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As a Grammy nominated producer and Executive Vice President of A&R at Warner Music Nashville, you might say that Scott Hendricks qualifies as an expert on country singers. So when he gets excited about someone, it’s worth paying attention. And right now he’s excited about Warner Bros. Records newcomer William Michael Morgan.
The tall, easy-going, unfailingly polite 22-year-old from Vicksburg, Mississippi, has the look you’d hope for in a young entertainer and the stature to wear a black cowboy hat, a symbol that stands for something in the country music world. And he’s certainly got the chops as an award-winning young performer, who earned recording and publishing deals before turning 20. But for Hendricks, it all comes down to that voice.
“William Michael Morgan is seriously one of the very best singers I have ever recorded and I have recorded a bunch,” Hendricks said. “Recording a voice typically reveals any and all imperfections. I will never forget the first time we went into the studio and heard William Michael's voice come across the speakers. It was a jaw-dropping experience. I'm anxious for the world to hear what I heard. It truly is a special voice.”
Country fans will get their introduction to Morgan with “I Met a Girl,” his sweetly romantic debut single. Old and new, fast and slow, steel and piano, the song will give fans exact GPS coordinates of where Morgan is coming from.
“I like to sing about love. I’m a lover, not a fighter,” Morgan says with a Mississippi lilt in his voice. “I like to write about having a good time. I’m a typical 22 year old.”
Well, not really. Most folks are still trying to figure themselves out at 22. Morgan knew where he was going from an early age and his parents were always there for him. In the ninth grade, Morgan put together a band of middle-aged musicians who shared his love of Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard and George Jones.
“We didn’t really have much of a name for the band, we just loved to get together and play,” Morgan said. “The great thing about finding those guys who were older than me is they all loved the same kind of music I did and we just blended so well. I was lucky enough to have a steel guitar player all those years, and I just fell in love with that sound.”
The no-name band played honky tonks on the weekends while Morgan worked odd jobs – he was a roofer, a cashier at the Piggly Wiggly – during the week. He began traveling back and forth to Nashville to write by the time he was 16. Morgan moved to town permanently when he was 18.
“Honestly, I didn’t know how to wash my clothes,” Morgan said. He didn’t have any money to plug into the coin slot anyway. But contacts he built with Managers Joe Carter and Mike Taliaferro along with producer Jimmy Ritchey quickly paid off when he signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell at 19.
These developments exposed him to Music Row, where he learned to expand his musical repertoire and education. He still keeps his ear out for those special songs like the ones by his musical heroes, though, and thinks he’s found one in “I Met a Girl,” co-produced by Hendricks and Ritchey and co-written by Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen and Sam Hunt. It’s the kind of song that goes perfectly with that timeless voice of Morgan’s.
“That was the thing about those older songs by Haggard and Jones: they had those lyrics that really, really hit home. Whether it be a fun up-tempo ‘Working Man Blues’ kind of song or ‘The Cold, Hard Truth.’ Each lyric just hits you at home. I think that’s what I try to do. Whether it be happy or sad, I try to put the most heart into I can.”
Missing
William Michael Morgan Lyrics
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Where I am or if I'm still alive
They're worried over nothing they should know I'm perfectly fine
It's just a mood I get in now and then
When I need to get my head clear
I turn off my phone get lost get gone and flat out disappear
Well there ain't no telling where I'm bound
But you wont find me 'cause I can't be found
I'm on a mission, to be missing
I'll be back some day I just don't know when
Till then I'll be a feather floating, in the wind
So don't cha go missing me
'Cause sometimes missing is my favorite place to be
I bet the grass is three feet high
And the mailbox is full of bills
Hundred messages I need to check and when I get the chance I will
But right now I'm busy taking it easy
Can't worry bout stuff like that
My only concern is a left or a right turn somewhere on a map
Well there ain't no telling where I'm bound
The big city or the country a little beach town
But you won't find me 'cause I can't be found
I'm on a mission, to be missing
I'll be back some day I just don't know when
Till then I'll be a feather floatin', in the wind
So don't cha go missing me
'Cause sometimes missing is my favorite place to be
I love those locations where nobody knows my name
How long I'll be stayin' is always subject to change
Well there ain't no telling where I'm bound
The big city or the country a little beach town
But you won't find me 'cause I can't be found
I'm on a mission, to be missing
I'll be back some day I just don't know when
Till then I'll be a feather floatin', in the wind
So don't cha go missing me
'Cause sometimes missing is my favorite place to be
The lyrics to William Michael Morgan's "Missing" depict a person who needs to escape from the stresses of life and become temporarily "missing." The song describes how the singer turns off his phone to get his head clear and disappears for an unknown period. Despite having responsibilities and friends who are worried about him, he enjoys being in "missing," his favorite place to be. He wants to avoid being found by anyone and loves being in a place where nobody knows his name. The singer expresses a sense of liberation that comes from having no fixed destination or itinerary. He loves the uncertainty and unpredictability of his situation and the feeling of having no obligations.
