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You Got to Me

by John Michael Hersey

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You Saved My Life 04:13
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I stayed up late coming undone Cursing my fate and everyone Wasting my time, hanging my head Stuck in a rut, as good as dead Then all at once, or so it seemed It was a scene I thought I dreamed A smile I found Turned me around You saved my life With just one look You saved my life That’s all it took Like a light in the dark There you were, love’s bright spark You saved my life My self-esteem beyond repair I didn’t dream, I didn’t dare And all the promise of my youth Was just a lie – that was my truth But then so simply and so sweet So tenderly and so complete And so unplanned You touched my hand You saved my life With one caress You saved my life No more, no less Like the heat from a fire You filled me with desire You saved my life I tried to fix my life alone But I got nowhere on my own So glad you came to my rescue Where would I be if not for you?
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You Got to Me 04:02
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Caught unawares I walked up the stairs Under the silky sheet I disappeared Your body lithe We did rub and writhe You brought me back to life; the slate was cleared You got to me With love untainted So glad that we Became acquainted You got to me Can it be true? Tell me who are you? Some cosmic visitor, some passing phantom What a relief It’s beyond belief The seeds of ecstasy, we’re gonna plant them You got to me Showed me to shelter A moment free From helter skelter You got to me Hip to hip Chest to chest We let time slip East and west North and south Did not exist Mouth to mouth Resuscitation My soul was kissed What a sensation You got to me Now we are lovers What will we see Under the covers You got to me
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I'm So in Love with You 03:39
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I’m so in love with you I can’t think straight I can’t relate It’s just like nothing I have known before I’m so in love with you I’m on a cloud Above the crowd Above the life I lived alone before One day you suddenly appear And it’s like you’ve always been here I’m so in love with you I can’t conceal All that I feel All of the things I hid away before I’m so in love with you I lose my cool Talk like a fool All of the words I couldn’t say before You’ve turned my whole world inside out Is this what love is all about? I’m so in love with you I can’t express Such happiness All that I know Is that I’m so in love with you
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Never Ever 03:48
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Never ever thought I could But now here I am Right back in love again Never ever felt so good At least if I have I can’t remember when I was resigned Made up my mind This happy day would never come But then a spark Lit up the dark And you know where it’s coming from Never ever not for me No way, lightning never Strikes the same place twice Never ever could it be But see I’m on fire And it feels so nice Impossible A miracle I didn’t think I had a prayer I beat the odds I thank the gods I guess somebody likes me there Now I’m not clever but I know That love is a feeling That you can’t ignore Never ever let me go And I promise to never ever stray From the words I say today I promise I’m never saying never Forever more
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Don't Shy Away 03:33
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Don’t shy away Away from me Don’t change the subject jokingly I know there’s more Than what I see Don’t shy away Don’t make yourself a mystery I don’t have the slightest idea Just what exactly could be on your mind All I see whenever I see ya Is the mask you’re hiding behind I’m living in a state of limbo And I’d rather be in heaven or hell You’re standing with your arms akimbo We used to get along so well When will you come out of your shell? Or make a little room inside What did I do to make you want to run and hide? (Chorus) You know that you can always trust me It doesn’t matter what you say or do The trouble, whatever it must be Is nothing that we can’t work through Since when are you the shrinking violet? You’re one who kept her heart on her sleeve It’s just like I’m peeking through an eyelet And watching you play make-believe Is it me you want to deceive? Let me see what’s under the veil Just take a chance; I’ve never known our love to fail (Chorus)
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Every Time I See You 04:03
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Every time I see you I fall in love all over again Every time I see you I fall in love all over again Just when I think that the feeling’s gone The honeymoon is over and then Every time I see you I fall in love all over again You think its easy being me? Let me tell you honey I get as lonely as a man can be Except the time that I spend with you It’s like I’m walking into the sun It’s like I’m standing on a mountain top It’s like my life has just begun (Chorus) You think I understand my heart? Let me tell you girl It’s been a guessing game right from the start Except the feeling that I have for you The moment that I see your face Whatever doubt that I might have had Disappears right into space It’s not like I forget you, baby You’re always on my mind But from the day that I met you, baby You really do seem Like you’re some kind of dream The kind I never thought I find (Chorus)
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In the Dark 04:08
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There is no wrong or right Here in your arms There is no black or white Here in your arms It’s different in the dark What mattered in the light Is out of sight It’s different in the dark There is no unreal city Here by your side There is no shame or pity Here by your side It’s different in the dark The shadows that we fear Just disappear It’s different in the dark In the day All that we see Gets in the way Of what could be In the day We move so fast We’re led astray From things that last It’s different in the dark No need to play a game It’s not the same It’s different in the dark
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It's Not Black and White 03:24
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What a tangled web We’ve spun around our hearts You would think we’d recognize the signals And stop it before it starts What a crazy dance I’ve got two left feet Just when I think I’ve figured out the rhythm I go and lose the beat But it’s alright It’s not black and white Walking on that rope Above the fires of hell We would always put it down to passion Every time we fell Always acting out Some absurdist play One would always cling like a baby When the other would stray (Chorus) I have always played the game gladly Took the pleasure with the pain But because I love you so madly I think I’m going insane (Chorus)
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Curtain Call 03:59
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The way you said goodbye It made me want to laugh A tear fell from your eye I want your autograph Oh, before you go There’s just one thing You need to know I really have enjoyed the show So take a curtain call After all The crowd’s on their feet Take a bow But please now Keep it short and sweet After all It’s your curtain call The way you held my hand I thought I’d lose my mind I had to understand Your words were hard to find Oh, I’m so impressed You’ve made yourself Look so distressed You win the prize You are the best So take a curtain call After all You brought the house down Don’t forget Strike the set Before you leave town After all It’s your curtain all As good as any star Who ever won a Tony But really all you are Is just another phony So take a curtain call After all The critics agree No need for An encore There’s no more to see After all It’s your curtain all
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Empty Love 03:06
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So where are you now? Where could you be? Now that I know what you mean to me I close my eyes And what do I see? Your fading face An empty space An empty love An empty love So who are you now? What’s on your mind? Now that our romance is far behind Now it’s so clear But then I was blind You left because For you it was An empty love An empty love Our life was full Our love was complete Or so it seemed to me And then you pull The rug from my feet And leave me with nothing but a hollow memory So what can I do? What can I say? Now that you’re somewhere so far away I hear your voice I beg you to stay But I’m aware There’s no one there An empty love An empty love
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One on One 04:17
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Tonight I feel the juices flowing The full moon’s closing in Tonight I hear the whistle blowing So let the games begin Tonight it’s time to have some fun Girl get ready, we are going One on one Under the midnight sun Just give it all you got Just take your best shot ‘Til the race is run One on one Come on, you know that I’ve been waiting To match you move for move Come on, I’m not hesitating My love I want to prove Come on, let’s fire the starting gun All day I’m anticipating (Chorus) It’s the kind of game where there’s no losing Baby, no one’s keeping score It’s the kind of love I’m not refusing Baby, you’re the prize that I’m playing for (Chorus)
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Falling 02:44
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Yes, I Love You 03:03
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For so long I was unsure Now I know this feeling’s pure Yes, I love you Yes, I love you With my heart I hedged my bets Now I say with no regrets Yes, I love you Yes, I do All of my life I’ve had myself Never made room for someone else I didn’t think I wanted to Then I met you Then I met you Now I know without a doubt What these songs are all about Yes, I love you Yes, I love you Yes, I do

