Michelle Gurevich was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Russian immigrants and was raised with Russian as her first language.[1] Her father was an engineer in Soviet Leningrad and her mother a Kirov ballerina (the subject of Michelle's "Russian Ballerina").[1][4] Gurevich originally wanted to become a filmmaker and worked ten years in the industry before turning to music. "I eventually tried to write a song and found it was not only cheaper, but much easier to get a good result."[1]
Gurevich began her career recording in her bedroom.[1][4] The stage name "Chinawoman" was chosen as a spur-of-the-moment joke when Garageband prompted her former band name.[2]
Michelle Gurevich has cited Alla Pugacheva, Adriano Celentano, Charles Aznavour, Yoko Ono, Francis Lai, Nino Rota, Xavier Dolan, Todor Kobakov, Jennifer Castle, and filmmaker Federico Fellini as influences on her music.[1][5]
In 2013, "Russian Ballerina" was featured on the commercial for the Nokia Lumia 1020.
In 2014, Gurevich's song "Party Girl" inspired the 2014 French film Party Girl.
Feel More
Michelle Gurevich Lyrics
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A guest in happy homes
Suffer six days alone
For a seventh day of passion
Desire doesn't change
Not your status, not your age
Only after a storm can you feel the sun
I wanna feel
I wanna feel more
I was born for the road
Wanna taste of every happy home
Gotta spend six days alone
For a taste of Sunday passion
I wanna feel more
I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Only after a storm can you feel the sun
Only after a storm can you feel warm
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel
Ooh, I wanna feel
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ecstasy
In the shadow of ecstasy
In the shadow of ecstasy
Ooh, I wanna feel more
The lyrics to Michelle Gurevich's song "Feel More" seem to be about an individual who is constantly seeking new experiences and desires to feel more in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer was born for the road and is a guest in happy homes, but must suffer through six days alone in order to experience a seventh day of passion. The singer implies that desire doesn't change, regardless of status or age and that one must go through a storm to feel the warmth of the sun. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna feel more" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing for new experiences and heightened emotions.
The song's title "Feel More" seems to be the central message of the song. The singer seems dissatisfied with their current state and desires to feel more, which could be interpreted as either more emotions or more life experiences. The song also seems to be about the pursuit of pleasure and passion, with the singer willing to suffer for it. The line "In the shadow of ecstasy" suggests that the singer is pursuing a state of heightened pleasure, but is still not satisfied and wants more.
Overall, "Feel More" seems to be about the human desire for new experiences and the pursuit of pleasure. The lyrics suggest that we must sometimes suffer to achieve our desires and that, ultimately, we will only feel warm after weathering a storm.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born for the road
Michelle feels a natural inclination towards wanderlust and travel.
A guest in happy homes
She enjoys experiencing the hospitality and company of others during her travels.
Suffer six days alone
Spending time in solitude is a necessary sacrifice she makes to satisfy her wandering ways.
For a seventh day of passion
The thrill of exploration and discovery brings her a sense of fulfillment that makes the loneliness worth it.
Desire doesn't change
Despite the passage of time and changes in circumstances, Michelle's desire for adventure remains constant and unyielding.
Not your status, not your age
Michelle's desire for adventure is not influenced by societal or personal expectations of what is appropriate based on age or position in life.
Only after a storm can you feel the sun
The metaphorical storm represents a challenging or difficult period in life, but overcoming it brings a sense of joy and accomplishment that is only amplified in contrast to the hardship.
Only after a storm can you feel warm
The warmth of victory and success is only truly appreciated after experiencing the bitterness of defeat or struggle.
I wanna feel more
Michelle's desire for adventure and exploration is insatiable and constantly yearning for greater experiences.
Wanna taste of every happy home
In her travels, Michelle seeks to experience the unique and joyful qualities of every place she visits.
Gotta spend six days alone
Again, she recognizes the necessity of solitude as a means to experience the joy of discovery and worldly exploration.
For a taste of Sunday passion
The excitement and thrill of discovery that she experiences in her travels is likened to the intense fulfillment of a passionate relationship.
Ecstasy
The heightened sense of joy and fulfillment that she seeks through her travels is akin to a drug-induced state of ecstasy.
In the shadow of ecstasy
Despite the euphoria that she experiences, she recognizes that it is fleeting and always just out of reach.
Contributed by Adam P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I was born for the road
A guest in happy homes
Suffer six days alone
For a seventh day of passion
Desire doesn't change
Not your status, not your age
Only after a storm can you feel the sun
Only after a storm can you feel warm
I wanna feel
I wanna feel more
I was born for the road
Wanna taste of every happy home
Gotta spend six days alone
For a taste of Sunday passion
I wanna feel more
I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Only after a storm can you feel the sun
Only after a storm can you feel warm
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel
Ooh, I wanna feel
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ooh, I wanna feel more
Ecstasy
In the shadow of ecstasy
In the shadow of ecstasy
Ooh, I wanna feel more
@artdump6592
Had to find this song the second I heard it on a new Netflix doc. I'm astounded the singer is a woman, the tone of her voice is amazing.
@ashryverxS
Hearing it now makes me wonder how much good music is out there that we won't ever discover
@Freyja8080
in less than 10 seconds when i first heard the song through the series keep sweet pray and obey i was immediately absolutely captivated.... i didn't just hear this song, i felt it right away. it is fucking mindblowing. love this psychodelic hippie sound!!!
@kowech2626
Yes, am here from the Netflix doc " Keep Sweet, pray and obey". How unifying can music be!
@kye44
The guitar strums. That haunting voice. The drum beat .Then the Ooooh’s and the backing voices just send tingles up my spine and gave me goosebumps. Made me close my eyes and turn the volume up when that solo hit. Very beautiful.
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey.
@MikeyShumy
It's definitely one of the most beautiful Netflix intro songs. Really love this. Don't know why but I can literally feel the power and emotion in this song. Love it 🖤
@stephaniekelley9516
Discovered this amazingly haunting song on Keep Sweet Pray and Obey. Absolutely love it. The show however left me questioning the mentality and evilness of mankind...
@bloofz
I immediately searched for this song the minute I heard it on Netflix's sad documentary... amazing song
@MacAnAirchinnighJM
Heavy song, heavy documentary.
@kazeyphoto
Thank you Netflix for such a great introduction. Hauntingly stunning. Hooked within the first few bars. Well done!