Message to Michael
Whispers of Longing: A Message to Michael's Journey
Lyrics
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Encouragement to explore and embrace New Orleans.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Metaphorical suggestion for a bluebird to leave Kentucky.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Request to convey a message to a person named Michael.
He sings each night in some cafe
Michael performs in cafes, seeking wealth and fame.
In his search to find wealth and fame
Michael's pursuit of success in the entertainment industry.
I hear Michael has gone and changed his name
Indication that Michael has changed his name.
It's a year since he was here
A year has passed since Michael's last visit.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Encouragement for the bluebird to leave Kentucky again.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Reiteration of the request to convey a message to Michael.
Tell him I miss him more each day
Expressing longing and missing Michael daily.
As his train pulled out down the track
Description of Michael leaving on a train.
Michael promised he'd soon be coming back
Michael's promise to return despite pursuing fame.
Oh tell him how my heart just breaks in two
Expressing deep emotional pain over Michael's absence.
Since he journeyed far
Reference to Michael's distant journey.
And even though his dreams of fame fell through
Recognition that Michael's dreams of fame did not materialize.
To me he will always be a star
Personal admiration, considering Michael a star regardless.
Spread your wings for New Orleans
Reiteration of the call to embrace New Orleans.
Kentucky bluebird, fly away
Repeating the metaphor for the bluebird to leave Kentucky.
And take a message to Michael, message to Michael
Reiterating the request to convey a message to Michael.
Ask him to start for home today
Asking Michael to return home soon.
When you find him please let him know
Request to inform Michael of unwavering love, regardless of status.
Rich or poor, I will always love him so
Expressing enduring love for Michael, whether rich or poor.
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
Repetition of the metaphor for the bluebird to fly away.
Fly away, Kentucky bluebird
Continued repetition of the bluebird flying away.
Fly away, fly away, fly away, fly away
Concluding repetition of the bluebird flying away.
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