So much talent both guitar and voice. You go Michael Lee, you go.
@RosehillJewelry
What a talent Michael Lee is and the song features his talents from the ground up. SOLID GOLD.