Michelle Pfeiffer (song)

**"Michelle Pfeiffer"** is a song written and produced by Ethel Cain featuring Lil Aaron, who also contributed to the production process. It serves as the lead single off of Cain's third EP, *Inbred,* as well as the opening track. The song was officially released on February 11, 2021.

## Background

On August 20, 2021, the solo version of the song was released on *Inbred* CD as a bonus track.

## Writing and inspiration

About the track, Cain said:

> "This song was just a breath of fresh air from a fresh start. It was my first time ever in LA, in a studio for the first time ever with Aaron, and it felt like I was finally being seen for the artist I'd been trying to be for years. I've always idolized Michelle Pfeiffer and thought she was a picture perfect bombshell so when I was in the back of my Uber with the windows down, headed to the studio bright and early that first morning and humming a little chorus melody to myself, I felt like a bombshell of my own. It felt like my life had finally started."
>
>

## Official versions

* Album version — 4:32
* Solo version — 4:34

## Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Everything's easier way out west

Wholly mad and half undressed

I love the way it always feels to miss you

I tell all my friends everything you do

A sick obsession that I still try to prove

But it’s no good, 'cause who am I without you?

[Chorus]

And home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

[Verse 2: Lil Aaron]

I keep on losing track of time

Cause what's the point if you're not by my side?

I told my mom about you, she just laughed

Driving with my еyes closed, hope I crash

Maybе we could be together in another life

Maybe this could be forever in another timeline

But right now, I gotta pack my bags

And I won't even miss you tomorrow

[Chorus: Ethel Cain]

'Cause home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

[Bridge]

Washed out days and stone-cold nights

Best goddamn days of your whole life

Jack the car and let it ride

Kicking it, baby, we'll survive

I'm all run and you're all fight

Tangling with Jesus Christ

Total ruin idolized

But the kids will be alright

[Chorus]

'Cause home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

### Solo version

[Verse 1]

Everything's easier way out west

Wholly mad and half undressed

I love the way it always feels to miss you

I tell all my friends everything you do

A sick obsession that I still try to prove

But it’s no good, 'cause who am I without you?

[Chorus]

And home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

[Verse 2]

I see you, I feel you, I know you

And I would never tell you the truth

That tunnelled light will always die with your youth

You don't know thе things I've seen

So let go of the woе and hand it back over to me

You missed the heart and you just hit all the meat

And the bite back's twice as mean

[Chorus]

'Cause home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

[Bridge]

Washed out days and stone-cold nights

Best goddamn days of your whole life

Jack the car and let it ride

Kicking it, baby, we'll survive

I'm all run and you're all fight

Tangling with Jesus Christ

Total ruin idolized

But the kids will be alright

[Chorus]

'Cause home's not home unless you're there

And I'll never be ready but I don't care

Wide awake all night thinking about you

Do you think of me too?

I hate to let you go, but if I don't

Then we both know

I'll bury us both, fed to the night

As ghosts

## Credits

### Personnel

* Ethel Cain — songwriting, mixing, vocals
* Lil Aaron — production, vocals
* Kora Puckett — guitar
* Dave Becker — mastering

## References

1. ↑ https://www.homieshitmag.com/product/ethel-cain-inbred-compact-disc
2. ↑ https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/ethel-cain-michelle-pfeiffer