Michael
The Pain Lyrics
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Put it in your heart and keep it
Something that I want you to know
Do something for me
Listen to my simple story
And maybe we'll have someting to show
You tell me you're cold on the inside
Be a place that your heart can embrace
Be good to yourself
Because nobody else
Has the power to make you happy
How can I help you
Please let me try to
I can heal the pain
That you're feeling inside
Whenever you want me
You know that I will be
Waiting for the day
That you say you'll be mine
He must have really hurt you
To make you say the things that you do
He must have really hurt you
To make those pretty eyes look so blue
He must have known
That he could
That you'd never leave him
Now you can't see my love is good
And that I'm not him
How can I help you
Please let me try to
I can heal the pain
That you're feeling inside
Whenever you want me
You know that I will be
Waiting for the day
That you say you'll be mine
Who needs a lover
That can't be a friend
Something tells me I'm the one you've been looking for
If you ever should see him again
Won't you tell him you've found someone who gives you more
Someone who will protect you
Love and respect you
All those things
That he never could bring to you
Like I do
Or rather I would
Won't you show me your heart
Like you should
Won't you let me in
Let this love begin
Won't you show me your heart now
I'll be good to you
I can make this thing true
And get to your heart somehow
The Pain's song "Michael" is a heartfelt plea to a woman who has been hurt by a past lover. The singer is offering his love and support to her, hoping to help heal the pain that she is feeling inside. He begins by telling her a secret, urging her to listen to his simple story because it may offer them something to show. He acknowledges that she seems cold on the inside, making it difficult for her to embrace the outside world with her heart. He then reminds her that she must be good to herself if she wants to be happy, as nobody else has the power to make her so.
The singer then offers to help her, imploring her to let him try to heal the pain that she is feeling inside. He reassures her that he will be waiting for her to say that she will be his. The chorus repeats this plea, accompanied by the haunting refrain that she must have been hurt badly to appear so blue. The singer recognizes that her past lover must have really hurt her to make her say the things that she does, and that he probably knew he could get away with it, causing more hurt in the process.
The singer then speaks to the woman's heart, telling her that he can offer her all the things that her past lover could never bring her. He wants to be her friend and someone who will protect and respect her, offering her the deep love that she truly deserves. The song ends with a plea for her to let him in and show him her heart, promising that he will be good to her and make this love true, getting to her heart somehow.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you a secret
Allow me to confide in you
Put it in your heart and keep it
Keep what I'm about to tell you in your heart
Something that I want you to know
I have something to tell you
Do something for me
I have a request
Listen to my simple story
Hear me out
And maybe we'll have someting to show
Perhaps we can make something happen
You tell me you're cold on the inside
You express your internal feelings of being cold
How can the outside world
How can the external world
Be a place that your heart can embrace
Be a place where you can feel comfortable
Be good to yourself
Take care of yourself
Because nobody else
No one else
Has the power to make you happy
Can bring you happiness
How can I help you
What can I do to assist you
Please let me try to
Allow me to attempt to do so
I can heal the pain
I can alleviate the discomfort
That you're feeling inside
That you feel internally
Whenever you want me
Whenever you call on me
You know that I will be
I will always be there for you
Waiting for the day
Anticipating the moment
That you say you'll be mine
That you'll commit to me
He must have really hurt you
He must have caused you great pain
To make you say the things that you do
To make you express yourself in such a way
He must have really hurt you
He must have caused you great pain
To make those pretty eyes look so blue
To make your beautiful eyes look sad
He must have known
He probably knew
That he could
That he was capable
That you'd never leave him
That you would never leave him
Now you can't see my love is good
You are unable to see that my love is genuine
And that I'm not him
I am not the same as him
Who needs a lover
Who requires a romantic partner
That can't be a friend
That cannot also be a friend
Something tells me I'm the one you've been looking for
I have a feeling that I am the person you have been seeking
If you ever should see him again
If you ever come across him in the future
Won't you tell him you've found someone who gives you more
Inform him that you have found someone better
Someone who will protect you
Someone who will keep you safe
Love and respect you
Love and admire you
All those things
All those qualities
That he never could bring to you
That he was never able to provide you with
Like I do
As I do
Or rather I would
Or more accurately, I am willing to
Won't you show me your heart
Won't you reveal your true feelings to me
Like you should
As you rightfully should
Won't you let me in
Allow me to become closer to you
Let this love begin
Let our romantic relationship commence
I'll be good to you
I will treat you well
I can make this thing true
I can make this relationship a reality
And get to your heart somehow
And win over your affections in some way
Contributed by Ian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lucas.M
Lyrics:
Let me tell you a secret
Put it in your heart and keep it
Something that I want you to know
Do something for me
Listen to my simple story
And maybe we'll have something to show
You tell me you're cold on the inside
How can the outside world
Be a place that your heart can embrace
Be good to yourself
'Cause nobody else
Has the power to make you happy
How can I help you?
Please let me try to
I can heal the pain
That you're feeling inside
Whenever you want me
You know that I will be
Waiting for the day
That you say you'll be mine
He must have really hurt you
To make you say the things that you do
He must have really hurt you
To make those pretty eyes look so blue
He must have known
That he could
That you'd never leave him
Now you can't see my love is good
And that I'm not him
How can I help you?
Please let me try to
I can heal the pain
Won't you let me inside?
Whenever you want me
You know that I will be
Waiting for the day
That you say you'll be mine
Won't you let me in
Let this love begin
Won't you show me your heart now
I'll be good to you
I can make this thing true
Show me that heart right now
Who needs a lover
That can't be a friend
Something tells me I'm the one you've been looking for
Oh, if you ever should see him again
Won't you tell him you've found someone who gives you more
Someone who will protect you
Love and respect you
All those things
That he never could bring to you
Like I do
Or rather I would
Won't you show me your heart
Like you should
How can I help you?
Please let me try to
I can heal the pain
That you're feeling inside
Whenever you want me
You know that I will be
Waiting for the day
That you say you'll be mine
Won't you let me in
Let this love begin
Won't you show me your heart now
I'll be good to you
I can make this thing true
And get to your heart somehow
Gabrielle Gauna
"be good to yourself, cause nobody else has the power to make you happy", this line says so much <3
GRACE NJEM
Be good to yourself, cos nobody else has the power to make you happpppy...in 2022☀️🌍❤️
Teddy P
My mantra in life 💜
Simon Mannick
Absolutely!!!
Ste D
Such a powerful album. That line brought me here. 🌞
Karolina Linda
If only dear George lstened to his own advice perhaps he still would be here 💔
carly
My dad absolutely loved George Michael and sang his songs all the time when I was wee to the point where I couldn't distinguish between their voices. He died when I was 11 and listening to this brings so many conflicting emotions because it sounds as though my dad is singing to me
alessandro morais
Great music for great Memories! God bless you!
Leigh Duncan
Bless you darling. He is singing too you!
fernando brandao
Impressionante... 💔