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.
No Words
Michael McDermott Lyrics
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Scars that you can't cover up
You see the beauty in something so wrong
Here at the end of it all
Where even angels can fall
If you had wings I swear you'd be gone
The night has come undone
The world has just begun
There are no words
Find me a black colored rose
Opening doors that have closed
Lean in to show me that you are still listening
I need you to be here with me
The night has come undone
The world has just begun
There are no words
There are no words
The nights getting colder
With the world on your shoulder
I see you and run to your side
Closer and closer i'm falling like stars
Through your eyes
The night has come undone
The world has just begun
There are no words, There are no words
Nothing can convey, why it is i feel this way
There are no words
The lyrics to Michael McDermott's song No Words explore the complex and multi-faceted emotions of a relationship at a breaking point. The singer is desperately searching for a way to express the depth of their feelings, but is unable to find the words to convey them. The imagery is rich and colorful, painting a picture of a world that is both beautiful and flawed, where even angels can fall.
The metaphor of painting with rubies and rust adds another layer of complexity to the lyrics, suggesting that even the flaws and scars of a relationship can be beautiful in their own way. The singer is asking for understanding and empathy from their partner, requesting that they find a black colored rose, symbolic of something that is rare and unique, and open doors that have closed. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the singer knows that time is running out and they need to communicate their feelings before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint me with rubies and rust
Describe me with the pain and beauty of life's experiences.
Scars that you can't cover up
Even the hurtful experiences, once endured, remain a part of you.
You see the beauty in something so wrong
You can find something worthwhile in even the most challenging situations.
Here at the end of it all
After everything has happened, where we stand now is what matters.
Where even angels can fall
No one is perfect and we all have the capacity to fail.
If you had wings I swear you'd be gone
You're drawn to tempting situations, even when it may be better to walk away.
The night has come undone
The darkness feels overwhelming and chaotic.
The world has just begun
There is still so much potential for growth and change.
There are no words
It's difficult to express the complexity of human emotion through language alone.
Find me a black colored rose
Seek out something unique and unconventional, despite its perceived flaws.
Opening doors that have closed
Reviving past opportunities and possibilities, even if doing so is difficult.
Lean in to show me that you are still listening
Prove that you're truly engaged and present in our interactions.
I need you to be here with me
I require your emotional support in order to navigate life's challenges.
The nights getting colder
As time passes, the difficulties in life may become more significant and challenging.
With the world on your shoulder
You bear great responsibility and challenges that may feel overwhelming.
I see you and run to your side
I'm always drawn to your presence, even in difficult times.
Closer and closer i'm falling like stars
The more time we spend together, the more deeply I become attached to you.
Through your eyes
Seeing the world and its potential for beauty and meaning through the lens of our relationship.
Nothing can convey, why it is i feel this way
Words don't fully express the multifaceted, complex emotions and experiences in life.
There are no words
Even when communication is challenging, we still strive to connect and understand one another.
Writer(s): Lucasz Gottwald, Michael Mcdermott, Dan Petty
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.