A Sydney-based indie-folk band, Little May creates sprawling yet intricate heart-warming harmonies. Formed from the story-telling talents of Hannah Field, Liz Drummond and Annie Hamilton; Little May is the tale of three friends making a name for themselves and winning hearts both locally and abroad.
Playing at Secret Garden Festival 2013 and the Australia Music Prize PRE-AMP function, the girls have received a reputation for capturing audiences with their guitar driven melodies and skilful songwriting. Sharing stages with the likes of Triple J heart throb, Dustin Tebbutt, as well as selling out their own headline show in Sydney, Little May show no sign of slowing down.
Heavily inspired by the likes of folk-loving friends, Fleetwood Mac, Mumford & Sons and Local Natives, the outfit make a notable nod to the likes of fem-folk trailblazers such as Julia Stone and Holly Throsby.
The second single 'Hide' was plucked from their debut EP released in late 2013. Testament to Little May's diversity, 'Hide' is a darker, more intricate offering and follows on from the flowing reviews received from their debut single,
'Boardwalks'. Recorded and produced by Sam Thomlinson and Michael McGlynn, and mixed by Michael McGlynn at Vienna People Studios, the single was mastered by William Bowden at King Willy Sound, mastering engineer and joint winner with Gotye of Record of the Year at the 55th Grammy Awards, 2013.
Boardwalks
Little May Lyrics
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I swear I never thought you'd be the one who'd let me down
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Sticking to the walls, sticking to this one way street
You could never run but you said you'd run with me
Hold this heart
Hold this heart
And I will not fall hard this time
'Cause we are not afraid of who we are but of what we have become
And we are not afraid of what's to be when this road has just begun
So we will turn our backs and close the doors for the last time
Give me back what's mine
Give me back what's mine
In Little May's song Boardwalks, the lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and disappointment as the singer discovers that their partner is leaving town without them. The first line, "Somebody told me you were leaving town," sets the tone of disbelief and surprise in light of the impending departure. The following line, "I swear I never thought you'd be the one who'd let me down," suggests a sense of trust that has been broken by the partner's decision to leave without informing the singer.
The second verse continues to explore the theme of abandonment, as the singer describes the feeling of being stuck on a one-way street, unable to escape. The line "You could never run but you said you'd run with me," hints at the idea that the partner made promises they could not keep, and that the singer feels let down as a result. The chorus builds on this theme of disappointment, emphasizing the idea that the fear is not of who the individuals are, but of the changes that have occurred in the relationship.
The final verse brings closure, as the singer suggests that they will "turn our backs and close the doors for the last time." The line "Give me back what's mine" suggests a desire to reclaim what has been lost, but ultimately the song leaves the sense that this may not be possible.
Overall, the lyrics of Boardwalks convey a powerful sense of disappointment and loss, in a relationship that has failed to live up to its promise.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody told me you were leaving town
I heard a rumor that you were moving away
I swear I never thought you'd be the one who'd let me down
I trusted you and never expected you to disappoint me
Sticking to the walls, sticking to this one way street
Feeling trapped and stuck on this path with no way out
You could never run but you said you'd run with me
You promised to stay by my side, but couldn't keep up
And I will not fall hard this time
I won't get hurt again this time
'Cause we are not afraid of who we are but of what we have become
We are scared of what we have turned into, not who we are
And we are not afraid of what's to be when this road has just begun
We're not scared of the unknown future ahead of us
So we will turn our backs and close the doors for the last time
We will leave this behind us for good
Give me back what's mine
Please return what rightfully belongs to me
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.