Although known primarily as a singer, May also plays the bodhrán, guitar and tambourine. Described as "a unique vocal talent," May is known for her musical style of rockabilly revival and has also been compared to female jazz musicians such as Billie Holiday.
Born in Dublin, the youngest of five children, she fell in love with rockabilly at the age of nine, though was also exposed to a range of musical styles, from Irish traditional music to Elvis Presley. She now specialises in rockabilly, singing her own material and covers. Her debut album with Blue Harlem was No Turning Back, which was followed by Swing Street, and Talk to Me. Her first solo release was Love Tattoo.
May has shared the stage with Alison Moyet, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Anastasia, The Supremes, Sister Sledge, Scissor Sisters, Matt Bianco, Elvis Costello, Jools Holland, Elton John, and Jeff Beck.
Forever You and Me
Imelda May Lyrics
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I miss my lover man most,
He's inside my head.
When the owl twit-two's,
? one wish that was you,
Inside my bed.
When the sky is so dark,
Uplifts the night.
Memory of you in my heart,
Although we're apart,
You are my light.
He's nowhere round me,
I can't sleep soundly,
I need my baby back with me.
Can't live or dream,
And without him it seems,
Each day turns to weeks and to years.
When the sky is so dark,
And one star's little spark,
Uplifts the night.
Memory of you in my heart,
Although we're apart,
You are my light.
He's nowhere round me,
I can't sleep soundly,
I need my baby back with me.
Can't live or dream,
And without him it seems,
Each day turns to weeks and to years.
I love him,
And nobody knows,
I'll miss him,
And so it shows.
God meant us to be,
Two by two birds and bees,
Forever you and me x 3
The lyrics of Imelda May's "Forever You and Me" express an intense longing for a lost love. The song portrays the thoughts and feelings of someone who is deeply in love with their partner but separated from them. It describes the emptiness and loneliness felt when missing a significant other, the desperate need for their return, and the hope of being reunited again someday.
The opening lyrics refer to the moon and an owl, both of which are nocturnal animals that evoke a sense of mystery and the unknown. The moon is often associated with romanticism and longing, while the owl is a symbol of wisdom and watchfulness. In this context, the references to the moon and owl suggest that the singer is up late at night, unable to sleep or restless with longing. The lyrics also mention the memory of the loved one being kept within the heart, despite being physically apart. It shows that the singer holds onto hope even though the distance seems to be causing more suffering.
The chorus repeats the theme of missing and needing the loved one to return to dispel the emptiness that's felt while away. The repetition of the phrase "can't live or dream" emphasizes the all-encompassing nature of the longing and how it impacts every aspect of one's life. The final line of the song, "God meant us to be, two by two birds and bees, forever you and me," suggests that the love is meant to be forever, and they are only momentarily separated. Overall, "Forever You and Me" is an emotional and powerful song that captures the universal feeling of longing and the desire for a love that lasts a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
When the moon's the sky's host,
When the moon graces the sky, I miss my lover man the most, who exists only inside my thoughts.
He's inside my head.
Though he's not here, he lives inside my mind.
When the owl twit-two's,
When I hear the owl hooting, there's one wish that I yearn for, to have you here with me.
? one wish that was you,
I wish that you were here with me instead of being away from my sight.
Inside my bed.
I long for you to be in my bed with me.
When the sky is so dark,
When the sky is pitch black and there's no light around,
And one star's little spark,
And there's a tiny spark of starlight shining bright,
Uplifts the night.
It helps to lift my spirits and ease the darkness from my thoughts.
Memory of you in my heart,
Although you are not here with me, my heart holds the memory of you.
Although we're apart,
Even though we are not together,
You are my light.
You bring light into my life and fill it with joy.
He's nowhere round me,
When he's not near me,
I can't sleep soundly,
I can't seem to find peace and sound sleep evades me.
I need my baby back with me.
I yearn for my beloved to be back with me and stay by my side.
Can't live or dream,
I can't seem to live or dream properly without him around.
And without him it seems,
It feels like forever when he's not here by my side.
Each day turns to weeks and to years.
Days without him feel longer and seem to stretch out into weeks and years.
I love him,
I love him dearly.
And nobody knows,
I keep my love for him hidden from the rest of the world.
I'll miss him,
I know I'll miss him so much.
And so it shows.
My longing for him is apparent for all to see.
God meant us to be,
It feels like fate brought us together,
Two by two birds and bees,
Just like how nature intended two creatures to be united in love, we were meant to be together.
Forever you and me x 3
Our love is meant to last forever and we'll spend our lives together.
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When the moon's the sky's host,
I miss my lover man most,
He's inside my head.
When the owl twit-twoos,
... one wish that was you,
Inside my bed.
When the sky is so dark,
And one star's little spark,
Uplifts the night.
Memory of you in my heart,
Although we're apart,
You are my light.
He's nowhere round me,
I can't sleep soundly,
I need my baby back with me.
Can't live or dream,
And without him it seems,
Each day turns to weeks and to years.
When the sky is so dark,
And one star's little spark,
Uplifts the night.
Memory of you in my heart,
Although we're apart,
You are my light.
He's nowhere round me,
I can't sleep soundly,
I need my baby back with me.
Can't live or dream,
And without him it seems,
Each day turns to weeks and to years.
I love him,
And nobody knows,
I'll miss him,
And so it shows.
God meant us to be,
Two by two birds and bees,
Forever you and me
aefa40
I just love this. What an incredible voice. Got to find this album, somehow! Thanks for posting this.
Phoenix Rising
woaaaaat a voice! This is just excellent
jael melillan
I love it
Irena-Grazyna Koch
Super Song!
CIB67
10/17/11 .. NICE! .. I LIKE IT & SHES GOOD! .. LES: COLLINGSWOOD, NJ
Levaleton
i'm sorry !!!!
Levaleton
were are the pictures ? it is Schwartzy !