After wowing millions of fans on American Idol with his comforting yet husky and powerful voice and performing throughout the United States as part of the American Idol LIVE! tour, Michael has created his sonically rich and lyrically inviting debut album. The first single, “Who’s Gonna Love You More” will be available for download on May 15 and impacts radio on May 21.
Mike’s heartfelt music has been virtually a lifetime in the making. He got his first guitar when he was three and would take his axe to church, where he would mimic the moves of the band’s guitar player. Beyond church, Michael’s mother shared her love of music with Mike and introduced him to a wide range of artistic sounds and styles, including 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bonnie Raitt and Jimi Hendrix.
Even though Mike was enamored with music and the arts throughout his school, his focus eventually shifted to football. Michael’s work on the gridiron was rewarded when he earned an athletic scholarship to University of Central Florida. It was following a break from school to take care of his ailing mother, when Mike bought a guitar and a remarkable thing happened. “For the very first time in my life, I could play and sing at the same time,” Mike recalls. “More clicked for me musically. I was writing music to express what I was going through internally with my mom passing.”
Mike then gave music a second chance. Soon thereafter, a friend asked him to play at his wedding in New York. Though Michael was working at a junior high school in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida, at the time he agreed. Mike played particularly well and while standing on a street corner in Time’s Square, decided making the move to The Big Apple in order to pursue his musical dreams was just what his life needed. A few years later, Mike auditioned for American Idol, which launched his recording career.
None of Michael’s remarkable journey would have been possible without the second chances he has enjoyed throughout his life. Now, with Mike’s new album, Mike gets to live out his dreams. “I’ve wanted to say these things for a long time,” he says. “I feel like I was able to express myself more than ever on this album. I was able to get the things I wanted to say out in song and
in melody in a way that I’ve never been able to before.”
When a Man Loves a Woman
Michael Lynche Lyrics
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Can't keep his mind on nothing else
He'll trade the world
For the good thing he's found
If she's bad he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he put her down
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Tryin' to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comfort
Sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way it ought to be
Well, this man loves a woman
I gave you everything I had
Tryin' to hold on to your precious love
Baby, please don't treat me bad
When a man loves a woman
Down deep in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she plays him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Lovin' eyes can't ever see
When a man loves a woman
He can do no wrong
He can never own some other girl
Yes when a man loves a woman
I know exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're my world
When a man loves a woman...
The song "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Michael Lynche talks about the lengths a man would go to for the woman he loves. The lyrics express how completely devoted the man is to his love and how he would do anything for her. The first stanza talks about how a man's focus is entirely on the object of his affection, and he would give up everything, even his friends, for her. He is blinded by his love for her and sees everything she does as right. The second stanza talks about how he will spend all his money, and even give up his comfort to make her happy. He is willing to endure any hardship as long as it keeps his love alive.
The chorus talks about how the man has given his all to the woman he loves but is still vulnerable as she can cause him pain and misery. He is so in love with her that he may not even realize if she is playing him for a fool. The last part of the chorus talks about how when a man loves a woman, he can never fall in love with another. The song ends with the declaration of love for the woman.
Overall, "When a Man Loves a Woman" describes the intensity of love that can exist for another person and the sacrifices one is willing to make for love to last.
Line by Line Meaning
When a man loves a woman
A man who loves a woman is deeply committed to her and is willing to do anything for her.
Can't keep his mind on nothing else
When a man is in love with a woman, she is always on his mind.
He'll trade the world
For the good thing he's found
The man is willing to give up anything and everything for the woman he loves.
If she's bad he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he put her down
When a man is in love with a woman, he sees her as perfect and will stand up for her even if it means turning against his friends.
Spend his very last dime
Tryin' to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comfort
Sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way it ought to be
The man is willing to sacrifice everything, including his own comfort, to keep her happy.
Well, this man loves a woman
I gave you everything I had
Tryin' to hold on to your precious love
Baby, please don't treat me bad
The man is pleading with his woman to treat him well, as he has given her everything he has.
Down deep in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she plays him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Lovin' eyes can't ever see
If the woman he loves betrays him or treats him poorly, it cuts him very deeply, whether or not he realizes it.
He can do no wrong
He can never own some other girl
The man is completely devoted to the woman he loves and would never cheat on her or look at another woman.
Yes when a man loves a woman
I know exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're my world
The singer loves a woman so deeply that she is his entire world.
Contributed by Alexandra O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mictivic
This man is the essence of being a humble black man. I think he is the next American idol. Because vocally he has it and he uses the way the Lord want him to. It not by chance that he got saved. But by a blessing
@elasticheart1245
The best version
@katdalee97
i LOVE big mike! :) so glad he made the top 10! :D
@christianchapman13
he has a voice for gospel music
@jamchit
I heard this song on the radio and i remembered this man sung in american idol so I started searching for his video.. He really make the song so good.. I love it! so sweet to hear..
@dhylanspano1
Great video! i absolutely love the way he sings this song! 1st
@hapeterahui
fuck he is thee maaan!
@23kags23
He looks almost exactly like my uncle and they have the same name lol ^-^
@wonderful780
@ernstdante maybe its not "his" key ...smh I suppose you think everyone has the same voice and key....lol