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Like Someone in Love
Michael Whelan Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
In Michael Whelan's song, Like Someone In Love, the lyrics are about being deeply infatuated with someone else. The singer describes feeling like they are walking on air and completely enchanted by the person they are with. The vivid imagery of gazing at the stars and hearing guitars suggests a feeling of pure bliss and happiness that comes with being in love.
The singer is so taken with this person that they often find themselves acting in ways they normally wouldn't, like bumping into things or being a bit absent-minded. It's clear that this person is like a drug to them, causing them to feel like they are in a constant state of euphoria. The final line, "feeling like someone in love," drives home the point that the singer is head over heels for the other person.
Overall, Like Someone In Love is a beautifully written song that captures the feeling of falling deeply in love with someone. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is completely smitten, unable to contain the joy and happiness that comes with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I have been spending my time admiring the stars in the sky.
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
The sound of guitars brings to mind the feeling of being in love, as if I am experiencing it myself.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Occasionally, my actions surprise me and seem out of character.
Mostly whenever you're around me.
This usually happens when you are in close proximity to me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Recently, I feel as if I am walking on air, as though I have wings.
Bump into things like someone in love.
I am so preoccupied with love that I am not paying enough attention to my surroundings, causing me to bump into objects.
Each time I look at you,
Whenever I lay my eyes upon you,
I'm limp as a glove,
I become weak and powerless, as if I am unable to stand up for myself.
And feeling like someone in love.
I am overwhelmed with the emotion of being in love.
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JDB
Hello. This is just a rough set of timestamps for the interview.
<Intro>
00:00:00 [We open with Brandon’s draconic signature.]
00:00:05 [A hello and introduction from Isaac.]
00:00:46 [Hi, Brandon}
00:00:48 [Hi, Michael.]
<Q&A With Michael Whelan>
00:01:06 How did you get started doing the Stormlight covers?
00:03:23 [Brandon adds to the story.]
00:04:27 [Isaac on how visually Stormlight does share some notes with Sci-fi.]
00:04:49 [Brandon on the Sci-fi notes in Stormlight.]
00:05:39 [Michael on this idea.]
00:06:20 [Brandon on his sketches.]
00:07:18 Let’s talk about those first two covers that you did. How did you create those? What references did you use? [Specifically referring to the highstorms of Roshar.]
00:11:58 [Brandon on Michael’s landscapes.]
00:13:24 [Michael’s response.]
00:14:18 [Brandon and Michael on the different characters of in storms in different places.]
00:15:36 Do you have a favourite cover or one you have enjoyed the process on more than others?
00:19:51 [Yup. The covers really are awesome!]
00:20:04 [Brandon’s thoughts on the Rhythm of War cover.]
00:21:22 [I really love how it is clear Michael is a fan 😊]
00:22:13 [Brandon on the toughest thing about working with illustrators.]
00:22:48 [Michael on the art in the Dragonsteel edition Mistborn books.]
00:23:54 [Isaac on covers that may have been.]
00:25:19 [Michael on how he gets the balance of the covers right.] [Glorious concept sketches on screen at 00:25:28 ]
00:25:51 [Editing has Brandon’s back and Michael demonstrates what he was talking about live.]
00:26:50 [Michael on the choices he makes when making a Stormlight cover.]
00:28:35 [Brandon on fractals in worldbuilding and fractal worldbuilding.]
00:30:19 [Michael presents some great examples of this fractal worldbuilding from The Stormlight Archive.]
00:31:32 [On how the process for cover creation has changed.]
00:33:56 [Michael tantalizes with comments about scenes and environments from Rhythm of War. NO spoilers.]
00:35:31 You do a lot of sketches… concept art… Do you ever just find yourself lost in the art of creation on some of these preliminary pieces?
00:36:28 [Adolin preliminary sketch on screen.]
00:36:47 [Adolin preliminary painting on screen.]
00:36:54 [Alternate Adolin painting on screen.]
00:37:05 [Even more Adolin on screen.]
00:37:14 [Shallan preliminary painting on screen.]
00:38:07 [We would all love to see that indeed! Please.]
00:38:18 [Michael on if he ever finds himself bereft of ideas.] [Teeny tiniest of Adolin Rhythm of War spoilers, to the point of almost not being worth mentioning.]
00:39:24 [Brandon on the same idea, followed by a Michael follow-up.]
00:41:47 [Michael Whelan Stormlight concept sketches! We are being spoiled!]
00:41:59 What is your next project (that you can talk about)?
00:43:48 [Isaac flies his fan flag.]
00:44:21 Can you talk a little about how your process is actually a different process every time? [Isaac also talks about some of what he took away from working with Michael.]
00:49:29 [That was an unexpected appearance.]
00:49:30 [Isaac starts the wrap up.]
00:49:49 To Michael from Brandon, do you have prints of the Rhythm of War cover up for sale?
00:51:08 [Michael’s closing thoughts.]
00:52:58 [Isaac kicks off the goodbyes.]
00:54:03 [Thank you and goodbye!]
Samuel Boucher
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
1:07 - How did Whelan get started on the Stormlight covers
7:17 - Inspiration for the first two covers
15:36 - Favorite Cover?
25:20 - Painting on Canvas first
27:15 - Fractals
31:32 - Ben McSweeney's concepts
35:34 - Are you ever lost in your Art?
42:00 - What's next for Whelan?
44:23 - Whelan's process?
