Eric Church - Michael Lyrics






Hey my name is Michael
And I'm 34 years old
I work for this city
At least I did two months ago

Here's a picture of my boy
And he's starting to look like me
He plays his first football game
Next week against the Chiefs

His mom and him still live
On Murphy Road in our old house
And after 3 or 4 boyfriends
She's finally settled down

He's a banker out of Baker man
You oughta see her ring
And that's what's going on these days
In my life without me

Whiskey ain't been on my breath
But it stays on my mind
And I ain't had a steady hand
In such a long, long time

The devil that lived in me
Passed on this past June
When my very own flesh and blood
Said, "Daddy, I hate you"

And these days I'm on time
And I get where I'm supposed to be
I don't sleep away the daylight
Or embarass my family

His mom and him are doing great
Without that drunk S.O.B.
And that's what's going on these days
In my life without me

Yeah, you think with all this taking, man
I wouldn't want it still
But with everything in my life is changed
I know one thing never will

Hey my name is Michael
and I'm an alcoholic
one of the fallen
trying to get back on my feet





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  1. C.... L....

    Damn this is a good lyric! Great story and so real life story for meny people. And the melody and the way he sings it.. Yeah Eric!!! You have to cut this one as a single or on an album. The songs special and I've lived in Nashville for tre years doing the writing around thing and wrote with meny top writers. But man this song is special! Please cut it!

  2. K.... ....

    RIP Brandon Church

  3. c.... ....

    9 years later I still keep comin back to this video and this song really wish he'd cut it

  4. B.... L....

    I still wish he would release this song

  5. L.... B....

    They all have a very special relationship with em or their in charge of not haveing a talent but think their still obligated to to be apart of something thats someone one else's opportunity...whats your guess...

  6. B.... J....

    This just went viral on Facebook for some reason.. did this actually become a song? I'd love to buy it.

  7. T.... M....

    Dude you ate great and soooooo sexy!!!

  8. K.... B....

    Why don't those shitheads in the crowd just shut the hell up?

    K.... B....

    K Beeo Agreed. I was there, tiny room, about 200 people a bar and a stage. The AC wasn’t working and this was about 11 at night. The crowd was pretty drunk and rowdy. There always has to be one or two jerks who just won’t stop yelling. Eric’s response was pretty funny though. He was pretty tipsy himself.

  9. A.... M....

    thanks for all you do for the county boy.thank for writeing it. your the man .eric chuch

  10. A.... M....

    no it ant on it .thanks . your the man mrs church

  11. C.... C....

    Wish he'd cut this one on an album

    C.... C....

    Brandon Church died a few weeks ago. I don't know the cause of death, but I suspect it had to do with alcohol. He was 36. I really hope this song ends up on the new album. It would be a fitting tribute.

  12. C.... G....

    so damn good

  13. D.... H....

    He is a hell of a singer

  14. E.... G....

    anyone know where i can get this song? 

  15. A.... C....

    I've not seen him without his aviators. Looks good.

  16. p.... ....

    this is what good music is all about

  17. T.... ....

    ERIC For PRESIDENT.....:)! Great Song!!! Check out my cover also;)

  18. B.... S....

    I really wish he would publish this song!

  19. Z.... C....

    exactly what i was thinking

  20. C.... S....

    Beautiful song... the lyrics are really incredible. Best AA non-drinking song I've heard in years. Eric Church is quite the songwriter. Amazing, really.

  21. m.... m....

    Love it ya buddy

  22. k.... ....

    if this is one of your favorites then PUBLISH THESE PLEASE ERIC!!! We all want to buy these songs.

  23. M.... P....

    the song starts at 1:45

  24. T.... ....

    Oh yes yes it is!!! Eric is AWESOME!!

  25. J.... ....

    I agree with your comment, but find it funny because the truth is is that he's so much better than both.

  26. b.... 3....

    eric church..!!..1of the best around right now...i love his stuff..and yes that is deric ruttan....

  27. c.... ....

    Excited to see him in concert 2morow~

  28. c.... ....

    Almost as good as Reba! LOL!

  29. Z.... ....

    I was actually at there at the time this is the only time the song is played at all I'm so lucky ;)

  30. m.... ....

    @tadrock6 TOTALLY agree with you!

  31. k.... d....

    @tadrock6 im a huge eric church fan ive been to every concert hes had in my state and i cant find them eather im actually kind of pissed i wanted those 2 songs on the cd!

  32. T.... D....

    This song is LEGIT! what cd is this on?

  33. S.... P....

    Why is that not gonna be on chief???? I was hoping for this and Still sTanding their ground

  34. m.... ....

    Touched my heart <3

  35. M.... H....

    wow just wow!! My name is Michael and i have lived that song but im only 32

  36. J.... U....

    Eric Church is the fuckin man! gotta love artist that write their own music

  37. M.... ....

    HAHAHAHAHAHA one dislike

  38. M.... ....

    HAHAHAHAHAHA one dislike

  39. c.... ....

    Thank God for real country artists like Eric Church. This man is so talented his writing is tops, and he puts on a hell of a performance.

  40. J.... J....

    i love the carolina panther's visor but i would prabably be wearing a pittsburgh steeler's visor haha my two favorite teams. anyway great song sung by a great artist, i'll be buying his next album too. he's one of those artist that i like every single song he's sung like brantley gilbert and george strait.

  41. J.... D....

    Great Song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  42. f.... ....

    @dogman652 I believe some time this year ... not sure when though.

  43. C.... ....

    Whats the name of this song??

  44. R.... G....

    whats the name of this song??

  45. L.... B....

    Anyone know if we're getting a new album anytime soon?

  46. m.... ....

    Eric Church is a great writer (and a great musician/performer too). But in my humble opinion, his writing is tops.

  47. m.... ....

    this guy is a great writer (and obviously a good musician and performer too). But in my humble opinion, a great writer!!!

  48. a.... ....

    What's the name of this song?

  49. R.... R....

    Eric Church is one of my favorites today. Could listen to him and Gary Allan music all day. They both put passion into everything they sing. Every song they have I love.

  50. c.... ....

    Absolutely ADORE Church. He's definitely one of my favorite artists. After waiting for 4 years, I finally saw him live. Hot as hell, and an incredible performer. Hope to see him again in August!

  51. L.... ....

    @chsingleton1991 I agree 100% sir. I'm seeing him for the second time in oh 4 days. I can't wait. God bless Eric Church.

  52. d.... ....

    Eric Church owns

    GO PANTHERS! haha

  53. C.... B....

    That really hits home for me, my dad was an alcohic, but he couldn't do the end of the song, and get help, RIP Dad 8-21-2009

  54. M.... ....

    All three shows at the Rutledge were so awesome! Eric rocks! This video brings back such great memories. Thanks for sharing =)

  55. s.... ....

    good song eric ready for the show in atlanta feb 20 10

  56. j.... d....

    I would have told everyone to shut the hell up.

  57. S.... ....

    all of his songs have a great story and a lot emotion

  58. A.... ....

    Eric Church is my favourite Country artist around today.
    His music is unreal.

    A.... ....

    the last troubadour

  59. B.... ....

    I'm sure the next CD will be packed full of awsome songs like this!!!!

  60. g.... ....

    Powerful. Greatest country of country we have.

  61. g.... ....

    does he say ''banker and a better man''?? at 2:24

    g.... ....

    getmemuddy he’s s banker out of baker

  62. s.... ....

    thats whats going on these days in my life without me

  63. L.... S....

    he is the best songwriter!

  64. h.... ....

    This is such a powerful song...Eric is the man...Go Mountaineers