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Michael From Mountains
Joni Mitchell
Michael wakes you up with sweets
He takes you up streets and the rain comes down
Sidewalk markets locked up tight
And umbrellas bright on a grey background
There's oil on the puddles in taffeta patterns
That run down the drain
In colored arrangements
That Michael will change with a stick that he found
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Michael from mountains
Go where you will go to
Know that I will know you
Someday I may know you very well
Michael brings you to a park
He sings and its dark when the clouds come by
Yellow slickers up on swings
Like puppets on strings hanging in the sky
They'll splash home to suppers in wallpapered kitchens
Their mothers will scold
But Michael will hold you
To keep away cold till the sidewalks are dry-
(CHORUS)
Michael leads you up the stairs
He needs you to care and you know you do
Cats come crying to the key
And dry you will be in a towel or two
There's rain in the window
There's sun in the painting that smiles on the wall
You want to know all
But his mountains have called so you never do-
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About this Song
Michael From Mountains by Joni Mitchell is a folk song that explores themes of love, nature, and the fleeting moments of human connection. The song centers around the character Michael, who is depicted as being from the mountains. Through vivid imagery and poetic lyrics, Mitchell portrays a sense of wonder and beauty found in nature, while also delving into the complex emotions of love and longing. Key themes include the contrast between the permanence of the mountains and the transient nature of human relationships. Poignant moments in the song come from the juxtaposition of the serene natural landscape with the emotional depth of Mitchell's reflections on love.
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