49:49 - Final thoughts (Prints, Fan art, It's all fun!)
Hey all! Shameless plug time. It's been a stressful time. From COVID to the US election, everyone seems to be stressed out. Relax. Put your feet up and dive into a new book such as Rhythm of War or my book, Seven Points, now out on Amazon. It is a short story collection of mine. Do yourself a favor and take a day off to enjoy some reading?
https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Points-Stories-William-Quill-ebook/dp/B08N5KWMJQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=seven+points+william+quill&qid=1605222807&s=books&sr=1-1
Osiris623
Brandon: "Is that an actual painting that you're folding?"
Michael: "Yeah! I got tons of them."
Brandon: thinking DON'T FOLD THE BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS
JDB
Hello. This is just a rough set of timestamps for the interview.
<Intro>
00:00:00 [We open with Brandon’s draconic signature.]
00:00:05 [A hello and introduction from Isaac.]
00:00:46 [Hi, Brandon}
00:00:48 [Hi, Michael.]
<Q&A With Michael Whelan>
00:01:06 How did you get started doing the Stormlight covers?
00:03:23 [Brandon adds to the story.]
00:04:27 [Isaac on how visually Stormlight does share some notes with Sci-fi.]
00:04:49 [Brandon on the Sci-fi notes in Stormlight.]
00:05:39 [Michael on this idea.]
00:06:20 [Brandon on his sketches.]
00:07:18 Let’s talk about those first two covers that you did. How did you create those? What references did you use? [Specifically referring to the highstorms of Roshar.]
00:11:58 [Brandon on Michael’s landscapes.]
00:13:24 [Michael’s response.]
00:14:18 [Brandon and Michael on the different characters of in storms in different places.]
00:15:36 Do you have a favourite cover or one you have enjoyed the process on more than others?
00:19:51 [Yup. The covers really are awesome!]
00:20:04 [Brandon’s thoughts on the Rhythm of War cover.]
00:21:22 [I really love how it is clear Michael is a fan 😊]
00:22:13 [Brandon on the toughest thing about working with illustrators.]
00:22:48 [Michael on the art in the Dragonsteel edition Mistborn books.]
00:23:54 [Isaac on covers that may have been.]
00:25:19 [Michael on how he gets the balance of the covers right.] [Glorious concept sketches on screen at 00:25:28 ]
00:25:51 [Editing has Brandon’s back and Michael demonstrates what he was talking about live.]
00:26:50 [Michael on the choices he makes when making a Stormlight cover.]
00:28:35 [Brandon on fractals in worldbuilding and fractal worldbuilding.]
00:30:19 [Michael presents some great examples of this fractal worldbuilding from The Stormlight Archive.]
00:31:32 [On how the process for cover creation has changed.]
00:33:56 [Michael tantalizes with comments about scenes and environments from Rhythm of War. NO spoilers.]
00:35:31 You do a lot of sketches… concept art… Do you ever just find yourself lost in the art of creation on some of these preliminary pieces?
00:36:28 [Adolin preliminary sketch on screen.]
00:36:47 [Adolin preliminary painting on screen.]
00:36:54 [Alternate Adolin painting on screen.]
00:37:05 [Even more Adolin on screen.]
00:37:14 [Shallan preliminary painting on screen.]
00:38:07 [We would all love to see that indeed! Please.]
00:38:18 [Michael on if he ever finds himself bereft of ideas.] [Teeny tiniest of Adolin Rhythm of War spoilers, to the point of almost not being worth mentioning.]
00:39:24 [Brandon on the same idea, followed by a Michael follow-up.]
00:41:47 [Michael Whelan Stormlight concept sketches! We are being spoiled!]
00:41:59 What is your next project (that you can talk about)?
00:43:48 [Isaac flies his fan flag.]
00:44:21 Can you talk a little about how your process is actually a different process every time? [Isaac also talks about some of what he took away from working with Michael.]
00:49:29 [That was an unexpected appearance.]
00:49:30 [Isaac starts the wrap up.]
00:49:49 To Michael from Brandon, do you have prints of the Rhythm of War cover up for sale?
00:51:08 [Michael’s closing thoughts.]
00:52:58 [Isaac kicks off the goodbyes.]
00:54:03 [Thank you and goodbye!]
Tilia Häggström
I wasn't sure if you'd show up on this one but I'm glad I waited, these videos are so much more enjoyable when I can use your timestamps to navigate them. Thank you for your service!
Henry
Somewhere around minute 26: the subtle look of horror in Brandon's eyes as Michael Whelan folds an original Michael Whelan concept sketch over a copy of Oathbringer. 😬
Sentient Ball Of Stardust
The Rhythm of War cover art is my absolute favorite of all of Brandon's books, it's just so beautiful. It's been my wallpaper since it was released. 💖
Nigel MacQuillan
Michael's got such an amazing soul and matter of fact approach to his craft. He just throws up these amaaaazzzinngg paintings that for him are just nothing. Yet he's so humble. True to his craft. Pure artist!
Koriel Lambson
Brandon's face when Michael showed his concept canvas book jacket was golden. Couldn't tell if there was drool or not, but loved seeing him so taken by something. And for the record, I felt the same way!
alex frederick
The Way of Kings cover is destined to be iconic ... fantastic.
HighCastle of Geek
Michael is one of my all-time favorites, such great imagination and vivid execution.
Guilherme Ferraz
Whelan is a living legend, one of my favorite illustrators and my favorite cover artist