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Delivered with true spirit is the impassioned work of John Michael Hersey’s “You Got To Me”. John Michael Hersey’s vocals serve as the heart of the album as his expressive lyricism works wonders. Carefully crafting an intricate narrative over the course of the album John Michael Hersey explores the concept of relationships and the many complications they often run into. Tapping into a wonderful kaleidoscopic rush of styles ranging from indie rock to classic rock all couched within a singer-songwriter framework, the songs have a luxurious fully formed sound to them. Layer upon layer of sound come together ever so elegantly from the vamp of the organ to the expressive percussion that punctuates the pieces. At times John Michael Hersey’s highly articulate, intricate arrangements feel reminiscent of Jon Brion’s soundtrack work.

Opening the album off on a high note is the loose and gentle spirit of “You Saved My Life”. With a level of restraint, the song has a slightly jazzy feeling to it as it slowly unfurls. Downright leisurely is the lovely “You Got To Me” by far the highlight of the album. A sense of gleefulness dominates on the playful “Don’t Shy Away”. Stripping the sound down to the absolute essentials is the nimble guitar work of “In The Dark”. Another highlight reveals itself in the rollicking spirit of “It’s Not Black And White”. Bringing the album to a joyful finale is the tender ballad of “Yes, I Love You”.

John Michael Hersey’s “You Got To Me” offers a timeless take on pop music.

Beachsloth.com 9/30/16

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released October 1, 2016

YOU GOT TO ME was written, performed and produced by Hersey with three songs co-written with composer Peter Millrose.

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John Michael Hersey is a singer/songwriter known for his sophisticated yet accessible melding of rock, pop, folk, blues and country.

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