Me and Michael
MGMT
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Whoa oh oh oh Not everyone can be like me and Michael The only problem is forgetting which side you're on So you think the burning light will reappear on summer nights Like all the rest, but they can't find out Whoa oh oh oh In every scene, it's me and Michael Imaginary bombs raining down from the clouds So it seems the danger signs will never let the feelings die When all the best and brightest have gone Me and Michael Solid as they come Me and Michael It's not a question now Me and Michael Solid as they come Me and Michael It's not a question now Me and Michael (Whoa oh oh oh) Whoa oh oh oh Binary star sink like the setting sun Too happy with ourselves to notice when the change had come So you think the losing side would never break dividing lines When sanctity wasn't a thing of doubt Me and Michael Solid as they come Me and Michael It's not a question now It's me and Michael Solid as they come Me and Michael It's not a question now Me and Michael (Whoa oh oh oh)
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Written by: Benjamin Goldwasser, Andrew VanWyngarden
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Me and Michael" is part of MGMT's fourth studio album, "Little Dark Age," released in 2018.
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Genre UseThe song is classified under the genre Synth-pop, blending elements of pop music with synthesizers.
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Music Video GuestThe music video for "Me and Michael" features a cameo from actor Michael Buscemi, brother of renowned actor Steve Buscemi.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Joey Frank and Randy Maitland and involves a story of plagiarism, where MGMT steals the song from a fictional Filipino band called True Faith.
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Meta-Narrative ContentThe music video’s story is a metaphor for the band's experiences with the music industry.
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Inspirational ElementsStories suggest that the song was initially titled "Me and My Girl," but the band found it more interesting to change to "Me and Michael."
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ReceptionDue to its catchy tune and relatable lyrics, "Me and Michael" received positive reviews from critics and fans alike.
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Commercial SuccessOn Spotify, as of May 2021, the song has over 47 million streams, making it one of the most successful songs on their "Little Dark Age" album.
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Live PerformancesMGMT performed "Me and Michael" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2018, underlining its popularity as a leading track from the album.
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Covered VersionsThe song was covered by former Moloko vocalist Roisin Murphy for the SiriusXMU Sessions in 2018.
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