CCM singer/songwriter Michelle Tumes was born in Mt Gambier - a small town … Read Full Bio ↴CCM singer/songwriter Michelle Tumes was born in Mt Gambier - a small town in South Australia, and began studying piano at the age of four. While in her teens, she enrolled in a two-year classical piano program, an experience which left her so disillusioned about performing that she instead turned to studying dentistry. At that point, her little sister gave Tumes $40 she had saved from her paper route in order to convince her older sibling to cut a demo; she agreed, sending the tape unsolicited to a variety of publishing companies. Offers quickly poured in, and after signing a songwriting deal with an Australian publisher she relocated to the U.S., soon authoring Jaci Velasquez's CCM chart-topper "If This World." Tumes' attempts to mount a solo career initially met with frustration, but she eventually signed with the Sparrow, issuing her debut LP Listen in 1998 and earning a major hit with the single "Please Come Back." Center of My Universe followed in early 2000. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide

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After her 2001 album, "Dream", Tumes parted ways with Sparrow Records. She worked on several collaboration albums and wrote for other artists (Disney Radio’s Jump 5 and the Italian tenor, Alessandro Safina), went back to school to study ancient history and literature and secured a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell. In the summer of 2006 Michelle Tumes announced on her myspace website she was working on a new CD on the label Leventar/Infinity, a self-titled album that was released November 14. She has announced her intentions to tour in 2007.

Lovely
Michelle Tumes Lyrics

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You're the sweet dreams that soothe me
When I can't fall asleep
You're the field in the middle of the city
When I'm rushing by at the speed of light
You're the strong resolution when I find no peace
You're the church bells ringing in the evening
When all is quiet You whisper comfort
That lifts my heart

I get so weak

Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely

You're the soft words that touch me
When I just can't speak
You're the breeze on the ocean in the morning
Reminding me to greet the day
You're the flowers I remember seeing in Italy
Colors through a golden harp
Bright and radiant, soft and fragrant
In the noon day sun, it makes me sing

Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You're lovely

I understand there may be grief
And there may be pain
But I'm aware You blind the darkness
With Who You are

Because

Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You're lovely, lovely
You're the center of my universe

A million ways could not explain
You're lovely

Overall Meaning

The song "Lovely" by Michelle Tumes is a poetic expression of the way that someone sees their loved one. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that help to paint a picture of the depth of feelings that the singer has for this person. The first verse starts with the image of sweet dreams that soothe her when she can't fall asleep. This person is like a field in the middle of a city when life is rushing by at the speed of light. She is the strong resolution when the singer finds no peace. It is almost like this person is a sanctuary, a place of refuge that she can turn to in times of stress.

The chorus repeats the line "You're lovely, lovely" over and over again, emphasizing the importance and significance of this person in the singer's life. The person is the center of her universe, and the singer can't quite find the words to explain their impact. The second verse talks about the way this person can touch her with soft words when she can't speak. They remind her to greet the day, just like the breeze on the ocean in the morning. This person is like the flowers she remembers seeing in Italy, bright and radiant.

The final verse acknowledges that life can be difficult, but this person has the uncanny ability to "blind the darkness with Who You are." There is a sense of hope in the midst of pain and grief, and it is this person who brings that hope. Overall, the song is a beautiful and introspective look at how one individual perceives the love of another.

Line by Line Meaning

You're the sweet dreams that soothe me When I can't fall asleep
You bring peace and calmness to me when I am restless or anxious, just like how sweet dreams lull us to sleep.

You're the field in the middle of the city When I'm rushing by at the speed of light
Amidst the chaos and hustle of life, you're the tranquil and serene space that I can seek refuge in.

You're the strong resolution when I find no peace
You give me the courage and determination to overcome obstacles and difficulties when I am struggling to find inner peace.

You're the church bells ringing in the evening When all is quiet
Just like how the church bells chiming during the peacefulness of the night, you bring comfort during the stillness and calmness of life.

You whisper comfort That lifts my heart I get so weak
Your words of encouragement bring me joy and happiness, making me feel lighter and stronger despite my weaknesses and struggles.

Ooh You're lovely, lovely You're the center of my universe A thousand times I look around me and I find
You are the most important person or thing in my life, and I am grateful for you every single day.

You're the soft words that touch me When I just can't speak
In times when I am at a loss for words, your gentle and kind words provide comfort and solace to me.

You're the breeze on the ocean in the morning Reminding me to greet the day
Like how the cool sea breeze signals the start of a new day, you inspire me to face each day with renewed hope and positivity.

You're the flowers I remember seeing in Italy Colors through a golden harp Bright and radiant, soft and fragrant In the noon day sun, it makes me sing
You remind me of the ethereal beauty of the world, its colors and fragrances, and the joy it can bring to us.

I understand there may be grief And there may be pain But I'm aware You blind the darkness With Who You are
Although life may bring us sorrow and suffering, you shine a light of hope and love, which overshadows the darkness and despair.

A million ways could not explain You're lovely
There are innumerable ways to describe how amazing and wonderful you are, and none of them fully do justice to your beauty and grace.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHELLE L. TUMES

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