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/
Leaving
Corrinne May Lyrics
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A familiar road
Though I know that you are no good for me
You're a false alibi
You hypnotize and you keep tempting me
To throw away eternity
Time to wake-up and shake-up
Your promise is empty
Go dig your claws in somebody else
'Cause it won't be me
I'm leaving
Leaving this path behind
Don't need your sympathy
I'm leaving
Don't try to change my mind
It's a new day, a new way
Change is never easy enough
But I’m not giving up
See I’m growing and I’m sowing
Seeds of life beyond this shell
I'm going to be free
Breakout from this cell
Leaving, leaving this path behind
Don't need your sympathy
I'm leaving
Don't try to change my mind
I'm leaving this path behind
Shake my faith
You're never gonna break me
Take my strength
You're never gonna make me
Turn my back away from the truth
I won't play your games
I'm nobody's fool
I'm leaving
Leaving this path behind
Don't need your sympathy
I'm leaving
Don't try to change my mind
I'm leaving this path behind
I'm leaving this path behind
I'm leaving this path behind
I'm leaving this path behind
The song "Leaving" by Corrinne May is a powerful anthem about breaking free from a toxic relationship. The lyrics express the singer's struggle with leaving someone she knows is no good for her, but who still holds a certain allure. She recognizes that she has been hypnotized and tempted by false promises, and that it is time to wake up and break the spell. Although change is never easy, she knows that she must be strong and leave this path behind. The recurring line "I'm leaving" is a declaration of independence and a refusal to be held back by someone else's negativity.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, expressing a sense of comfort in darkness and routine, but also an awareness that this is not a healthy or productive path to be on. The second verse emphasizes the need for change and growth, despite the difficulties that may come with it. The bridge reinforces the singer's resolve to stay true to herself and not be swayed by the other person's manipulation. The final repetition of "I'm leaving this path behind" drives home the message and brings the song to a definitive close.
In terms of musical style, "Leaving" is a gentle yet powerful ballad, driven by acoustic guitar and piano. The melody is haunting and emotional, perfectly suited to the introspective lyrics. Corrinne May's voice is clear and expressive, conveying both vulnerability and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a comfort in this darkness
Although things might seem bleak and uncertain, there's a sense of familiarity and routine in staying where I am.
A familiar road
I've been down this path before, and even though it's not the best for me, it's easier to stay than to try something new.
Though I know that you are no good for me
I understand that staying in this situation is ultimately harmful to my well-being.
You're a false alibi
You might seem like a reason for me to stay, but deep down I know you're just an excuse.
You hypnotize and you keep tempting me
You have a hold on me, and even though I know I should leave, I'm still tempted to stay.
To throw away eternity
Staying with you might bring temporary comfort, but it's ultimately sacrificing my long-term future.
Time to wake-up and shake-up
It's time for me to break away from this routine and make a change.
'Cause you've kept me right under your spell for too long
You've had a hold on me for far too much time, and it's time for me to break free.
Your promise is empty
The things you've promised me before never came to fruition, and I can no longer trust what you say.
Go dig your claws in somebody else
Your attempts to control and manipulate me won't work anymore, and it's time for you to move on to someone else.
'Cause it won't be me
I won't be a victim to your manipulation and control any longer.
I'm leaving
I'm breaking away from this harmful situation.
Leaving this path behind
I'm moving on to a new direction and a better future.
Don't need your sympathy
I won't accept your pity or guilt-tripping tactics to make me stay.
Don't try to change my mind
Your attempts to manipulate and influence me won't work anymore.
It's a new day, a new way
I'm embracing a new path and a new outlook on life.
Change is never easy enough
Breaking away from old habits and routines is difficult, but necessary for growth.
But I’m not giving up
I won't let the difficulty of change deter me from moving forward.
See I’m growing and I’m sowing
I'm planting the seeds for a brighter future and making positive changes in my life.
Seeds of life beyond this shell
I'm working towards a future that's more fulfilling and worthwhile than my current situation.
I'm going to be free
I won't be held back by my past anymore and will embrace my newfound independence.
Breakout from this cell
I'm breaking free from the confines of my old life and embracing new opportunities.
Shake my faith
Although you might try to make me doubt myself, I won't lose faith in my decision to break away from you.
You're never gonna break me
Your attempts to control and manipulate me won't succeed in the end.
Take my strength
You might try to weaken my resolve, but I won't let you take away my inner strength.
You're never gonna make me
You can't force me to stay when I've made the decision to leave.
Turn my back away from the truth
I won't ignore the reality of my current situation and the harm it's causing me any longer.
I won't play your games
I'm done with your attempts to manipulate and control me, and I won't engage in those games anymore.
I'm nobody's fool
I won't let you take me for granted or think less of me, and I won't compromise my own well-being anymore.
I'm leaving this path behind
I'm done with the old road I've been on, and I'm moving on to a brighter future with a stronger sense of self-worth and independence.
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.