1) an American … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that use the name Jaymay:
1) an American folk singer-songwriter from New York
2) an American Christian rapper born and raised in Detroit, Michigan
1. Jamie Seerman is an American folk singer-songwriter from New York. She performs under the name Jaymay. She was raised on Long Island and in 2003, unable to find a job in book publishing, Jaymay began playing open mics. Her major musical influence is Bob Dylan. She has been described by the BBC as "darling of the New York 'Anti-Folk' scene", and by the New York Times as a "big name for the indie universe".
In 2007 Jaymay moved to London, after signing with Heavenly Records, which is distributed by the major EMI label. Jaymay's debut album Autumn Fallin' was released in Europe on November 12, 2007 and in the United States on March 11, 2008 by Blue Note Records. She has since released several songs and EPs on her own JaymayMusic label including “Long Walk To Never,” “Lvng RmEp” and “! & !."
2. There is also an American Christian rapper by the name of JayMay (born and raised in Detroit, Michigan); see www.jaymayonline.net
All Souls
Jaymay Lyrics
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he lived alone without his fam
he shoulda known better but
I know this shit can happen man
to anyone and anyone is you
And anyone is me
Aden was a bitter man
he thought he held one in his hand
but those were only rubber band
he shoulda known better but
I notice this keeps happening
to everyone and everyone is me
and everyone is you . . . too
all I want is all I see
and all I see is you and me
Aden was a lonely man
who wanted some attention and
he posted signs through all the land
that say: you wanna join my band?
he found some men who understand
a musician ain't nothing but
a lonely man without a friend
who's clambering for attention like
anyone and anyone is you . . .
and anyone is. . . me
oh if everyone's like me
then everyone likes you . . . too
The lyrics of Jaymay's song All Souls tells a story of a man named Aden who lived alone without his family, bitter and anguished about his life's course. The song opens with the singer stating that Aden was an "angry man" living alone without his family. The singer acknowledges that bad things can happen to anyone, and that anyone can become isolated and angry like Aden. The song's message becomes clear as the singer repeats the line "to anyone and anyone is you, and anyone is me." This statement suggests that we are all prone to feeling disconnected from our loved ones and bearing a grudge against the world at some point in our lives.
The second verse reinforces that Aden was, in fact, a bitter man who thought he had a plan in his hand, which turned out to be nothing but a rubber band. The singer maintains that Aden should have known better, but the isolation and bitterness continue to happen to everyone. The third verse concludes the story, revealing that Aden was a lonely man searching for attention, and he posted signs throughout the land, inviting others to join his band. The verse suggests that Aden found that a musician was nothing but a lonely man without friends, and he was clambering for attention. The song's outro suggests that if everyone were like Aden, then everyone would like each other, and everyone would be happy.
Overall, the lyrics of Jaymay's song All Souls are a poignant reminder that feeling isolated, bitter, and angry can happen to anyone. The song's message is clear – we are all in this together, and we should extend kindness and empathy toward others because anyone and everyone can go through the same struggles we do.
Line by Line Meaning
Aden was an angry man
Aden was a man consumed with anger
he lived alone without his fam
He lived by himself without any family around him
he shoulda known better but
He should have been more aware, yet
I know this shit can happen man
I understand that these things can happen to anybody
to anyone and anyone is you
This could have happened to anyone, including yourself
And anyone is me
It's a reminder that anyone could be in a similar situation, even myself
Aden was a bitter man
Aden was a resentful and unhappy man
who lived alone without a plan
He didn't have any particular direction or goals in life
he thought he held one in his hand
He believed that he had something concrete to hold onto, but
but those were only rubber band
In actuality, it was only a flimsy, temporary thing
I notice this keeps happening
I've noticed that this continuous cycle happens to many people
to everyone and everyone is me
It serves as a reminder that anybody can go through a similar situation, including myself
and everyone is you . . . too
It's a reminder that everyone is in this together
all I want is all I see
The singer only wants what they can see
and all I see is you and me
This limited view only includes themselves and the listener
Aden was a lonely man
Aden lived by himself and felt very alone
who wanted some attention and
He desired to be noticed by others, and
he posted signs through all the land
He tried to get attention by putting up signs everywhere he could
that say: you wanna join my band?
The signs advertised that he wanted people to join his musical group
he found some men who understand
He found people who could relate to his situation
a musician ain't nothing but
The singer believes that being a musician doesn't mean much if
a lonely man without a friend
The person is still alone and without anyone close to them
who's clambering for attention like
They're still trying to get attention and be noticed, just like Aden
oh if everyone's like me
If everyone was similar to the singer
then everyone likes you . . . too
It implies that everyone must like the listener as well, as they are similar to the singer
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AMYAS Seek Truth
I'm disappointed in myself for only discovering this artist in 2016...
She deserves millions of views - amazing!!!
Christin Kolbeck
these lyrics are so moving ... I could listen to this song for ages =)
Renato MrCoach
😉
M.A. D.M.
Same \/
Melody Norman
That wasn't me or YOU