The band recorded their debut album in London, produced by former Suede member Bernard Butler. The self-titled album was released in December 2017.
Michael
Qty Lyrics
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I turned to Michael, he says my skin has gotten worse
I've come full circle, collecting crystals for my desk
Well, since when were rocks out of my budget?
Oh, now I'm questioning things
Picture yourself a mess, well, you'll get better, you'll get worse
Now see yourself depressed, it's not so hard
If you just live a little on the edge, oh, come on over to my place
I'm gonna lose my mind
But that's how it goes
You're alright until you're sweating chemicals
Just keep on living, baby
They clipped my wings and the winds felt different since
And ever since I've been upset
I'm just here freezing, feels like this week could be my last
I turned the heat on, but I don't even have the choice
Ask for per-diems, from wealthy friends and corner boys
Then hightail the comforters until it's time for more
I'm repositioning things
But that's how it goes
You're alright until you're sweating chemicals
Just keep on living, baby
They clipped my wings and the winds felt different since
And ever since I've been upset
They're curing endings now, they trace my shadow back to me
I'm in a strange place, choking on a smoke machine
I miss the stresses of being strung out a couple months
Now all my stress is from what somebody else wants
I miss the color scheme, room above the kitchen
And my sister's jeans while she was out getting wrecked
I miss the gender play, I was obsessed as a teen
Women wore it better but nobody looked like me
But that's how it goes
You're alright until you're sweating chemicals
Just keep on living, baby
They clipped my wings and the wind felt different since
But that's how it goes
You're alright until you're sweating chemicals
Just keep on living, baby
They clipped my wings and the wind felt different since
And ever since I've been upset
The song "Michael" by Qty is about the struggles of living in modern society and the pressures and expectations placed on individuals. The first stanza reflects the singer feeling self-conscious about their appearance and seeking comfort from Michael, who provides an unhelpful observation about their skin worsening. The lyrics then turn to the singer's frustration with their situation and their inability to afford simple things like crystals for their desk. The chorus reflects a sense of resignation and acceptance of the difficulties of life, with the repetition of the phrase "that's how it goes" underscoring the idea that these difficulties are a universal experience.
The second stanza depicts the singer feeling trapped and victimized by their circumstances, with the metaphor of having "clipped wings" suggesting a loss of autonomy and agency. The final stanza portrays a longing for simpler times when the singer was a teenager and could express themselves more freely. Overall, the song paints a picture of a person struggling to cope with the pressures of modern society and longing for a simpler, more carefree existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Spoiled the evening, was busy turning on myself
I ruined the night by being too self-absorbed
I turned to Michael, he says my skin has gotten worse
I talked to my friend Michael and he noticed my skin is not doing well
I've come full circle, collecting crystals for my desk
I've returned to my old habits of buying new age crystals
Well, since when were rocks out of my budget?
I can't believe I can't afford these rocks anymore
Oh, now I'm questioning things
This situation is making me question my choices
Picture yourself a mess, well, you'll get better, you'll get worse
Imagining yourself in a difficult situation, it could improve or get worse
Now see yourself depressed, it's not so hard
Visualizing depression is not difficult
If you just live a little on the edge, oh, come on over to my place
If you take some risks, you can come hang out with me
If I heard it said again, day by day
If I have to listen to it repeatedly, every day
I'm gonna lose my mind
I will go crazy
But that's how it goes
That's just the way things are
You're alright until you're sweating chemicals
Your body is fine until you start getting anxious and nervous
Just keep on living, baby
Just keep going, don't give up
They clipped my wings and the winds felt different since
Someone held me back and everything changed
And ever since I've been upset
And I've been feeling upset ever since
I'm just here freezing, feels like this week could be my last
I'm cold, and it feels like something bad might happen soon
I turned the heat on, but I don't even have the choice
I turned on the heat, but I don't even have control over my own life
Ask for per-diems, from wealthy friends and corner boys
I'm asking for some cash from rich and poor friends alike
Then hightail the comforters until it's time for more
I'll cuddle in blankets until I need more money
I'm repositioning things
I'm trying to arrange my life to make it better
They're curing endings now, they trace my shadow back to me
They're treating the end of things now, and I feel like I'm being watched closely
I'm in a strange place, choking on a smoke machine
I feel like I'm in a weird and uncomfortable situation
I miss the stresses of being strung out a couple months
I miss the thrill of being stressed out for a little while
Now all my stress is from what somebody else wants
Now I'm stressed because of what other people expect from me
I miss the color scheme, room above the kitchen
I miss the design of the room above the kitchen
And my sister's jeans while she was out getting wrecked
And I miss borrowing my sister's pants while she was out partying
I miss the gender play, I was obsessed as a teen
I miss experimenting with gender roles, which I was obsessed with as a teenager
Women wore it better but nobody looked like me
Women looked better in those gender roles, but I didn't fit into that mold
Contributed by Brooklyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alarc
Actual rock that actually rocks, love QTY
@giordinonongrum34
Love it !!
@nicodlg929
Just saw these guys in Houston loved them! That show was pretty sweet!
@hella87.7fm5
AWESOME track! We are adding it to our rotation at Hella 87.7 FM KNNN Redding, CA!
@NeverShoutNeesey
❤️ it
@pslee88
Brilliant
@atruji1787
First time i listened it i though it was a song by the strokes
@michaelnisbett1010
Anyone know of QTY broke up or something?
@giordinonongrum34
First !