In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
Michelle
Will Downing Lyrics
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These are words that go together well
My Michelle
Michelle, ma belle
Sont des mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Tres bien ensemble
That's all I want to say
Until I find a way, I will say
The only words I know that you'll understand
Michelle, ma belle
Sont des mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
Tres bien ensemble
I need to, I need to, I need to
I need to make you see
What you mean to me, until I do
I'm hoping you will know what I mean
My Michelle
I want you, I want you, I want you
I think, you know that by now
I'll get to you some how and until I do
I'm telling you so you'll understand
My Michelle
My Michelle
My Michelle
Michelle
The lyrics to Will Downing's "Michelle" express a deep and sincere love for the titular character. The repetition of her name in both English and French emphasizes her importance in the singer's life. The use of the French language adds a layer of romanticism and sophistication to the song.
The first verse establishes the connection between the words "Michelle" and "well." The singer suggests that the two are meant to be together, much like he and Michelle. The second verse expands on the first, emphasizing the love that the singer has for Michelle. The repetition of "I love you" further emphasizes the importance of the sentiment.
The third verse expresses a need to communicate the depth of the singer's love to Michelle. He wants her to understand just how much she means to him. The repetition of "I need to" emphasizes his urgency in communicating this message. Finally, the fourth verse reiterates the singer's love and desire for Michelle. He wants to make sure that she understands just how important she is to him.
Overall, "Michelle" is a simple yet powerful expression of love. The repetition of words and phrases emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings, while the use of French adds a layer of sophistication and romance to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Michelle, ma belle
Addressing the woman he loves by name, acknowledging her beauty
These are words that go together well
Their love and names complement each other in their harmony
My Michelle
Reinforcing his love and possession of her
I love you, I love you, I love you
Expressing his love passionately and repeatedly
That's all I want to say
Words cannot convey the depth of his feelings
Until I find a way, I will say
He is committed to finding a way to express his emotions more fully
The only words I know that you'll understand
The simplest words and his affection are already enough for her to know how he feels
Sont des mots qui vont tres bien ensemble
The French phrase repeated twice describes how their love and names fit together perfectly
I need to, I need to, I need to
He feels a sense of urgency to make her comprehend his devotion
I need to make you see
He wants to show her the depth and beauty of their love
What you mean to me, until I do
His love is too profound for words, but he'll keep trying to express it until he finds the perfect way to convey it
I'm hoping you will know what I mean
He trusts that she understands his feelings, even if his expressions may fail to capture it accurately
I want you, I want you, I want you
Reiterating his desire for her over and over again
I think, you know that by now
He believes she is aware of his love, but he still wants to make it clear
I'll get to you some how and until I do
He will find a way to be with her and show her his love, even if it takes time
I'm telling you so you'll understand
He wants to reinforce his commitment to her and communicate his love in a way she can understand
My Michelle
Emphasizing her significance to him and his love for her
My Michelle
A musical refrain used as a way of expressing his love for her throughout the song
Michelle
The song ends with one final mentioning of her name, reinforcing her importance to him
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHNNY MANDEL
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