McLean released his debut album, You’re Not Alone, in 1983 and with every song that followed, his lyrics filled voids, encouraged love, and offered hope. Now, more than 25 albums later, his musical legacy has not only resonated in the hearts of thousands, but continues to be a standard for those seeking meaning and peace.
To celebrate this exciting anniversary, McLean released a boxed set of six albums in 2008. The definitive collection, 25, is filled with his most beloved songs from the last 25 years, many of which were out-of-print, as well as a handful of brand-new songs on each album.
With a background in film, McLean began early in his career making commercials for radio and television, receiving numerous national and international awards for advertising. Such awards included the prestigious Clio Award, National Addy Award, New York Ad Club’s Andy Award, two National Emmy Finalists Awards, and the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Film Festival. He later used his film experience to produce and direct several films including, Together Forever, The Prodigal Son, and Mr. Krueger’s Christmas starring film legend Jimmy Stewart.
Ever the engaging performer and master storyteller, McLean has shared his beloved Christmas musical, The Forgotten Carols, with more than a half-million people across the country since 2001. With humor and heart, “The Carols” has become a beloved tradition for thousands of families who mark the beginning of their holiday season with this magical musical.
Celebrating the Light, another of McLean’s musicals, ran for five seasons at the Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake City and The Garden, an allegorical oratorio written with Merrill Jenson and Bryce Neubert, opened in Jerusalem and has been performed across the country as well as in France, South America, and Russia. His popular sea-faring musical The Ark enjoyed a New York City debut in 2005.
In addition to his music and films, McLean has also authored four books with accompanying CDs – Distant Serenade, Hold on the Light Will Come: And Other Lessons My Songs Have Taught Me, The Forgotten Carols, and most recently, From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours.
McLean and his wife Lynne have three children and live in California.
Musical Style: Piano driven inspirational
Current Residence: California
Together Forever Someday
Michael McLean Lyrics
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And it's hard to see it end
When the memories we′ve just made
May never again.
But it's harder for time to ever erase
The together times we've shared
So, when we′re apart remember
And for all the love
Thank the Lord above
Who shown us the way
That we can be together forever someday
We will be together forever someday
Well it′s hard to say goodbye and let go
And it's hard to see it end
When the memories we′ve just made
May never happen again.
But it's harder for time ro ever erase
The together times we′ve shared
So, when we're apart remember
All the love we sharef together
And for all the love
Thank the Lord above
Who shown us the way
That we can be together forever someday
We will be together forever someday
We will be together forever someday
The song “Together Forever Someday” by Michael McLean explores the difficulties of letting go and saying goodbye, especially when the memories we’ve created may never happen again. McLean highlights the importance of cherishing the moments we have shared with loved ones, and acknowledges that these memories will always stay with us, even when we are apart. In the chorus, McLean reminds us to thank the Lord above, who has shown us the way towards eternal togetherness, allowing us to be reunited with our loved ones someday.
The lyrics of the song reflect upon the central themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. McLean skillfully captures the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye, acknowledging that it can be hard to let go of the good times we’ve had with loved ones. Yet, in the chorus, the song takes on a more hopeful tone, expressing the belief that we will be reunited with our loved ones in the afterlife. The repetition of “we will be together forever someday” reinforces this message, providing a sense of comfort and hope to the listener.
In sum, Michael McLean’s “Together Forever Someday” is a melancholy yet uplifting song that speaks to the complex emotions of loss and love. It reminds us to cherish the memories we have made and to honor the bond we share with our loved ones, even if we must say goodbye for now.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's hard to say goodbye and let go
Saying goodbye and letting go is not an easy task.
And it's hard to see it end
It's tough to witness the end of something.
When the memories we've just made may never again.
After parting ways, there is a possibility that the memories we've created may never happen again.
But it's harder for time to ever erase the together times we've shared
The moments we've spent together are so precious that they cannot even be erased by time.
So, when we're apart remember all the love we shared together
In times of distance, it's essential to reminisce about the love we shared and not forget it.
And for all the love thank the Lord above who shown us the way
We should always be grateful for the love we have received and thank God for it.
That we can be together forever someday
It is hopeful that we can reunite and be together forever someday.
We will be together forever someday
It is hopeful that we will be reunited and be together forever someday.
Writer(s): Michael Mclean
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tylerknowlden6841
Adam Guymon you make some good points. Not sure which religion you practice but you seem to have knowledge on Latter Day Saint teachings.
I myself am a member of the LDS church. One of the beliefs we have is written in one of our Articles of Faith. “We believe the Bible to be the word of god as far as it is translated correctly.
The Book of Mormon was translated through the power of god by Joseph Smith. The Bible was not translated by him however. This is where that line I quoted was from.
As for the marriage after death, in October 1979 in the Ensign, an article was published as a talk given by Spencer W Kimball in LDS institutes.
Marriage by civil officers are “till death do you part” which goes with the Bible saying that there is no marriage. However, when you have a Celestial Marriage in the temple, the line “till death do you part is not part of the ceremony. That line is replaced by “for time and all eternity.”
A celestial marriage extends beyond the grave. The ceremony is performed in dedicated temples for that specific purpose.
@whitediamondize
I love this song. I have it on a seminary video that was made during my senior year of high school. This song also makes me think of my grandparents and my great-grandma that have passed away. Then a couple of days ago, my friend passed away and she was with me when I first hear about my grandma passing away. It's making me cry right now.
@whitediamondize
Last Monday, my grandma (mom's mom) passed away and yesterday was her funeral. I know that my grandma isn't in pain anymore but it's still hurting that she's gone. I thought about this song as we drove home from St. George today.
@JasonBlooey
My uncle just died. I heard this song playing on my way to the memorial services and it helped a lot.
@edgarleon3725
Tyler: Uploading this video was the best decision you have ever made. It reminds me of my time as an LDS missionary in my country. Great memories! Thank you, thank you, thank you, very much!
@bonegrubber
I believe that I will live on in the memories of those that I shared this life with and who go on living after I die. That's one reason I try to live the best life I possible can. Its a gift I can give to my children and friends.
@delilahbalajadia1438
Lovely song🥰
@amysherk
Love your rendition of this. Tears😭
@diegogonzalez-xs2jb
Muchas gracias por subir esta canción. Hermosa.
@brendaperry9766
Thanks Michael
@erinmckenna6508
thank you for this