There are at least two artists that use the name Jaymay:
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

Long Walk To Never
Jaymay Lyrics

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it is the dream that i awake from that truly writes this song
theres no need for an escape youve never been here all along
u were in the caribbean im in ny now thinkin . . .

u say u want me but u never came to get me
oh u never got me n i hope u dont haunt these dreams ever again

now if only i was catharine n u my love were newt

we’d be sittin in the orchard with an apple n a flute
n a ring danglin but im in londone now singin . . .

u claim to want me but u never came to get me
oh u never got me n i hope u dont haunt these dreams ever again

those time-stand-stills in soho n brooklyn were lost chances
we missed out im lookin for somethin else somewhere else my fren

u say u want me but u never came to get me
oh u never got me n i hope u dont haunt these dreams ever again

and a long walk to never
surely takes forever and ever

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Jaymay's song, "Long Walk to Never," sets a poignant and wistful tone. The dream that the singer awakes from is what inspires the song. The singer is leaving behind their love interest, and yet, they feel no need for an escape since the love interest was never present with them. This already reveals the sadness and loneliness that the singer feels in their relationship.

The second stanza shows the singer's sadness that their lover did not come to get them. The singer wanted to be with their lover, and yet they were left alone in New York City, while their lover was in the Caribbean. Despite the distance and longing, the singer hopes that their lover does not haunt them in their dreams again.

The third stanza highlights the longing that the singer feels for a relationship that is pure and perfect. The scenario of being in the orchard with "an apple and a flute" and a ring dangling, is the perfect imagery for a romantic love story. And yet, the singer is in London, and their lover is absent. In the end, the singer realizes that the missed chances and lost opportunities in SoHo and Brooklyn will lead to a long walk towards a future that may never happen. The line "and a long walk to never surely takes forever and ever" presents the sad and lonely future that the singer feels awaits them.

Overall, "Long Walk to Never" is a beautiful and melancholic song that expresses the feelings of longing, loneliness, and missed opportunities that come with heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

it is the dream that i awake from that truly writes this song
The songwriter is inspired by a dream, and believes that waking up from the dream is what led to the creation of this song.

theres no need for an escape youve never been here all along
The songwriter is indicating that someone has not been present with them through the experiences they describe in this song - there is no need to try to escape this truth.

u were in the caribbean im in ny now thinkin . . .
The songwriter is reminiscing about the past, while recognizing that things have changed and she is now in a different place.

u say u want me but u never came to get me
The songwriter is addressing someone who has claimed to want her, but has not put in the effort to come be with her.

oh u never got me n i hope u dont haunt these dreams ever again
The songwriter is expressing her disappointment, and hoping that this person who has let her down will not continue to appear in her dreams.

now if only i was catharine n u my love were newt
The songwriter is imagining a scenario where she and her love interest could be together in a peaceful setting, but recognizing that this scenario is not reality.

we’d be sittin in the orchard with an apple n a flute n a ring danglin but im in londone now singin . . .
Continuing from the last line, the songwriter is imagining a picturesque scene where she and her love interest would be together. She brings herself back to reality by noting that she is far away now, singing this song in London.

those time-stand-stills in soho n brooklyn were lost chances
The songwriter is lamenting time spent in SoHo and Brooklyn as missed opportunities - times when she and this other person were not able to come together.

we missed out im lookin for somethin else somewhere else my fren
She is expressing disappointment in the past, but is also moving forward, looking towards the future and searching for something else.

and a long walk to never surely takes forever and ever
The songwriter is acknowledging that continuing to pursue someone who will not come be with her is pointless and time-consuming, a long walk to nowhere.

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