May
Cody Ash Lyrics
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You told me that you didn't like your own last name
So I started to change what I'd say
What I would call you ever since May
Honey how long has it been since you were near
Maybe only a week has passed it seems like years
Still we don't talk much anymore dear
Baby I wonder how you have been most every night
I wonder if you need a friend or if you're alright
But you won't say much except "I'm fine"
Do you wish I would read in the lines
In Cody Ash's song May, the lyrics present a bittersweet story of a past relationship. The opening line "Darling remember when we sat inside all day" creates a nostalgic longing for the past when the singer and their significant other spent time together. The line "You told me that you didn't like your own last name" highlights the intimacy and closeness between the two individuals where they shared personal information with each other. The singer then states, "So I started to change what I'd say, what I would call you ever since May" indicating the depth of their connection, and how they were willing to make adjustments to accommodate each other's preferences.
In the second verse "Honey how long has it been since you were near" portrays the feeling of distance and separation in the relationship. The line "Still, we don't talk much anymore dear, but we both know there's something here" implies that although they have grown apart, they still feel a pull towards each other. The third verse "Baby I wonder how you have been most every night" reveals the emotional uncertainty and yearning that the singer feels towards their ex-partner. They express their worry about the other person's well-being, and their desire to be there as a friend.
Overall, May is a tender yet melancholic song that encapsulates the complexities of a past relationship. It speaks of love, loss, and longing in a way that is both heartfelt yet restrained.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling remember when we sat inside all day
Remember when we used to spend long hours together and share intimate moments.
You told me that you didn't like your own last name
You confided in me that you were not happy with your surname and wished to change it.
So I started to change what I'd say
Out of love and respect, I decided to change the way I addressed you by calling you something else.
What I would call you ever since May
Ever since May, I have been calling you by this new name which I know you love.
Honey how long has it been since you were near
I miss you terribly and can't remember how long it's been since I last saw you.
Maybe only a week has passed it seems like years
Although it may have only been a week since we were last together, it feels like a long time has passed and I long to see you again.
Still we don't talk much anymore dear
We've grown apart and don't communicate as much as we used to.
But we both know there's something here
We both feel that there's something special between us even though we don't talk as much.
Baby I wonder how you have been most every night
I can't stop thinking about you and I often wonder how you're doing and what you're up to.
I wonder if you need a friend or if you're alright
I worry about you and wonder if you're going through a tough time and need someone to talk to or if you're doing okay.
But you won't say much except 'I'm fine'
You don't open up to me and always brush off my concerns by saying that you're fine.
Do you wish I would read in the lines
I'm wondering if you want me to read between the lines and understand that you're not really fine and need help.
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Darling remember when we sat inside all day
You told me that you didn't like your own last name
So I started to change what I'd say
What I would call you ever since May
Honey how long has it been since you were near
Maybe only a week has passed it seems like years
Still we don't talk much anymore dear
But we both know there's something here
Baby I wonder how you have been most every night
I wonder if you need a friend or if you're alright
But you won't say much except "I'm fine"
Do you wish I would read in the lines
@yokmontika
that bass line is just soooooo good
@giselle5813
may was so hot, so beautiful. i always remember your sleepy voice through the phone at midnight, reading poetry until we both had nothing left to say and just sighed with happiness. and the morning smiles in calculus, the yawns we shared in physics, when we read our books quietly during lunch. the cigarettes and sweets we shared under the tree after school while we waited for the bus.
i will always remember you in may...
@gloving4hire
Been there
@mangomak1342
I have this on loop this is absolutely wondrous
@Tatiana.11
Primer vez que la escucho y... me gustó ♡
@raynobleorchestra
as soon as it started playing after I pressed on it, i knew i’d love it
this is epic
@okayedits8055
i wanna play this song while sitting on the beach admiring the sunset
@MrDreamkillr
May, the month you and I were born. May, the month we spent together several years later.
May, the month I realized I loved you.
May, the month I held you underneath the stars for the first time.
May, the month I look forward to every year, because the thought of you my dear is so precious and heart warming.
I love you may.
@zurimontes0
Me encanta esta canción..
@davidtabor2465
Stumbled upon this. It's amazing!