I went to the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival for the first time this year, and it was truly an amazing experience. I made some wonderful new friends, got to play a lot, and made some new fans! Out of that week came this song. I hope you enjoy it! As always, the lyrics are here too — just scroll down and follow along. Music and lyrics by: Crys Matthews v1. We were Michigan-bound for twelve long hours. I almost stopped ten times just to pick you flowers. You were sleeping so good all curled up in your seat. You still smiled like an angel when I touched your cheek. As that town drew near, you started waking up. It was the first full page in the second chapter of us. We were wide-eyed dreamers who didn’t know what was in store. Those womyn welcomed us home and we fell in love a little more. ch. Well hey there Elizabeth. I love the way you talk and the way you walk in a room and my heart just stops. There’s something about you that makes me laugh and little louder, that makes me love a little sweeter, and makes me try a little harder. I wanna take you back to see those Michigan skies and those moonlit fields with all those dragonflies. And it’s more than 8000 hours ’til we’re back on that land. I’ll endure it — just say you’ll come away with me again. v2. We were finding ourselves and getting in touch. We could finally see why it all meant so much. There was something about how we felt in that place, that made us both realize the bigger dreams we could chase. Well that time …
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Love it! Keep it up girl. You’ve inspired me btw… I have my first gig tonight. Hope they like me like I like you.
Comment by danibeau143 — September 7, 2011 @ 9:32 pm
good stuff girl!
Comment by fireyshamrock — September 8, 2011 @ 3:08 am
lovely
Comment by lilbitpeanut — September 9, 2011 @ 5:05 am
@lilbitpeanut Thank you for listening.
Comment by crysmatthews — September 9, 2011 @ 6:44 pm
@fireyshamrock Thanks!! I’m glad you liked it.
Comment by crysmatthews — September 9, 2011 @ 6:44 pm
@danibeau143 Oh wow!!!! That is so flattering. I hope your gig went well and that it was the first of many!
Comment by crysmatthews — September 9, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
Wow, Crys! Thanks so much for that song! Maybe you remember me from open mike in the pouring rain… I’m the girl from Switzerland. Your song made my day because you picked the perfect female name… sweet story!!! Much love and hope to see you next year!
Comment by krau78 — September 10, 2011 @ 7:33 am
Multi Bella and so true!!…Thank you for sharing! Here is 2012..Michigan!!
Comment by paz2u — September 10, 2011 @ 8:05 am
That was >>>cheers2u in 2012, Michigan!!
Comment by paz2u — September 10, 2011 @ 8:06 am
@paz2u Thanks for listening! See you in 2012 for sure!
Comment by crysmatthews — September 10, 2011 @ 2:49 pm
@krau78
Sounds like you’ve got an Elizabeth to sing this to as well. I’m hoping the nice lady who held the umbrella for me finds me somewhere so I can thank her for that. That rain was crazy! See you next year for sure!
Comment by crysmatthews — September 10, 2011 @ 2:51 pm
Yes, yes! Beautifully written and right on target for what the Festival brings to so many womyn. Thank you for sharing this gentle, rocking, comforting song with us.
Comment by Zcar300ZX — September 11, 2011 @ 5:05 am
@Zcar300ZX Well thank you for listening! It really was a wonderful experience, and I hope to be back next year whether I’m on a stage or not.
Comment by crysmatthews — September 11, 2011 @ 6:28 pm
My heart needed to hear this song today. I’ve been thinking about all those dragonflies and missing every moment of my very first Michfest. I actually just took off my wristband! Thank you so much for writing it and even more for sharing it !
Comment by k10gh — September 13, 2011 @ 11:57 pm
@k10gh I’m so happy to hear that so many people relate to this song, and to the experience! If you look closely, I actually still have my wristband on in the video.
Comment by crysmatthews — September 14, 2011 @ 9:22 pm
If you enjoyed “Michigan” and want to know more about my music, please visit: crysmatthews(dot)com or contact Goldenrod Distribution.
Comment by crysmatthews — September 14, 2011 @ 9:24 pm
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Comment by crysmatthews — September 29, 2011 @ 1:08 pm