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.
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Little May Lyrics
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I hadn't let myself before.
Hear your name called,
She screams your name out
As you take her to the floor.
Think she likes it?
I feel so wise in your bed.
And you found it,
And you drowned it,
And you washed it clean.
Feed me words while you had her between your sheets,
Bet she likes that.
See you dancing in the dark.
Can you see me count to three, no I won't play your hide and seek (x4)
See you dancing in the dark.
The lyrics in Little May's song "Hide" tell a story of unrequited love, betrayal, and jealousy. The singer takes a small step towards their desired love interest's door, something they have not done before. However, upon arriving, they hear the name of their love interest being called out by another woman, who is screaming their name as they take her to the floor. The singer wonders if the other girl likes it and if their love interest does too.
The singer then reflects on their personal relationship with their love interest. They feel wise in their bed but wonder if they are the only one in their love interest's thoughts. The singer then accuses their love interest of finding love and subsequently drowning it, but then washing it clean. They then describe a scenario in which their love interest fed the other woman words while they were intimate, insisting that she must have liked it.
The chorus appears to describe their love interest dancing in the dark, while the singer gets left behind. The final lines of the song indicate that they will not play their love interest's hide and seek games, refusing to take part in any more emotional turmoil. The song's lyrics are a complex expression of the pain of unreciprocated love and the ensuing emotional turmoil significantly complicated by infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking steps toward your door
I am making progress towards you, something that requires courage since I haven’t done it before.
I hadn't let myself before.
This action of moving toward you is something I have kept myself from doing previously.
Hear your name called,
I hear someone else call out your name.
She screams your name out
The woman you are with screams your name.
As you take her to the floor.
As you both begin to engage in sexual activity.
Think she likes it?
I wonder if she is enjoying it.
I feel so wise in your bed.
Being in your bed makes me feel enlightened, but I am not sure whether you feel the same way or whether the woman you are with is on your mind.
Is it me or is it her that's in your head?
I am unsure whether you are thinking of me or the woman you are with in this moment.
And you found it,
You were able to locate and obtain what you were seeking.
And you drowned it,
However, after achieving your goal, you were quick to get rid of its remnants and erase any evidence of it.
And you washed it clean.
You attempted to cleanse yourself of what had occurred, despite the fact that it likely still affects me emotionally.
Feed me words while you had her between your sheets,
You spoke to me while you had sex with another woman.
Bet she likes that.
I imagine the other woman is enjoying your attention in this moment.
See you dancing in the dark.
I can envision you enjoying yourself in a low-lit, unseen environment.
Can you see me count to three, no I won't play your hide and seek (x4)
I refuse to engage in any more of your games, despite the fact that I know you can see me.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.