In 2012 his album Do Things was released.
He was discovered by Animal Collective during the recording of Merriweather Post Pavilion while attending one of their shows down in the Magnolia State. Dent May has "found his home” in the music of Serge Gainsbourg and Lee Hazlewood. May was also a member of a Mississippi power pop group called The Rockwells.
Wedding Day
Dent May Lyrics
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Mama said you need a boy in this world
Now your sister's getting married today
Now listen, there's a man on the way
Don't worry babe
Your wedding day
Is gonna come some day
Just look around
All the boys in town
Are in line to dance
With you girl
Ever since you had your first kiss at school
You've been searching for somebody that's cool
Spent your weekends watching TV at home
Well listen, you will not die alone
Don't worry babe
Your wedding day
Is gonna come some day
Hold on
Just look around
All the boys in town
Are in line to dance
With you girl
Wedding day will come
Wedding day will come
Wedding day will come
Don't worry babe
Your wedding day
Is gonna come some day
Hold on
Just look around
All the boys in town
Are in line to dance
With you girl
Don't worry babe
Your wedding day
Is gonna come some day
Hold on
Just look around
All the boys in town
Are in line to dance
With you girl
The lyrics of "Wedding Day" by Dent May seem to be addressed to a young woman who is feeling anxious about finding a partner and getting married. The song is trying to reassure her that her wedding day will come, and she will eventually find someone to share her life with, even though it might take some time. The first verse talks about how the woman's mother always told her that she needed a boy in her life, and now her sister is getting married, which may be causing her to feel left behind. However, the song insists that there is a man on the way for her too.
The second verse suggests that the woman has been searching for someone "cool" to be with since she had her first kiss at school, but has not had much success. The song sympathizes with her, recognizing that it can be lonely to spend weekends at home watching TV without anyone to share life with. However, it urges the woman to "hold on" because there are many boys in town who are interested in dancing with her and being with her, even if she may not have found the right person yet. In the end, the chorus repeats that the wedding day will come, and she should not worry about it. The song has a catchy, upbeat tune, which contrasts with the potential sense of anxiety and frustration in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since you were a good little girl
Since you were young, your mother believed you needed a man in your life.
Mama said you need a boy in this world
Your mother thought having a man in your life would complete you.
Now your sister's getting married today
Your sister's wedding reminds you that you too will find a man to marry.
Now listen, there's a man on the way
You will find love and marry someone in the future.
Don't worry babe
There's no need to stress or panic.
Your wedding day
The day when you and someone you love get married and start a new chapter together.
Is gonna come some day
It will happen eventually.
Hold on
Be patient; keep hoping.
Just look around
There are plenty of guys who are interested in dating you.
All the boys in town
Many guys in your area are attracted to you.
Are in line to dance
There are a lot of potential suitors.
With you girl
They are interested in dating you.
Ever since you had your first kiss at school
Since your first kiss, you have been seeking someone you like.
You've been searching for somebody that's cool
You are looking for someone who is attractive and interesting.
Spent your weekends watching TV at home
You haven't been very social and have spent a lot of time alone.
Well, you will not die alone
You will find someone to marry eventually.
Wedding day will come
The day you get married will happen.
Don't worry babe
You don't need to worry about it.
Your wedding day
The day you get married.
Is gonna come some day
You will find someone to marry eventually.
Hold on
Be patient and optimistic.
Just look around
There are plenty of guys who are interested in you.
All the boys in town
There are a lot of potential suitors for you.
Are in line to dance
Many guys would love to date you and potentially marry you.
With you girl
They are interested in getting to know you better.
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.