There are (at least) five female singers and two bands using the stage name… Read Full Bio ↴There are (at least) five female singers and two bands using the stage name 'Michelle':

1) MICHELLE is a fresh musical collective hailing from New York City. Weaving in and out of R&B, Pop, Jazz and Indie sounds, the group of six pays homage to these genres through 70s inspired basslines, driving drum beats, plush synths and enticing vocals. Having recently celebrated their first year on the scene as an ensemble, MICHELLE is already solidifying itself as a strong current in a new wave of emerging NYC staples. MICHELLE’s unique stylings are the result of fine-tuned production and arrangements by Julian Kaufman and Charlie Kilgore, with singers Jamee Lockard, Layla Ku, Sofia D’Angelo, and Emma Lee churning out illustrative lyrics and powerful harmonics. Written and recorded in Kaufman’s bedroom over the span of two weeks, their debut album “HEATWAVE” captures a compilation of sentimental moments – snapshots of youth through a New York summer, all immediately recognizable to those who’ve lived them (and those that have wished to).  

2) German singer Tanja Shitawey (née Hewer) (born February 15, 1972 in Villingen-Schwenningen), she represented Germany in the ESC 2001 with "Wer Liebe lebt" ("To Live for Love").
3) Michelle McManus from the UK was the UK Pop Idol winner in 2003 and is best known for "All This Time", just credited 'Michelle' on her releases.

4) Dutch singer Michelle Courtens participated at the ESC 2001, she did perform "Out on my own" to place 18.

5) Michelle Narine from Trinidad released the track "Standing Here All Alone" in 1996 in the UK.

6) Norwegian singer Michelle Purvis did perform "Baby don't stop the music" in the Norwegian selection to ESC 2008.

7) A four piece band from Spain that formed in 2000. They released their first full length album in 2007, titled Rock 'n' Roll Babilonia

UNBOUND
Michelle Lyrics

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I've got the route
Can you pick up some wine on the way?
(You know what I wanna be, your boo)
(Don't want you to need me like you do)
Am I wasting your time or am I just a passing phase?
(Never meant to leave you stuck on seen)
(Just tell me what you need)

I've been thinking 'bout you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, when the sun's out
I've been trying hit up you all night (all night)
All night, all night
Babe, you got me unbound
You won't ever need another
When we get down with each other
I wanna have you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, won't you be mine?

Kiss me real slow so I know how you do feel for me
(Don't you know you're coming on too strong?)
(Baby, you don't need to try so hard)
Divin' too deep, turn your phone off and get with me
(Don't you know I can't help how I feel)
(We're chasing an ideal)

I've been thinking 'bout you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, when the sun's out
I've been trying hit up you all night (all night)
All night, all night
Babe, you got me unbound
You won't ever need another
When we get down with each other
I wanna have you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, won't you be mine?

I'm tired of the same damn thing
This could be more than a thing, you see
Can't you see?
You got me unbound

I've been thinking 'bout you all night
All night, all night
Babe, you got me unbound
Ooh

I've been thinking 'bout you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, when the sun's out
I've been trying hit up you all night (all night)
All night, all night
Babe, you got me unbound (you got me unbound)
You won't ever need another (no you won't)
When we get down with each other
I wanna have you all night (all night)
All night, all night (all night)
Baby, won't you be mine?

I've been thinking 'bout you all night
Babe, you got me unbound

Overall Meaning

In the song "Unbound" by Michelle, the singer is expressing her desire for a romantic relationship with someone who has caught her attention. She asks this person to pick up some wine on the way, indicating that she wants to spend the night with them. She's not interested in a needy relationship but instead wants a fun and casual arrangement. She questions if she's wasting their time or if she's just a passing phase in their life. Michelle has been thinking about this person all night and when the sun comes up, she still wants to be with them. The singer asks for a slow kiss to confirm their feelings for her, but she also warns the person that they don't have to try so hard or come on too strong. She is interested in a deeper connection with them but isn't interested in idealizing a relationship that may not exist yet. She is tired of the same old thing and wants something more. Michelle feels that this person has her unbound, indicating that they have freed her from her previous limitations and that she is ready to explore a new connection with them.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got the route
I have a clear idea of where I want this relationship to go

Can you pick up some wine on the way?
I'm making plans for us to spend time together and I'm hoping you can contribute to making it special

(You know what I wanna be, your boo)
I hope to be more than just someone you spend time with, I want to be your romantic partner

(Don't want you to need me like you do)
I don't want you to cling to me out of desperation or dependence, I want you to choose to be with me because you genuinely want to be

Am I wasting your time or am I just a passing phase?
I'm worried that you might not be serious about me and that our relationship might not last

(Never meant to leave you stuck on seen)
I didn't intend to ignore your messages or give you the impression that I'm not interested

(Just tell me what you need)
I want to know what you want and need from me in this relationship so we can communicate and work towards it together

I've been thinking 'bout you all night (all night)
You've been on my mind constantly and I can't stop thinking about you

Baby, when the sun's out
Even during the day, I'm still thinking about you and wanting to be with you

Babe, you got me unbound
You make me feel free and unrestricted in my emotions, and I'm willing to take risks for you

You won't ever need another
I want to be your one and only and offer you everything you need from a partner

When we get down with each other
When we're intimate with each other

I wanna have you all night (all night)
I want to spend an entire night with you, enjoying each other's company and building our connection

(Kiss me real slow so I know how you do feel for me)
I want a slow, passionate kiss that shows me how much you care for me

(Don't you know you're coming on too strong?)
You might be overwhelming me with your intensity and it's making me feel uncomfortable

(Baby, you don't need to try so hard)
You don't have to push so hard to show me your affection, I already know how you feel

(Divin' too deep, turn your phone off and get with me)
Stop focusing on other distractions and commit to our relationship, let's fully embrace each other

(Don't you know I can't help how I feel)
I can't control how much I care for you and how much you mean to me

(We're chasing an ideal)
We might have unrealistic expectations for our relationship and we need to focus on what's real and achievable

I'm tired of the same damn thing
I'm bored with my current situation and I want something new and exciting

(This could be more than a thing, you see)
Our relationship has the potential to be more serious and long-lasting than just a casual fling

Can't you see?
I'm hoping that you can see and understand my feelings towards you

Babe, you got me unbound
You make me feel free and unrestricted in my emotions and I'm willing to take risks for you

Writer(s): Charlie Kilgore, Drew Anello, Julian Kaufman, Sofia D'angelo

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