1) Michael McD… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Michael McDermott is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago who is also a member of The Westies.
2) Michael McDermott is one half of British duo Workshy.
3) Michael McDermott is been the drummer of American band The Bouncing Souls.
1) Michael McDermott (born August 24, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago. He has been crafting personal, evocative music for almost two decades. His first album, 620 W. Surf, recorded when he was only 20 years old, established McDermott as a young man filled with poetry and power. Since then he has documented on vinyl his battles with booze, women, substances and faith. Comparisons to Springsteen, Dylan, Van Morrison and James Joyce have followed McDermott throughout his career, but on his later albums he has broken free of these influences to make highly original, potent music.
In 2013, McDermott formed The Westies together with Heather Horton, Ian Fitchuk, Joe Pisapia and Lex Price.
In 2016, McDermott released Willow Springs, named for the small town where he now resides.
In April 2018, McDermott released Out From Under and followed it with extensive domestic and international touring.
2) Michael John McDermott is one half of British duo Workshy, the smooth jazz / sophisti-pop duo from London.
3) Michael McDermott has been the drummer of The Bouncing Souls, a punk rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, formed in 1987, since 2000.
Anything
Michael McDermott Lyrics
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Of the fountain on the day you met
Tyrone Power had nothin' on you
By the way you moved in that Stetson hat
I'm sorry things didn't work out
Quite like you planned
But nowadays you don't talk so much
Of those warrior days and that goal line stand
I'd do anything to fight your fears
I'd do anything to get back those years for you
I'd do anything to have seen the way you walked back then
I'd do anything to see you smile again
You had a vision of the bluest sky
But now your caught by the shades of grey
you had a vision that you could fly
But your wings never got you that far away
I'd do anything to fight your fears
I'd do anything to get back those years for you
I'd do anything to have seen the way you walked back then
I'd do anything to see you smile again
See you lookin' out the window, see you lookin' into space
Your wonderin' how you ever ended up in this place
These words are the hardest, I've waited to this day
To speak the things I feel and to find the strength
To say.... talk to me
I'd do anything to fight your fears
I'd do anything to get back those years for you
I'd do anything to have seen the way you walked back then
I'd do anything to see you smile again
The lyrics to Michael McDermott's song "Anything" speak of a son's love and admiration for his father forged through a shared history and an unwavering dedication to make things right. The verses open with a description of the father's glory days, as told by his mother. The father's once-promising future is now marred by regrets, a reality that the son finds difficult to accept. The song speaks to the yearning to bridge the gaps in communication and touch the father's heart, expressed passionately in the chorus that repeats, "I'd do anything to fight your fears – I'd do anything to see you smile again."
The lyrics are poignant and powerful, as they speak to the depth of a love that is still strong despite the father's perceived shortcomings. The song's tone is one of nostalgia and longing, touching upon themes of regret and the changing of times. Ultimately, it is a song of hope, suggesting that it's never too late to heal relationships and mend the bonds between loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma always told me stories of you
My mother used to tell me stories about your life.
Of the fountain on the day you met
She told me about the day you met at the fountain.
Tyrone Power had nothin' on you
You were even better than the famous actor Tyrone Power.
By the way you moved in that Stetson hat
The way you moved wearing your Stetson hat was unforgettable.
I'm sorry things didn't work out
I am sorry that your life did not go according to your plans.
Quite like you planned
Things did not go as smoothly as you had hoped.
But nowadays you don't talk so much
But now you rarely talk about your exciting past.
Of those warrior days and that goal line stand
Those warrior days and goal line stand are past memories.
I'd do anything to fight your fears
I would do anything to help you overcome your fears.
I'd do anything to get back those years for you
I would do anything to bring back the good old days for you.
I'd do anything to have seen the way you walked back then
I wish I could have seen how you walked in the past.
I'd do anything to see you smile again
I want to see you smile again, no matter what it takes.
You had a vision of the bluest sky
You once had a dream of a life full of possibilities.
But now your caught by the shades of grey
But now you are living a life full of grey areas and limitations.
you had a vision that you could fly
You believed that you could achieve great things and soar high.
But your wings never got you that far away
But unfortunately, you did not achieve everything you set out to do.
See you lookin' out the window, see you lookin' into space
I see you gazing out of the window, lost deep in your thoughts.
Your wonderin' how you ever ended up in this place
You are questioning how your life ended up where it is now.
These words are the hardest, I've waited to this day
Saying these words is the most difficult thing I have ever had to do, and I have put it off for a long time.
To speak the things I feel and to find the strength
To express my feelings and find the courage to do so.
To say.... talk to me
To ask you to open up and talk to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MC DERMOTT
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