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
LAMB
Jaymay Lyrics
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Flowers on the sill, flowers on the sill,
Flowers on the sill, flowers on the sill.
And I in my gown,
I was dressed to kill, I was dressed to kill,
I was dressed to kill, I was dressed to kill.
I say, "Who do you think you are?"
Pardon us Ma'am,
What's that in your hand? What's that in your hand?
What's that in your hand? What's that in your hand?
Oh this? It's nothing but one
Leg of frozen lamb, leg of frozen lamb,
Leg of frozen lamb, leg of frozen lamb.
(There wasn't any other way.)
And I say, "Who do you think you are?"
I say, "Who do you think you are?"
The song "Lamb" by Jaymay tells a peculiar story of a woman who is preparing for a special occasion. The opening lines, "The whole scene was swell, flowers on the sill," suggest that she is adorning her home with beautiful flowers, perhaps in anticipation of a guest. She then mentions she is dressed in a gown, suggesting that this is a formal occasion. However, things take a dark turn when the woman reveals that she is holding a frozen leg of lamb, which she intends to use for some unknown purpose. When questioned by someone (possibly a police officer or a visitor), she responds with the repeated question, "Who do you think you are?" This can be interpreted as her attempt to deflect the attention away from her suspicious behavior and also to assert her dominance in the situation.
The lyrics of "Lamb" are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that it is a commentary on the masks people wear in social situations. The woman in the song is putting on a facade of being a gracious hostess, but beneath the surface, she has violent tendencies that she is struggling to hide. The frozen leg of lamb might represent the repressed anger or frustration she feels, which she is keeping hidden from others. The repeated refrain of "Who do you think you are?" might reflect her feelings of inadequacy or insecurity, which she is projecting onto others.
Line by Line Meaning
The whole scene was swell,
The atmosphere was great,
Flowers on the sill, flowers on the sill,
Flowers were placed on the windowsill,
And I in my gown,
I was dressed up,
I was dressed to kill, I was dressed to kill,
I was dressed very elegantly,
And I say, "Who do you think you are?"
I questioned someone's identity,
Pardon us Ma'am,
An apology was given to a woman,
What's that in your hand? What's that in your hand?
Someone asked what she was holding in her hand,
Oh this? It's nothing but one
She revealed what she was holding,
Leg of frozen lamb, leg of frozen lamb,
It was a frozen lamb leg,
(There wasn't any other way.)
She had no other option than to do what she did,
And I say, "Who do you think you are?"
She repeated her question about someone's identity,
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RikoScouse
Jaymay you are so phenomenal!! I just have to have 10Under2 =)
@kiwiradioNZ
So good ! Tweeting this and I love it!
@watsuanmokksha
i wan't to play this song on repeat indefinitely
@MARxSx1
i want to play this on my guitar!! would you please record a video like the one for "never be daunted"? :))
@scottell1225
Wow
@VodkaRLG
funny!XD I love these new songs. Is there going to be a physical copy of the album? Anyways you are just a great writer-composer.
@yumekoe
want physical copy pls! :)
@kskool410
Something about the frozen leg of lamb reminds me of one of Ronald Dahl's short stories.
@helainak.9363
That's because this song was based off of Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
@melodynorman5796
I misunderstood... I am sorry... I am a failure and I would love for you to be one of my teachers. There are so many things in my life that I need to change. Thankyou for enlightening and inspiring me. Soon hope and pray that I can have the pleasure of being someone who can enlighten you....... somehow <3