Franz Ferdinand - Michael Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the release date of the song 'Michael' by Franz Ferdinand?

   'Michael' was released in the UK on 16 August 2004 as two CD singles and a 7-inch single.

2. What formats was 'Michael' released in?

   'Michael' was released in multiple formats, including a 7-inch vinyl, two 12-inch vinyls, and two CDs.

3. Why was the second CD of 'Michael' pulled from stores?

   The second CD was pulled from stores a day after its release because it included three tracks instead of the allowed two tracks for the CD2 format, making it ineligible for chart consideration.

4. How did 'Michael' perform on the music charts?

   'Michael' peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, number 39 on the Irish Singles Chart, and number 15 on the Finnish Singles Chart.

5. What is the hidden message in 'Michael'?

   The song contains a hidden message from 1:35 to 1:39 saying, 'She's worried about you, call your mother,' which is audible when played backwards.

6. Who directed the music video for 'Michael'?

   The music video for 'Michael' was directed by Uwe Flade and was shot in Berlin.