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
Zieh vor dir selber den Hut
Michelle Lyrics
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ein Sturz in die Tiefe ohne Netz
wie oft hast du dich verletzt
doch deine Devise jetzt erst recht
da bist du stark geblieben
der weg aus dem Tal Hoch auf den Berg
das hast du ganz allein geschafft
du hast das Herz und den Mut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
Phönix aus Asche und Glut
bist ein Held ganz ohne Orden und mein Vorbild absolut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
du hast mir gezeigt das Glück zu sehen
unter dem Staub verborgen
gegen den Strom oft unbequem
es ist nicht leicht den weg zu gehen
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
du hast das Herz und den Mut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
Phönix aus Asche und Glut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
du hast das Herz und den Mut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
Phönix aus Asche und Glut
bist ein Held ganz ohne Orden
und mein Vorbild absolut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
zieh vor dir selber den Huuuut
The lyrics of Michelle's song "Zieh vor dir selber den Hut" talk about resilience, self-motivation, and acknowledging one's own accomplishments. The lines "ein Sturz in die Tiefe ohne Netz, wie oft hast du dich verletzt" suggest that the person has experienced setbacks and challenges in life, but they have made a conscious decision to keep going and not give up. In fact, they have emerged stronger and more determined than ever before, ready to climb higher and higher up the mountain. The chorus encourages the person to be proud of themselves and to acknowledge their own achievements, symbolized by the phrase "zieh vor dir selber den Hut" (take off your own hat).
Furthermore, the song acknowledges the difficulty of going against the norm and swimming upstream. The line "gegen den Strom oft unbequem, es ist nicht leicht den weg zu gehen" recognizes that it's not always easy to go against societal expectations and pursue one's own path. However, the lyrics suggest that it's worth it in the end, as it leads to personal growth and happiness.
Overall, the song is an empowering message to anyone who might be struggling or feeling down. It reminds us to recognize our own achievements, to be proud of ourselves, and to never give up on our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
ein Sturz in die Tiefe ohne Netz
You've experienced a free-fall without any safety equipment
wie oft hast du dich verletzt
You've been hurt many times before
doch deine Devise jetzt erst recht
But your motto is to persevere and keep going
da bist du stark geblieben
You've remained strong throughout it all
der weg aus dem Tal Hoch auf den Berg
You've climbed your way out of the valley and up to the top of the mountain
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
You should be proud of yourself and give yourself credit
du hast das Herz und den Mut
You have the heart and courage to keep pushing forward
Phönix aus Asche und Glut
You've risen from the ashes and come out even stronger
bist ein Held ganz ohne Orden und mein Vorbild absolut
You're a hero without any medals, and an inspiration to me
du hast mir gezeigt das Glück zu sehen
You've shown me how to find happiness, even when it seems hidden
unter dem Staub verborgen
Hidden beneath the dust
gegen den Strom oft unbequem
You've gone against the flow, even when it wasn't easy
es ist nicht leicht den weg zu gehen
It's not easy to walk this path
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
You should be proud of yourself and give yourself credit
du hast das Herz und den Mut
You have the heart and courage to keep pushing forward
Phönix aus Asche und Glut
You've risen from the ashes and come out even stronger
bist ein Held ganz ohne Orden
You're a hero without any medals
und mein Vorbild absolut
And an inspiration to me
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
You should be proud of yourself and give yourself credit
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
You should be proud of yourself and give yourself credit
zieh vor dir selber den Hut
You should be proud of yourself and give yourself credit
Writer(s): Kristina Bach
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.