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/
Five Loaves and Two Fishes
Corrinne May Lyrics
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He heard a crowd of people laughing and he went to take a look
Thousands were listening to the stories of one man
He spoke with such wisdom, even the kids could understand
The hours passed so quickly, the day turned to night
Everyone was hungry but there was no food in sight
The boy looked in his lunchbox at the little that he had
But he saw the twinkling eyes of Jesus
The kindness in His smile
And the boy cried out
With the trust of a child
he said:
"Take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all to feed them all"
I often think about that boy when I'm feeling small
And I worry that the work I do means nothing at all
But every single tear I cry is a diamond in His hands
And every door that slams in my face, I will offer up in prayer
So I'll give you every breath that I have
Oh Lord, you can work miracles
All that you need is my "Amen"
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
I hope it's not too small
I trust in you
I trust in you
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
No gift is too small
The song "Five Loaves and Two Fishes" by Corrinne May tells the story about a little boy who witnessed a miracle. The boy was on his way to school when he stumbled upon a crowd listening to a man who spoke with such wisdom that even children could understand. As time passed, the situation turned dire as everyone became hungry, but there was no food available to feed the large crowd. It was then that the little boy looked in his lunchbox and saw five loaves of bread and two fish. He offered it to Jesus, who received it kindly and proceeded to feed the crowd with it.
The song expresses how the little boy's selflessness and trust in Jesus worked together as he surrendered everything he had, even if it seemed small, to work a miracle. The singer of the song sees herself as that little boy, worrying that what she does means nothing at all. However, she finds comfort in the fact that every tear she cries and every door that slams in her face is a diamond in Jesus's hands, and she offers her fears, inhibitions, burdens, and ambitions to him, trusting that he can work miracles and no gift is too small.
Corrinne May's "Five Loaves and Two Fishes" is a song that tells a story, but it also carries a message of surrendering oneself to a higher power and trusting that one's efforts, no matter how small, can make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
A little boy of thirteen was on his way to school
A young boy was traveling to school
He heard a crowd of people laughing and he went to take a look
He noticed a group of individuals laughing and he decided to investigate.
Thousands were listening to the stories of one man
Numerous people were patiently hearing to the narratives of an individual.
He spoke with such wisdom, even the kids could understand
The man's words were so intelligent that even children could grasp their meaning.
Everyone was hungry but there was no food in sight
Everyone was starving, but there was no sign of food.
He wasn't sure what good it'd do, there were thousands to be fed
The boy wasn't sure how his small amount of food would help since there were thousands of people who needed to be fed.
But he saw the twinkling eyes of Jesus
The boy saw the shimmering eyes of Jesus.
The kindness in His smile
The boy saw the friendly expression on Jesus' face.
And the boy cried out
The boy shouted out loud.
With the trust of a child
He displayed the faith and confidence of a young person.
"Take my five loaves and two fishes
The boy offered his five loaves of bread and two fish.
Do with it as you will
Do whatever you want with the food.
I surrender
I submit myself entirely to you.
Take my fears and my inhibitions
Please take away my reservations and apprehensions.
All my burdens, my ambitions
Take away all my distresses and desires.
You can use it all to feed them all"
Use everything I offer to feed everyone.
I often think about that boy when I'm feeling small
I frequently recollect that young boy whenever I feel insignificant.
And I worry that the work I do means nothing at all
I stress that the labor I do has no significance.
But every single tear I cry is a diamond in His hands
Every time I sob, it's a valuable gem in Jesus' eyes.
And every door that slams in my face, I will offer up in prayer
Whenever a door closes in front of me, I will pray about it.
So I'll give you every breath that I have
I will surrender every one of my breaths to you.
Oh Lord, you can work miracles
God, you can perform marvels.
No gift is too small
Not any contribution is insignificant.
"I trust in you
I have faith in you.
So take my five loaves and two fishes
So please take my five loaves of bread and two fish.
I hope it's not too small
I hope it's large enough to help.
You can use it all
You can use everything.
Take my fears and my inhibitions
Please relieve me of my apprehensions and reservations.
All my burdens, my ambitions
Take all my troubles and aspirations.
Do with it as you will
Please do whatever you wish with it.
I surrender
I humbly surrender to you.
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tabea Kalimeris
Lyrics:
A little boy of thirteen was on his way to school
He heard a crowd of people laughing and he went to take a look
Thousands were listening to the stories of one man
He spoke with such wisdom, even the kids could understand
The hours pa**ed so quickly, the day turned into night
Everyone was hungry but there was no food in sight
The boy looked in his lunchbox at the little that he had
He wasn't sure what good it'd do, there were thousands to be fed
But he saw the twinkling eyes of Jesus
The kindness in His smile
And the boy cried out
With the trust of a child
He said:
"Take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all to feed them all"
I often think about that boy when I'm feeling small
And I worry that the work I do means nothing at all
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But every single tear I cry is a diamond in His hands
And every door that slams in my face, I will offer up in prayer
So I'll give you every breath that I have
Oh Lord, you can work miracles
All that you need is my "Amen"
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
I hope it's not too small
I trust in you
I trust in you
So take my five loaves and two fishes
Do with it as you will
I surrender
Take my fears and my inhibitions
All my burdens, my ambitions
You can use it all
No gift is too small
Smith Wesson
i'm always teary eyed every time i hear this song...
Leonell Paulo Ang
This song is really amazing and has a great illustration. It touched my heart!
Cha Centeno
Love this song. Never gets old. And still makes me cry.
Mickel Tee
Thank u for this beautiful song Corrine May!☺️
X Strix
atheist here, but this song is utterly beautiful
I love it.
Rh RnD
one of the most meaningful 5 mins in my life..
RryChee
I remember this song , on my darkest season, it made me realize, He’s saving me in my moment of despair and destruction... not knowing that I’m beginning to surrender everything to Him
Paul Glicker
So sweet...and a beautiful re-telling of a most favorite happening. Thank you, Corrinne, and God....P.
Henrique Scarpa
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life!
Janelle Francisco
I feel in love with this song since I was in the 6th grade. They played this song in our recollection. It made us cry. It's such a beautiful song. :">