About 10 years later, he first started with small performances in churches and the like until he finally released his next solo record in 2015 "Human". Aged 37 meanwhile, he decided to leave the childish sounding nick Paddy behind and has switched to his full given name. He's still called Paddy by friends, fans, family and colleagues.
In 2016 he released "Ruah" , followed by "iD" in 2017.
All of his solo albums had notable success in Germany with "Human" and "iD" reaching top ten.
Michael Patrick is married and lives in Dublin. Because of his solo career (touring in 2017/2018) he did not join the reunion of The Kelly Family in 2017. He is also a part of the German music tv show "Sing meinen Song" (Sing my Song) where several musicians cover songs of each other (and other artists) and interpret them in new ways.
Lazarus
Michael Patrick Kelly Lyrics
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And I've been fadin' away
Needed healin'
Was caught up trying to kill the pain, yeah yeah
I heard a voice inside sayin'
"It's time to
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
Yeah, I want you
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)"
Got a feelin'
Someone's gonna take me home
I'm believin'
Am I gonna find you?
Got a feelin'
Someone's gonna take me home
Lazarus rising
I'm coming alive, yeah
(Wake him up, wake him up)
(Wake him up, wake him up)
No more weepin'
You kiss my tears all the way
I hear you breathin'
Lightning crashed as you came
Yes, you came
Still hear the voice inside sayin'
"It's time to
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
Yeah, I want you
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)"
Got a feelin'
Creepin' up in my bones
I'm believin'
No one's gonna buy me
Got a feelin'
Creepin' up in my bones
Lazarus rising
I'm coming alive, yeah
Only you can save me
Only you embrace me
Only you can save me
Save me
Got a feelin'
Someone's gonna take me home
I'm believin'
Am I gonna find you?
Got a feelin'
Someone's gonna take me home
Lazarus rising
I'm coming alive, yeah
Got a feelin'
Creepin' up in my bones
I'm believin'
No one's gonna buy me
Got a feelin'
Creepin' up in my bones
Lazarus rising
I'm coming alive, yeah
(Wake him up, wake him up)
(Wake him up, wake him up)
The song "Lazarus" by Michael Patrick Kelly seems to be about someone who has been sleeping or perhaps even depressed for a long time, trying to escape or kill their pain. However, they hear a voice inside calling them to wake up and come alive. The lyrics mention feeling a sense that someone is going to take them home and that they are believing in this possibility. The phrase "Lazarus rising" also appears throughout the song and may refer to the biblical story of Lazarus, who was brought back to life by Jesus.
The verses suggest a feeling of being lost or stuck in a state of pain and suffering. The chorus provides a sense of hope, with the repetition of "Someone's gonna take me home" and "Lazarus rising." The bridge section then highlights the importance of the person singing to be saved by someone else - "Only you can save me, only you embrace me, only you can save me, save me." This could be interpreted in a literal sense or metaphorically, with the "you" referring to a person, some kind of faith or belief system, or something else entirely.
Overall, the song "Lazarus" is a powerful and uplifting message about overcoming pain and finding hope through someone or something else.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sleepin'
I've been in a state of numbness, disconnected from the world
And I've been fadin' away
And I've been slowly disappearing, losing myself
Needed healin'
I needed to be healed, my wounds to be taken care of
Was caught up trying to kill the pain, yeah yeah
I was too focused on escaping the pain, trying everything to numb it out
I heard a voice inside sayin'
I felt a strong presence inside of me telling me something
"It's time to
"It's time to awaken
(Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on)
Urging me to respond
Yeah, I want you
You are wanted
Got a feelin'
I sense something
Someone's gonna take me home
Someone will take me to where I belong
I'm believin'
I have faith in something
Am I gonna find you?
Will I meet you?
Lazarus rising
I am awakening from the dead
I'm coming alive, yeah
I am fully alive, and it feels good
(Wake him up, wake him up)
Call to awaken
No more weepin'
No more tears
You kiss my tears all the way
You kiss away all of my tears and make them disappear
I hear you breathin'
I can hear you breathing near me
Lightning crashed as you came
As you appeared, it felt like lightning struck
Still hear the voice inside sayin'
I can still sense that inner presence
Creepin' up in my bones
Slowly filling up in my body
No one's gonna buy me
I am not for sale
Only you can save me
Only you can rescue me
Only you embrace me
Only you can give me the warm embrace I need
Save me
Rescue me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Harry Nosanow, Patrick Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emelie D.
Paddy ich hoffe du weißt das du mit deinen Liedern, jeden aufbaust! Immer wenn ich deine Lieder höre bekomme ich wieder gute Laune! Du machst aus jeden grauen schlechten Tag einen Tag voller Freude und Sonnenschein!
Jule Halfer
Paddy ich hoffe du weißt das du mit deinen Liedern jeden aufbaust immer wenn ich deine Lieder höre bekomme ich wieder gute Laune du machst aus jeden grauen schlechten Tag einen Tag voller Freude und Sonnenschein lg Jule Halfer 😱🔥👑
German Guy
@nope ja
alisa_udc_
@nope ja?😂
nope
Hat er das lied selbst geschrieben?😅😬🤔
Chris H.
Wahnsinn! Es macht so Spaß, dich mit so viel Freude und Energie auf der Bühne zu sehen! Großartiger Musiker und live einfach immer noch am besten!!!
Anna Pichowicz
Patrick sooo cute 😍😍😍
Vani Reti
A MASTERPIECE,Ladies&Gentlemen...👌🏻
Nathalie Wohlfromm
Hey Michael im letzten Schuljahr wurde ich in der Schule sehr gemobbt doch du hast mich mit deiner Musik immer wieder fröhlich gemacht und heute bin ich immer noch in der gleichen Klasse wie letztes Jahr denn dank dir habe ich immer mehr Selbstbewusstsein und Freude am Leben bekommen mach weiter so du bist einfach toll!!!!!!
PS:Mein größter Wunsch ist dich einmal in meinem Leben persönlich kenn zu lernen und dir persönlich danke für alles zu sagen
Berta Kuruczné Gál
Er ist einfach geil 😎