Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: opera
Song Meaning of “Michelle” by Danny Wright
Danny Wright’s song ‘Michelle’ reflects on the trials and tribulations associated with a young man coming of age while in the throes of a relationship with someone he loves but finds overwhelming and complicated, and ultimately having to admit that this person is best set free. The lyrics are a combination of yearning and sadness, which paints a vintage portrait of youthful love and loss.
The song starts off with the narrator’s longing for the time that his and Michelle’s love shined so bright. He admits to himself that he still thinks about her even though they are no longer together. He wrestles with the idea of staying in the relationship, even though it is difficult and confusing. The narrator realizes that his connection with Michelle is an emotional roller coaster and an incessant tug-of-war, yet somehow, deep down inside, he knows that leaving her be is the only way.
He proceeds to reminisce about how his time with Michelle has shaped him, how she reignited the lights in his soul, and he feels grateful for the lessons he has learnt along the way. All the same, he knows that letting go of the intense love that he shares with her is inescapable, and must be done for the benefit of both of them.
The narrator is left to grapple with the realization that the relationship was neither meant to be nor meant to last while simultaneously cherishing the memories of love and joy he experienced while it lasted.