Corrinne studied in Raffles Girls' Primary School, Raffles Girls' School (Secondary) and Raffles Junior College. She later majored in mass communications and English literature at the National University of Singapore. Corrinne left Singapore to further her music education at the Berklee College of Music, where she majored in songwriting and film scoring. In order to pursue her dreams in music, she moved to Los Angeles in 1999.
Corrinne co-wrote the song "If You Didn’t Love Me" with the legendary songwriters Carole King and Carole Bayer Sager as part of her winning entry in a songwriting competition on the music industry website Tonos.com. Carole King & Carole Bayer Sager wrote the lyric for the song and entertained submissions for the best musical accompaniment and melody. Corrinne's version was the winner. The song is featured on Corrinne's debut album. Corrinne has met Carole Bayer Sager but not Carole King.
Her song "Journey" was featured on the Taiwanese drama Dolphin Bay Lovers and was covered by popular Asian singers Angela Zhang and Gigi Leung.
In September 2004, Corrinne May became the first (and only) artist singing exclusively in English, to be signed by the record label Forward Music in Taiwan, which distributes her music to Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and China.
Two songs from Corrinne's second album, "Save Me" and "Everything in its Time", were featured in Channel 5's hit television series, Chase, which ran from March to May 2005. Chase arguably propelled Corrinne May from relative obscurity to an unprecedented level of recognition in Singapore.
In 2007, Corrinne May released her 4th album, titled "Beautiful Seed" much to public delight. After a pre-release in Singapore, local radio stations have given her a thumbs up to her fresh sound and renewed lyrics. Songs, such as "Leaving" and "Shelter" have been favourites among many of Corrinne's Fans. The CD is available online from her website. http://www.corrinnemay.com/
24 Hours
Corrinne May Lyrics
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What would I do
What would I do?
If I had only 24 hours to breathe
What would I say
What would I say?
It's easy to lose track
Fill our hearts with regret
For all we couldn't do
For all we should have done
But didn't take the time to
Well it's not too late, we've still got today
If I had only 24 hours to live
What would I do
What would I do?
If I had only 24 hours to breathe
What would I say
What would I say?
I'd give my love without holding back, holding back
I'd give my heart without keeping track of who would repay
This precious time, melting, oh, melting away.
I'm sick of all my pride
I'm sick of trying to hide
Denying what I know is true
These unopened gifts will cease to exist
If I return them all unused
Well it's not too late, I've still got today
If I had only 24 hours to live
What would I do
What would I do?
If I had only 24 hours to breathe
What would I say
What would I say?
I would take back every single harsh word that I said
I'd spend my time to hear your sweet, sweet, laughter again
I'd never leave your side with 24 hours to live
I'd hold you tight and never stop kissing your face
I'd write love letters, and frame them up so time couldn't erase
I'd hope my love would see you through every step of the way
The song "24 Hours" by Corrinne May is a reflection on the fragility of life and the importance of living in the present moment. The singer imagines what she would do if she only had 24 hours left to live, questioning what she would say and what actions she would take in that limited time. She acknowledges the difficulty of living without regrets but also emphasizes that it's never too late to start living fully and taking advantage of every moment.
The lyrics suggest that it's easy to get caught up in the past or the future, but that the present is all we have. The song urges the listener to prioritize love and connection over material possessions or personal gain, to be honest with oneself and others, and to cherish the time we have with the people we love. The singer's declaration that she would take back every harsh word she's said and spend her time hearing someone's laughter again is a testament to the transformative power of love and regret.
Overall, "24 Hours" is a poignant and reflective song that reminds us to appreciate each moment and prioritize what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had only 24 hours to live
Considering that I had only one day to live
What would I do
How would I spend my time?
What would I do?
I wonder how I would act in that situation
If I had only 24 hours to breathe
Assuming that I can only breathe for a day
What would I say
What words would come out of my mouth?
What would I say?
I'm curious about what I would express
It's easy to lose track
It's simple to forget what's important
It's tempting to look back
It's tempting to dwell on the past
Fill our hearts with regret
Make our hearts feel guilty and sorry
For all we couldn't do
For every activity we couldn't engage in
For all we should have done
For all the actions we ought to have taken
But didn't take the time to
But didn't prioritize
Well it's not too late, we've still got today
Luckily, we have the present moment to take action
I'd give my love without holding back, holding back
I would love without any reservations
I'd give my heart without keeping track of who would repay
I would not keep track of who owes me anything
This precious time, melting, oh, melting away.
The time that we have is fleeting and limited
I'm sick of all my pride
I am frustrated with my arrogance
I'm sick of trying to hide
I am tired of attempting to keep something concealed
Denying what I know is true
Refusing to accept something that I know to be the case
These unopened gifts will cease to exist
If I do not open these presents, they will no longer be around
If I return them all unused
If I do not utilize them
I've still got today
I still have time, the present moment
I would take back every single harsh word that I said
I would apologize and take back every hurtful comment that I've made
I'd spend my time to hear your sweet, sweet, laughter again
I would take the time necessary to hear your laughter again
I'd never leave your side with 24 hours to live
I would not abandon you, even if I only had one day to live
I'd hold you tight and never stop kissing your face
I would embrace and kiss you repeatedly without ceasing
I'd write love letters, and frame them up so time couldn't erase
I would express my love in written form and safeguard them from time that could destroy them
I'd hope my love would see you through every step of the way
I would anticipate that my love would serve as support for you throughout your journey
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.