Michigan
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There's a girl in Michigan
who's tryin' to save the world again for you.
She passed all of her classes there
and now she finally gets to stare at you.
Love is just a mirror on her shelf
'cause all you need to look for is yourself
We're not kids anymore
so turn around and turn your eyes to the shore

and I'll be honest with you
I'll be honest with you
I'll be honest with you now
There a man who passed away
and now I pray he gets to stay with you
he left all of his records home
and now I sit and listen all alone
Love is just a mirror on her shelf
'cause all you need to look for is yourself
We're not kids anymore
so turn around and turn your eyes to the shore
and I'll be honest with you
I'll be honest with you
I'll be honest with you now
Your world isn't spinnin'
the way it did before
Your heart itsn't winning
Your lover turn to wall
Hell yeah I've been drinking
I'm passed out on the floor
Hell yeah I've been drinking
Your world isn't spinnin'
the way it did before
Your heart itsn't winning
Your lovers turn to wall
Hell yeah I've been drinking

I'm passed out on the floor
Hell yeah I've been drinking

Overall Meaning

Arms Akimbo's song "Michigan" is a song about reminiscing and reflecting on past experiences. The first verse speaks of a girl in Michigan who is trying to save the world, but in reality, she is just trying to impress a person she likes. The line "Love is just a mirror on her shelf" suggests that this girl is using love as a means to validate herself. The chorus, "We're not kids anymore / so turn around and turn your eyes to the shore / and I'll be honest with you / I'll be honest with you / I'll be honest with you now," implies a sense of maturity and honesty in the relationship. It sounds like someone who has grown tired of playing games and just wants to be truthful.

The second verse speaks of a man who passed away, and the singer is listening to his records alone. This speaks to the idea of memories and how they can be a source of comfort when we are alone. The line "Love is just a mirror on her shelf / 'cause all you need to look for is yourself" reiterates the idea that love isn't the answer to everything, and that one's own self-worth is essential.

Overall, "Michigan" is a song about growing up and realizing what is truly important in life. It's about learning to be honest with oneself and others, letting go of old habits, and coming to terms with the past.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a girl in Michigan who's tryin' to save the world again for you.
A girl in Michigan is trying to make the world a better place for the addressee.

She passed all of her classes there and now she finally gets to stare at you.
She has completed all of her classes, which should be a source of pride for her, and she can now admire the addressee more fully.

Love is just a mirror on her shelf 'cause all you need to look for is yourself
Love is merely a reflection of oneself and one should look within to find happiness.

We're not kids anymore so turn around and turn your eyes to the shore and I'll be honest with you I'll be honest with you I'll be honest with you now
The addressee should acknowledge that they are no longer a child and should focus on more practical matters, and the artist promises to be truthful with them.

There a man who passed away and now I pray he gets to stay with you he left all of his records home and now I sit and listen all alone
A man has died and the artist hopes that he can stay with the addressee in spirit. His music is their only connection now that he's gone.

Your world isn't spinnin' the way it did before Your heart itsn't winning Your lover turn to wall Hell yeah I've been drinking I'm passed out on the floor Hell yeah I've been drinking
The addressee's world has changed in a negative way and they are not succeeding in love. Meanwhile, the singer has been drinking heavily due to their problems.

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