The song's overall tone is calm, relaxed, and reflective, conveying a sense of ease that comes with being in "missing." The lyrics touch upon the idea of self-care and the importance of taking time off to recharge, which is a prevalent theme in modern society, where many people struggle with stress and burnout. The singer's desire to disappear, for a time, is presented as a valid and healthy coping mechanism.
In conclusion, "Missing" by William Michael Morgan is a song that explores the concept of "missing" as a temporary escape from the stress of life. It presents the idea that becoming temporarily "missing" can be healthy and valid as long as you return to your responsibilities when you are ready.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet my friends are wondering
William believes his friends are curious about his location.
Where I am or if I'm still alive
His friends might be worried if he is still safe and alive.
They're worried over nothing they should know I'm perfectly fine
William thinks his friends are concerned for nothing and he is completely okay.
It's just a mood I get in now and then
Sometimes William feels like being alone and out of contact with the world.
When I need to get my head clear
He feels turning off his phone and being alone helps him clear his mind.
I turn off my phone get lost get gone and flat out disappear
William disconnects himself completely and disappears when he needs to be alone.
Well there ain't no telling where I'm bound
William is not sure where he is going.
The big city or the country a little beach town
William likes to wander and could be anywhere, from big cities to small seaside towns.
But you wont find me 'cause I can't be found
William intends to be alone and can't be found by others.
I'm on a mission, to be missing
William has made it his mission to be missing.
I'll be back some day I just don't know when
He intends to return someday but doesn't know when that will be.
Till then I'll be a feather floating, in the wind
William will wander aimlessly until he feels ready to come back.
So don't cha go missing me
William doesn't want anyone to worry about him.
'Cause sometimes missing is my favorite place to be
Being alone is a preferred state of mind for William.
I bet the grass is three feet high
William assumes his yard is overgrown because he hasn't been around to take care of it.
And the mailbox is full of bills
He expects his mail has piled because he hasn't checked in.
Hundred messages I need to check and when I get the chance I will
William knows he has a lot of missed calls and messages, but he will check them eventually.
But right now I'm busy taking it easy
William is more focused on enjoying time to himself rather than worrying about his missed calls.
Can't worry bout stuff like that
He doesn't want to be stressed out by day-to-day concerns.
My only concern is a left or a right turn somewhere on a map
The only thing William is thinking about is where to go next on his journey.
I love those locations where nobody knows my name
William loves places where he is anonymous and can blend in with the crowd.
How long I'll be stayin' is always subject to change
William doesn't know how long he will stay in a place, as it depends on his mood and desires.
So don't cha go missing me
William doesn't want people to worry about him while he's away.
'Cause sometimes missing is my favorite place to be
William prefers to be in his own company and be alone sometimes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW M. DORFF, MARK IRWIN, JOSH KEAR
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I bet my friends are wonderin'
Where I am or if I'm still alive
They're worried over nothin'
They should know I'm perfectly fine
It's just a mood I get in, now and then
When I need to get my head clear
I turn off my phone, get lost, get gone
And flat out disappear
Well, there ain't no tellin' where I'm bound
A big city or the country, a little beach town
But you won't find me 'cause I can't be found
I'm on a mission, to be missin'
I'll be back someday I just don't know when
Till then I'll be a feather floatin' in the wind
So don't you go missin' me
'Cause sometimes missin', is my favorite place to be
I bet the grass is three feet high
And the mailbox is full of bills
A hundred messages I need to check
And when I get the chance I will
But right now I'm busy takin' it easy
Can't worry 'bout stuff like that
My only concern is left or right turn
Somewhere on a map
@Raldo5324
10 years ago this would have been a #1 hit. I want those times back....
@RalphWR14
This a Gabe Garcia song, check it out
@manfredstegmann3394
Love Gabe Garcia and WMM and fully agree, I want these times back, too .....greetings from Germany
@Fngsouth
@@manfredstegmann3394 Then take them back ! say NO to globalism and their climate, covid, and gender bullshit !
@mpec9405
Very disappointed this song didn't rise higher on the charts. He deserved #1 for a real country song. Ten years ago it would have.
@steveludwig4200
The best country song I've heard in 30 years....
@kensandford623
0John Renshaw Parkway Tooraweenah 0A
@rusmanmani7756
I finally found a country song that I can play every day.
@FreshTillDeath56
I left out west to Colorado this year for a trip to get away from the east coast. I could not have possibly discovered this song at a better time. This song and that train trip was a much needed refresher for my life disposition. lol
@TraditionalCountry4You
William Michael Morgan keep these traditional country music coming!!