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.
Meet You At The Moon
Imelda May Lyrics
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Though we're miles apart
We're wishin' on the same star
When you're deep in my heart
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
I'll meet you at the moon
We're starin' at the same sky
Strangers it seems
We're sittin' on the same earth
Though there's oceans between
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
Look up
I'll meet you at the moon
Mm I'm part of you
And your part of me
But it's a cold old world
When your missin' somebody
With out you
I wouldn't couldn't be
So when your heart is achin'
And it can't take much more breaking
We're lookin' at the same moon
Though we're miles apart
We're wishin' on the same start
When your deep in my heart
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
Look up
I'll meet you at the moon
The lyrics of Imelda May's song "Meet You At The Moon" describe a long-distance relationship where two people are separated by miles and oceans. Despite the distance, they share a great love that makes them feel connected even when they are apart. They look up to the moon and stars, wishing upon the same ones and feeling closer together, even though they are strangers on the same earth.
The lyrics convey a message of hope and reassurance that no matter how far a person may be from their loved one, they can still find comfort in the fact that they are both looking up at the same moon and stars, longing to be with each other. The chorus "Look up, I'll meet you at the moon" is a beautiful metaphor for the idea that although they may not physically be together, their love will find a way to bring them together, even if it's just in their dreams.
Overall, "Meet You At The Moon" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the power of love over distance and the hope that it can bring to those who are separated from their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
We're lookin' at the same moon
Even though we are far away, we see the same moon in the night sky
Though we're miles apart
Even though we are physically separated by a distance of miles
We're wishin' on the same star
We both have the same wish or desire, which we are expressing by looking at the same star
When you're deep in my heart
When I think of you or have feelings for you, it is a deep and strong emotion
I don't know if you know
I am not sure if you are aware or understand
But when we miss each other so
When we feel a strong sense of longing or nostalgia for each other
Look up
Direct your gaze upward
I'll meet you at the moon
I will be there for you, in spirit or imagination, as if meeting you at the moon
We're starin' at the same sky
Even though we are strangers or not physically together, we are both looking up at the same sky
Strangers it seems
Although we are connected somehow, we may still feel like strangers or not completely know each other
We're sittin' on the same earth
We share the same planet, despite being separated by distance or other factors
Though there's oceans between
Although there is a vast body of water separating us
Mm I'm part of you
We are connected on a deep level
And your part of me
Our relationship is mutual, and we have each impacted the other's life
But it's a cold old world
The world can be harsh and unforgiving
When your missin' somebody
The pain of missing someone can be strong and difficult to cope with
With out you
If you were not in my life or with me
I wouldn't couldn't be
I would not exist, or I would be a different person without you
So when your heart is achin'
When you are feeling emotional pain or sadness
And it can't take much more breaking
When your heart feels like it is at its breaking point
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Written by: IMELDA MAY
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Janelle Etsitty
We're lookin' at the same moon
Though we're miles apart
We're wishin' on the same star
When you're deep in my heart
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
Look up
I'll meet you at the moon
We're starin' at the same sky
Strangers it seems
We're sittin' on the same earth
Though there's oceans between
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
Look up
I'll meet you at the moon
Mm I'm part of you
And your part of me
But it's a cold old world
When your missin' somebody
With out you
I wouldn't couldn't be
So when your heart is achin'
And it can't take much more breaking
We're lookin' at the same moon
Though we're miles apart
We're wishin' on the same start
When your deep in my heart
I don't know if you know
But when we miss each other so
Look up
I'll meet you at the moon..............
Miss you, always....... California loves Ireland ;*)
Easy Listening
Imelda handles this song beautifully. She could sing the great standards from the jazz/pop repertory and truly make them her own and completely authentic. She's a wonderful artist.
winklesan
My 11 year old daughter (who doesn't live with me) said that when she listens to this she thinks of me. Made me cry. Beautiful song thank you.
cheekmuncher
Wholesome how are you guys now?
gingerh68
What an AMAZING talent... she shoild be sooooo famous worldwide by now.. wtf!!!
moonlight
this song is so beautifully put
Anne Mcguirk
I love Imelda she's a real romantic. Beautiful song
Mr54nomore
Great torch song sung brilliantly by the one and only Imelda May. Written for her mother this multi talented singer/song writer is nothing short of brilliant.
sp bob
such a great song!!!
Cindy Abramo
Love this!
Christina Villa
This my wedding song. My husband and I were in the military at the time and in different locations at the time, so this was fitting at the time for us.