# 4 Forgotten Lyrics by George Michael That Feel Like Poetry

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-forgotten-lyrics-by-george-michael-that-feel-like-poetry/
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T21:40:07+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/4-forgotten-lyrics-by-george-michael-that-feel-like-poetry/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Four lyrics show George Michael’s range as a songwriter.
- “Spinning the Wheel” also reflects on sexual safety.
- The selections span Wham! and Michael’s solo career.

## Summary

The article revisits four George Michael lyrics it considers poetic, showing how his songwriting ranged from playful pop to reflections on relationships and sexual safety. It highlights the lyrics as examples of his artistry across Wham! and his solo career.

“Spinning the Wheel” addresses unsafe sex as well as infidelity, Michael said in an interview, recalling that he began using condoms after hearing about a new gay cancer in 1982. The other selections come from Wham!’s “I’m Your Man” and “Freedom”, and Michael’s “Faith”; “Faith” was one of four number one hits from its album, while “I’m Your Man” was Wham!’s final US top-ten hit.

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