Coming from a family with a keen musical interest, Flannery was introduced to folk and blues music at a young age. He says that he wrote his first song at the age of fifteen. When he was in school he got together with a few local guys and formed a rock band called Black Orange but their gigging history was sporadic and they went their separate ways a few years after. Later, while undergoing a music and management course at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in Cork, Flannery commenced writing the album that would become "Evening Train", an eleven-track concept album about the exploits of two brothers. Released in 2007, the album was received positively by critics in Ireland and the United States.
Flannery's second studio album "White Lies" was released on 12 September 2008, achieving a top ten position on the Irish Albums Chart. It later went platinum and was nominated for the Choice Music Prize.
Flannery released his third studio album, Red to Blue, on 30 March 2012.
Official site: www.mickflannery.com
Wish You Well
Mick Flannery Lyrics
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I'll be the rock that you perish upon. Then hit the road together, An' walk the line, Tryin' to make it like the good ol' times, But soon the fires started, Went out of phase, I didn't wanna but you made me say, I didn't change, I didn't change, I'm still here, Let it ride let it ride and you'll see, Come on now, what went wrong? I told all here, I didn't mean you no harm or nothing, Except to set you my baby free, Whatever kept you from leavin' me? She says, It isn't workin', She's had her fill, Don't have it now don't think we ever will, I don't begrudge you nothing, I wish you well, I wish you everything you wish yourself.
Mick Flannery's song "Wish You Well" is a tale of a failed relationship and a man's attempts to win back the heart of his former lover. The opening lines describe the singer's struggles with alcohol and his inability to get over his lost love. Despite trying to clean up his act, he cannot forget about her and decides to reach out to her. However, he is well aware that it was wrong to hold onto a love that has faded away. He is willing to be her rock even though he knows it will lead to their eventual downfall.
The chorus expresses his desire to try and make things work and walk the line like the good old days. Unfortunately, their love quickly fizzles out as they are not meant to be. The singer denies having changed and states that he is still here despite the failed relationship. He tries to justify his actions by saying he did not mean to cause any harm or ill-will towards his former partner, but only wanted to set her free. However, despite his efforts, she says that it is not working and that she has had enough. She wishes him well and hopes that he gets everything he wishes himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I hit the bottle baby, I lost some time, I did it all 'cept get you off my mind.
I turned to alcohol to forget about you, but even though it made me lose track of time, it couldn't help me get over you.
I gave the act a cleanin', Dry as a bone, You beat the shakes, you break, pick up the phone.
I tried to clean up my act, but it was fruitless. You, on the other hand, managed to overcome your addiction and reach out to me.
Just to win back my baby's heart, And to tell her I would never tire, Let it ride, yet you know it's wrong, Bein' the love that you know is gone
I wanted to win back your heart and assure you that my love for you would never fade away. But deep down, I knew that it was wrong to keep holding onto a love that was already gone.
I'll be the rock that you perish upon. Then hit the road together, An' walk the line, Tryin' to make it like the good ol' times,
I promised to be a support for you, but we couldn't recreate our past happiness and instead kept trying to move forward together.
But soon the fires started, Went out of phase, I didn't wanna but you made me say, I didn't change, I didn't change, I'm still here,
Things started falling apart again, and I didn't want to admit it, but you pushed me to. I didn't change and I'm still the same person, but maybe that's the problem.
Let it ride let it ride and you'll see, Come on now, what went wrong? I told all here, I didn't mean you no harm or nothing, Except to set you my baby free,
I tried to ignore our problems and hope they would go away, but they only got worse. I talked to everyone about our situation, but I never wanted to hurt you - I just wanted to let you go.
Whatever kept you from leavin' me? She says, It isn't workin', She's had her fill, Don't have it now don't think we ever will,
I couldn't understand why you stayed with me despite our troubles, but now you've reached your limit and know that it's not working. We've lost the love we once had and there's no hope of getting it back.
I don't begrudge you nothing, I wish you well, I wish you everything you wish yourself.
I don't blame you for leaving me, and I genuinely want you to be happy and have all your dreams come true.
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Conor McClean
I hit the bottle baby, I lost some time, I did it all 'cept get you off my mind. I gave the act a cleanin', Dry as a bone, You beat the shakes, you break, pick up the phone. Just to win back my baby's heart, And to tell her I would never tire, Let it ride, yet you know it's wrong, Bein' the love that you know is gone
I'll be the rock that you perish upon. Then hit the road together, An' walk the line, Tryin' to make it like the good ol' times, But soon the fires started, Went out of phase, I didn't wanna but you made me say, I didn't change, I didn't change, I'm still here, Let it ride let it ride and you'll see, Come on now, what went wrong? I told all here, I didn't mean you no harm or nothing, Except to set you my baby free, Whatever kept you from leavin' me? She says, “It isn't workin'”, She's had her fill, Don't have it now don't think we ever will, I don't begrudge you nothing, I wish you well, I wish you everything you wish yourself
closedbook
just saw him last night for the first the time totally mesmerising went and bought all his cds
viv ian
He's amazing
Bishal Regmi
Best of all time real song life. Always cool been a big fan of mick flannery for last 5years, won’t even get tried listening his song 24/7. If Songs are all with heart-full music and reality, both song and lyrics. want to see u around soon. #imabigfanofyou.
nora O Dwyer
mick in my book you are my next van the man hope everyone else notice that you are an orchestra
nora O Dwyer
catch the moment van to mick see yerselves get the orchestra try ok
Malwonka Tobonka
cool music
Ella D.
I hope you're well.
Ronan Kearney
DELICIOUS
Simone Lingg
I wish you well. You are to good just for disco music...