Chamuel studied violin with her father since childhood, took piano lessons at age four and played violin in the Wellesley Middle School orchestra. In seventh grade she started to sequence music on a Korg Triton, sing and compose. She produced a full-length CD during her senior year. She graduated from Wellesley High School in 2004 and studied performing arts technology at the University of Michigan, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2008
From 2007 to 2011, Chamuel was the lead vocalist of the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based band My Dear Disco, which was renamed Ella Riot in March 2011. In college, she collaborated with classmate and band founder Tyler Duncan, and recorded music with band guitarist Robert âDJ Body-Rockâ Lester. Prior to her joining the group as lead vocalist, the band was instrumental. Her addition became a turning point in the band's direction. The name change to "Ella Riot" was inspired by the musical influence Ella Fitzgerald had on Chamuel. In September 2011, the band announced the decision to put Ella Riot on an indefinite hiatus.
Since 2011, Chamuel has worked as an independent artist. She has released many albums and singles in conjunction with Ella Riot as well as in collaboration with other artists. Many of her independent releases are under artistic trade name The Reverb Junkie.
In 2013, she participated in the fourth season of NBC's The Voice on Usher's team, and was the runner-up to winner Danielle Bradbery.
True Colors
Michelle Chamuel Lyrics
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Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness, inside you
Can make you feel so small
But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
Show me a smile then
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful
Like a rainbow
So sad eyes
Discouraged now
Realize
When this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there
And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors, true colors
Cos there's a shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors
True colors are beautiful
Beautiful, like a rainbow
The song "True Colors" by Michelle Chamuel is a heartfelt ballad that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and not be afraid to show it to the world. The first verse starts by addressing someone with sad eyes, someone who might be feeling discouraged and small in the midst of the chaos in the world. The lyrics acknowledge how hard it can be to summon courage in the face of such difficulties, but the chorus then comes in, uplifting and empowering, reminding the listener that their true colors are beautiful and should be embraced.
The second verse touches on the idea that sometimes the world can make us crazy and we may feel like we can't keep going, but the singer reassures that person that they will always be there for them. The emphasis is on friendship and the support we can give to those who are struggling. The song ends on a positive note, repeating the chorus with even more conviction and energy.
Overall, "True Colors" speaks to the idea of self-acceptance and the beauty of being true to oneself. It deals with heavy themes of self-doubt and anxiety, but with a message that ultimately feels very comforting and cathartic.
Line by Line Meaning
You with the sad eyes
I understand that you're feeling down.
Don't be discouraged
Don't lose hope.
Oh I realize
I understand.
It's hard to take courage
It's difficult to be brave.
In a world full of people
When there are so many others around you.
You can lose sight of it all
You can lose sight of yourself, your goals, your values, and everything else that matters to you.
And the darkness, inside you
The sadness, fear, or anger within you.
Can make you feel so small
Can make you feel powerless, worthless, or insignificant.
But I see your true colors
But I see who you really are, beyond your appearance, your mood, or your circumstances.
Shining through
Revealing your inner strength, beauty, and uniqueness.
And that's why I love you
And that's what makes you special, worthy, and valuable to me.
So don't be afraid to let them show
So don't hide, suppress, or deny your true self.
True colors
The qualities, traits, and talents that make you who you are.
Are beautiful
Are admirable, inspiring, and praiseworthy.
Like a rainbow
Like a colorful spectrum of human diversity, creativity, and expression.
Show me a smile then
Please, smile, show me that you're feeling better.
Can't remember
I can't recall the last time you were happy.
When I last saw you laughing
When you last enjoyed yourself, felt carefree, and laughed out loud.
If this world makes you crazy
If this world confuses you, stresses you out, or overwhelms you.
And you've taken all you can bear
And you have endured all the pain, suffering, or injustice you can handle.
You call me up
You ask me for help, support, or understanding.
Because you know I'll be there
Because you trust me, rely on me, or value my presence in your life.
Cos there's a shining through
Because your true colors are emerging, visible, and bright.
True colors, true colors
Your true self, your real potential, and your honest expression.
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I still watch and listen to this beautiful performance by Michelle.
Eric Gomez
She should have won!
Not that little blond girl đ
Emmet Stone
Agree
Fernando Rueda
You can see the pain in her eyes and you can hear it in her voice. Amazing how she can channel her emotions through this song.
Jax Walker
This will always be one of the top 10 highlights of The Voice.
Keyonia Yates
Agreed she was robbed!!
curtis manning
This was beautiful one of my fav performances til this day
Moon Song
I almost cried
Zongying CHEN
Love this song, love her interpretation, love her
Odilia Gina
I love Michelle because of her true colors.