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/
Shelter
Corrinne May Lyrics
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Is it something I might have said?
You're walking around
with your head to the ground
and your eyes are watery red
I know you've been through rough times
Kicked around, thrown to the ground
So don't tell me that nobody gets you
'cause I'm standing in your corner
Knocking at tour door
You don't have to be alone
Just call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend
We share a bond
You and I we belong
We're like coffee and morning trains
You strip my defenses
I catch your pretenses
The same blood runs through our veins
I swore I'd be your lifeline
Made a vow that I'd surround you with love at every milestone
I'll listen when nobody gets you
I'm still standing in your corner
Waiting by your door
You don't have to be alone
Just call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let me be your shelter my friend
It was not too long ago
You sought to understand
You helped me mend
Remember when
So promise me you'll
Call my name
Let me be an answer
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I wanna ease your pain
Help me understand
Let my be your shelter my friend
The song "Shelter" by Corrinne May is a poignant message to a friend or loved one who seems to be going through a rough patch. The first stanza speaks of a friend's emotional state, asking what is wrong and if the singer might have contributed to it. The second stanza reminds the listener that they have been strong in the past, and emphasizes that the singer is there for them through the rough times. The chorus ("Just call my name...") is a powerful message of comfort that reveals the singer's willingness to support their friend in any way possible. In the third stanza, the singer emphasizes the close bond they share, likening themselves to "coffee and morning trains" and highlighting the shared blood that runs through their veins.
The bridge (“It was not too long ago…”) triggers memories of the times when the friend had supported the singer in their time of need, and emphasizes the importance of returning the favor by reaching out for help. Overall, the song is a powerful ode to the healing power of human connection and the importance of being there for people you love during their times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
What's wrong, whats getting you down
I am here for you and want to know what is bothering you
Is it something I might have said?
I want to help you work through any issues, but first I need to know if something I did or said has caused your distress
You're walking around with your head to the ground and your eyes are watery red
I can see that you are upset and emotional
I know you've been through rough times
I understand that you have had a difficult past
Kicked around, thrown to the ground
You have experienced hardship and adversity
But you've always been the strong one
I admire your strength and resilience
So don't tell me that nobody gets you
I understand you and want to support you
'cause I'm standing in your corner
I am here for you and want to help
Knocking at your door
I am available and ready to listen and support you
You don't have to be alone
You do not have to go through this by yourself
Just call my name
Reach out to me for help
Let me be an answer
Allow me to assist you in finding a solution
'cause it hurts me to see you this way
I care about you and do not want to see you in pain
I wanna ease your pain
I want to help you feel better
Help me understand
Please tell me what you need and how I can help
Let me be your shelter my friend
Allow me to provide you with support and comfort
We share a bond
We have a connection
You and I we belong
We are a part of each other's lives
We're like coffee and morning trains
We are a natural pair, like common associations in daily life
You strip my defenses
You know me well enough to get past my walls
I catch your pretenses
I understand you even when you are not saying everything outright
The same blood runs through our veins
We share similarities and connectedness
I swore I'd be your lifeline
I made a promise to be here for you when you need me
Made a vow that I'd surround you with love at every milestone
I am committed to supporting you through every step of life
I'll listen when nobody gets you
I am here to listen and understand even when others may not
I'm still standing in your corner
I am here to provide support and care
Waiting by your door
I am patiently and eagerly waiting to be there for you
It was not too long ago
I remember a time when you were there for me
You sought to understand
You provided support and assistance when I needed it
You helped me mend
You played an important role in helping me heal and move forward
Remember when
I am grateful for the support you provided to me
So promise me you'll call my name
Please reach out to me for help when you need it
Let me be your shelter my friend
Allow me to provide you with a safe space and support you through difficult times
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE MAY, DUNCAN FORBES
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