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
On And On
Jaymay Lyrics
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I haven't been myself for days on end
In NY lookin' inside every windowpane
I haven't seen you on the street or in a coffee shop
Or on a bench hidin' behind the New York times
Somewhere in central park
And on and on and on
On and on and on
It goes
Days like this are so mysterious
I wonder if they're gonna change
I'm feelin' rain the same as firewood feelin' a flame
I wish I could could go back to bed
Bed's the place I last saw you
I dread a pillow touchin' a pillow
You'll never rest your head upon
On on and on and on
On and on and on
On and on and on it goes
Where it stops, nobody knows
Inside I'm like some tickin' time bomb
If I don't find you soon, I'm bound to what?
Explode!
No matter which road you're walkin' upon
Have the mind to look behind you
I may be the shadow that remains
After the sun has set the memory
You'll remind yourself the next time to forget
As on and on and on
On and on and on
On and on and on it goes
Where it...
On and on and on
On and on and on
On and on and on it goes
Where it stops, nobody knows
The lyrics to Jaymay’s “On and On” paint a picture of a person in a vulnerable state, searching for someone they care about in the vast city of New York. The singer’s state of mind is described as mysterious and unrecognizable, having not been themselves for days on end. They are wandering aimlessly through the streets, looking through windowpanes in hopes of catching a glimpse of the person they miss. The song hints at the complex emotions of missing a person and feeling lost, with the lyrics “I’m feelin’ rain the same as firewood feelin’ a flame.”
The song’s chorus, “On and on and on it goes,” reinforces the sense that the singer’s emotional search seems endless, without any clear path or resolution. Towards the end of the song, the singer’s emotional desperation reaches a boiling point with the lyrics “Inside I’m like some tickin’ time bomb / If I don’t find you soon, I’m bound to what? / Explode!” The song ends on a similarly ambiguous note with the lyrics “Where it stops, nobody knows.”
Overall, Jaymay's "On and On" is a raw and emotional portrayal of the experience of losing someone important and feeling adrift in the world. The song’s melancholic lyrics and stripped-down guitar accompaniment create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Please excuse the state of mind I'm in
I ask for your forgiveness for my current mindset
I haven't been myself for days on end
I have not felt like my usual self for several days now
In NY lookin' inside every windowpane
I am wandering through New York City and peering into every window I pass by
I haven't seen you on the street or in a coffee shop
I have not encountered you in usual public places such as the street or coffee shops
Or on a bench hidin' behind the New York times
I am yet to find you discreetly sitting behind a newspaper on a bench
Somewhere in central park
I am searching for you somewhere in the vast Central park
And on and on and on
My search continues endlessly
Days like this are so mysterious
Days such as this one always seem to be full of intrigue
I wonder if they're gonna change
I ponder whether these mysterious days will ever be different
I'm feelin' rain the same as firewood feelin' a flame
I feel like the rain and firewood experience a similar sensation
I wish I could could go back to bed
I desire to go back to sleep in the same bed that I last saw you
Bed's the place I last saw you
The last place I encountered you was in bed
I dread a pillow touchin' a pillow
I dread the thought of resting my head on a pillow which had been touched by your head
You'll never rest your head upon
You will never sleep on this particular pillow again
On on and on and on
My obsessive thoughts persist without end
Where it stops, nobody knows
I do not have any idea where this search will conclude
Inside I'm like some tickin' time bomb
I am experiencing an internal turmoil that might lead to a breakdown
If I don't find you soon, I'm bound to what?
If I do not find you shortly, what will be the result?
Explode!
I will cave in on myself like an activated explosive if I do not locate you
No matter which road you're walkin' upon
Irrespective of whichever path you are trekking on
Have the mind to look behind you
Make sure you glance back, just in case I am trailing behind
I may be the shadow that remains
I am potentially the remnant that will linger on like a shadow
After the sun has set the memory
Once the moment has passed, you will recall the memory
You'll remind yourself the next time to forget
You will remind yourself to forget my existence the next time around
As on and on and on
This cycle of obsession keeps continuing incessantly
Where it stops, nobody knows
The continuation of this cycle is uncertain
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.