She received a guitar from her parents for her 14th birthday. Three years later, after sending a demo tape to Hanson and opening for them on tour, had signed a deal with Maverick Records. She subsequently had four top ten hits. The inspiration for writing her own songs can be found by The Beatles and other bands. Songs like "Something To Sleep To" are musically inspired by The Beatles.
She made her debut in 2000 and released the platinum-selling albums The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper in later years.
The Spirit Room was released in 2001. The album, which was produced by John Shanks (Melissa Etheridge, Chris Isaak), was an immediate hit. The Spirit Room sold 2.5 million copies and earned Branch a Grammy and an MTV Viewerโs Choice Award. The album also spawned three top ten hits.
Michelle performed a duet with Carlos Santana on the album Shaman. The single โThe Game of Loveโ became an international hit. On June 23, 2003, Branch released her second album, Hotel Paper.
In 2004 she formed the band The Wreckers with fellow musician Jessica Harp. Their album "Stand Still Look Pretty" was also released on Maverick Records, although the Wreckers' country sound shocked many of Branch's old fans.
Stand Still, Look Pretty spawned four singles, including โLeave the Pieces,โ which reached #1 on the U.S. country chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Citing creative differences, the duo have since put the project on hold to work on their own solo projects. Branch's latest album, Everything Comes and Goes, has been released on August 30th 2010, it's a Six Pak mini album containing only 6 songs that she wrote and finished about 2-3 years ago. The first single from the album is โSooner or Later.โ
The Loud Music Songfacts reports that the first single from singer-songwriter Michelle Branch's third studio album, West Coast Time was titled "Loud Music." It finds her singing about a rocker beau and referencing Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix. The song was released on June 14, 2011 via her own label, Sticks n' Stones Recordings Ltd.
After a long hiatus, in 2017 she released the album "Hopeless Romantic."
'Til I Get Over You
Michelle Branch Lyrics
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I can blame it on you
And I do, oh
You've got me like a loaded gun
Golden sun and sky so blue
We both know that we want it
But we both know you left me no choice
(chaque fois que tu ton va)
You just bring me down
(je pretend que tu fais bien)
So I'm counting my tears 'til I get over you
Sometimes I watch the world go by
I wonder what it's like
To wake up every single day
Smile on your face
You never tried
We both know we can't change it
But we both know we'll just have to face it
[Chorus]
If only I could give you up
But would I want to let you off of this soapbox baby?
We both know that we want it
But we both know you left me no choice
[Chorus]
(chaque fois que tu ton va)
(je pretend que tu fais bien)
We both know that I'm not over you
I'm not over you
In Michelle Branch's song 'Til I Get Over You, the lyrics describe the aftermath of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The singer implies that every time she feels alone, she blames it on the person the song is addressing, presumably an ex-lover. The opening lines of the song already establish the accusatory tone that the song will take:
"Every time I feel alone, I can blame it on you, and I do, oh."
The singer continues to describe how her former lover has her under his spell, like a loaded gun. She also suggests that they both know what they want, but says that he left her no choice in how things ended between them. The melancholic chorus repeats this sense of helplessness, as the singer counts her tears until she can finally move on from the relationship.
In the second verse, the singer expresses envy for the person she's addressing, wondering what it's like to wake up with a smile on their face every day. She also acknowledges that they can't change what happened between them, but they'll have to face the consequences of their actions.
The song's lyrics suggest an intense emotional struggle, as the singer grapples with feelings of blame, longing, and resignation. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song reinforces the singer's sense of being stuck in a cycle of grief, unable to fully move on from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I feel alone
Whenever I'm lonely
I can blame it on you
I hold you responsible
And I do, oh
And I do it often
You've got me like a loaded gun
You control me entirely
Golden sun and sky so blue
The world seems beautiful
We both know that we want it
We both desire love
But we both know you left me no choice
But you forced me to move on
You just bring me down
You make me feel low
So I'm counting my tears 'til I get over you
So I'm waiting for the day I'll heal
Sometimes I watch the world go by
Sometimes I observe life
I wonder what it's like
I'm curious about
To wake up every single day
Living every day
Smile on your face
Being happy
You never tried
You didn't make an effort
We both know we can't change it
We accept the reality
But we both know we'll just have to face it
But we have to confront it
If only I could give you up
If only I could let you go
But would I want to let you off of this soapbox baby?
But deep down I don't want to
We both know that I'm not over you
We both know I'm still in love with you
I'm not over you
I haven't moved on yet
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHELLE BRANCH, JOHN SHANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scaebeastalisha4538
Every time I feel alone
I can blame it on you
And I do, oh
You got me like a loaded gun
Golden sun and sky so blue, oh
We both know that we want it
But we both know you left me no choice
You just bring me down
(Je pretends que tout va bien)
So I'm countin' my tears
'Til I get over you
Sometimes I watch the world go by
I wonder what it's like (ho-oh) ooh
To wake up every single day
Smile on your face
You never tried (you never tried)
We both know
We can't change it
But we both know
We'll just have to face it
You just bring me down
(Je pretends que tout va bien)
So I'm countin' my tears
'Til I get over you
If only I could give you up
But would I want to let you off
Of this soapbox, baby, yeah
We both know that we want it
But we both know
You left me no choice
You just bring me down
(Je pretends que tout va bien)
So I'm countin' my tears
'Til I get over you (chaque fois que tu t'en vas)
(Je pretends que tout va bien)
We both know that I'm not over you
I'm not over you
@cediep0tp0t32
My fave Michelle Branch song... Hands down..
@CarlosHernandez-wx8tv
10 year relationship ended 2 years ago and I still feel like that sigh at the end.....love this song.
@kasuf-abdoromhanmhuhuhlluh2681
I'm sorry you went through that.
@CarlosHernandez-wx8tv
@@kasuf-abdoromhanmhuhuhlluh2681 thanks!!! Can't believe how time passes by so fast!
@jasminearanivar
14 years later this song is still one of her best ๐
@ramencheeze544
Known her since 2002 after her debut - everywhere, back then i was only 14. Then on 2003 released toilet paper bought the original cds like 40 bucks. But i feel worth it. She soo damned talented her songs all was bombshell and my cup of tea. But little did i know world gave her less credit of her.
Now im 32 yrs old still get the sense and happy everytime played her records.
Love from Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
Im michellebranch no 1 fans in here...
2020
@tom456wr
hmmmm....hotel paper ok
@zed4643
โToilet paperโ ๐๐ Iโm sorry
@ashleystevens619
Had a rough childhood and this album helped me forget about what I was going thru at the time.
@economist737
Truly one of the greatest pop songs. I don't know how this isn't on every connoiseur's list of top 10s.