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.
Cicadas
Little May Lyrics
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But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Why you on my mind again?
Here is where you took my high, left it in the smoke
And you let it dry out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Why you on my mind again?
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
The lyrics to Little May's song "Cicadas" express a sense of longing and remembrance for a past relationship. The opening lines, "Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas, but you hide much better than me," create a vivid image of the singer trying to locate someone they used to know. The cicadas themselves are a metaphor for the cyclical nature of relationships and the way they seem to come and go in cycles. The lines "Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue and you let it slide out, out" suggest that the singer is holding onto their feelings and memories of this person while keeping them hidden from the world.
The middle section of the song repeats the lines "Three years, July, where you scratch my back and then you scratched mine," which further emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship. The line "Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again" implies that something has changed and the honesty that was once present in the relationship may no longer exist. The singer is left questioning why they still think about this person after all this time.
The final section of the song brings the theme of cyclical relationships full circle, with the lines "And I don't ever want to leave your side" suggesting that despite the past and the uncertainty about the future, the singer is still drawn to this person and the cycles they have been a part of.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
I thought I saw you in the place where we once heard the cicadas chirping.
But you hide much better than me
You are better at hiding than I am.
I doubt that you'd be there at all
I don't think you were actually there at all.
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
This is where I find peace and stay silent, and I suggest you do the same.
And you let it slide out, out
But you can't help but let something slip out.
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
Three years ago, in July, you did me a favor.
And then you scratched mine
And then I returned the favor.
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Today is not a time for celebration, but for honesty and sincerity.
Why you on my mind again?
Why am I thinking about you again?
Here is where you took my high, left it in the smoke
This is where you took away my feeling of being on top of the world and left it behind in the fog of the past.
And you let it dry out
And you let it wither away to nothing.
And I don't ever want to leave your side
And I never want to be away from you.
Writer(s): HANNAH LEE FIELD, ELIZABETH MAY DRUMMOND, ANNA HAMILTON, ANNA MARYAN HAMILTON
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@slimetime850
(According to google)
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Why you on my mind again?
Here is where you took my high, left it in the smoke
And you let it dry out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Why you on my mind again?
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
@vi6545
I love this song. It's been a safe place during those crazy times. I used to hear cicadas sing where I lived when I was a little kid, those were the greatest times π€
@janetfuller1900
Love Little May.
@gabegarcia7691
Made me cry for the third time.
@keleighkaliher6624
Amazing.
@rhombitruncated1
Excellent.
@jaewonheo53
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@seangroth7884
You guys are fucking awesome! Xx
@slimetime850
(According to google)
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Why you on my mind again?
Here is where you took my high, left it in the smoke
And you let it dry out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
Why you on my mind again?
Thought I saw you where you once found those cicadas
But you hide much better than me
I doubt that you'd be there at all
Here is where I get the quiet, keep it on your tongue
And you let it slide out, out
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
Three years, July, where you scratch my back
And then you scratched mine
Today's no wine, see the honest eyes again
And I don't ever want to leave your side
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