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.
Lantern
Michael McDermott Lyrics
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Know I'd be there if you ever needed me
Chambers of sound, love lost and found tonight
There's somethin' in the air, somethin' doesn't feel right
If I had a map, I'd guide your troubled path
If I had a smile, I'd lend you mine to laugh
If I had a treasure, you know just what I'd do
You always said, "Michael, just play the hand you're dealt"
I don't know if you ever knew how I felt
I wish I could have said the things I always wanted to say
Well, I'm sayin' them now if you can hear me today
If I had some wings, I'd fly you all around
If I had a some money, I'd buy the whole goddamn town
If I had the strength then maybe I could have pulled you through
If I had a lantern, I'd light the way for you
If I had a lantern, I'd light the way for you
One more night of drinkin' and singin' them jukebox tunes
I'd give everything just to spend one more day with you
I'll think of you when the rain comes and I'll find your face in the falling snow
I hope you think of me too, there's one thing you should know (i'm sorry)
If I had some sunshine, I'd cast it all on you
If had the power, your dreams would all come true
I know you must be frightened too, don't you know that I'm scared too
If I had a lantern, I'd light the way for you
If I had a lantern, I'd light the way for you
Don't hide your love...
The song Lantern by Michael McDermott is a touching tribute to a loved one. The lyrics suggest that the singer would be there for the loved one, no matter what. The first verse reflects a sense of unease and unknown danger that the singer can feel in the air. If the loved one needed guidance, the singer would provide a map. If they needed a reason to smile, the singer would do their utmost to make them laugh. If they were searching for treasures, the singer would help them find it. If the loved one needed a light in the darkness, he would be their lantern.
Verse two suggests that the loved one encouraged the singer to make the best out of any given situation, to play the hand they were dealt. The singer is regretful that he couldn't say the things he wanted to say, but is determined to say them now. He would fly them all around, buy a town and give them the strength to face whatever hardship is thrown their way. The third verse portrays the sense of regret that there wasn't more time to spend with the loved one. Finally, the chorus reminds the loved one not to hide their love, and that the singer would always be there for them, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter how hard it might seem to be
Despite the challenges you may face, I will always be there to support you.
Know I'd be there if you ever needed me
You can count on me to be there for you in times of need.
Chambers of sound, love lost and found tonight
The atmosphere is filled with emotions, both positive and negative.
There's somethin' in the air, somethin' doesn't feel right
I sense that something is wrong or out of place.
If I had a map, I'd guide your troubled path
I would provide you with direction and guidance if you feel lost or confused.
If I had a smile, I'd lend you mine to laugh
I would share my happiness with you to make you feel better.
If I had a treasure, you know just what I'd do
I would give you something valuable that you would appreciate.
If I had a lantern, I'd light the way for you
I would be your guiding light and help you navigate through difficult situations.
You always said, "Michael, just play the hand you're dealt"
You taught me to deal with whatever life throws at me.
I don't know if you ever knew how I felt
I'm not sure if I ever truly expressed my feelings to you.
I wish I could have said the things I always wanted to say
I regret not having told you everything that was on my mind.
Well, I'm sayin' them now if you can hear me today
Even though you're no longer here, I want to express my feelings now.
If I had some wings, I'd fly you all around
I would take you on adventures and show you the world if I could.
If I had a some money, I'd buy the whole goddamn town
I would use my resources to make your dreams come true.
If I had the strength then maybe I could have pulled you through
I wish I had been stronger and could have helped you overcome your difficulties.
One more night of drinkin' and singin' them jukebox tunes
I miss spending time with you, especially the fun times we had together.
I'd give everything just to spend one more day with you
Nothing is more important to me than spending time with you once again.
I'll think of you when the rain comes and I'll find your face in the falling snow
I'll always remember you, even in the smallest things like rain and snow.
I hope you think of me too, there's one thing you should know (i'm sorry)
I want to apologize for anything that I did or didn't do, and hope that you forgive me.
If I had some sunshine, I'd cast it all on you
I would bring positivity and happiness into your life if I could.
If had the power, your dreams would all come true
I wish I had the ability to make your dreams come true.
I know you must be frightened too, don't you know that I'm scared too
I understand that you're scared, and I feel the same way.
Don't hide your love...
Don't keep your feelings hidden, express them for all to see and feel.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL MC DERMOTT
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