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.
Oh My My
Little May Lyrics
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If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
In the garden where I begin, walk me through the hours
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Somewhere I was hidden right, in another sky
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
You might think I made this plan in another life
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Sun goes down
But it comes right up
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
The opening lines of Little May's song "Oh My My" set the tone for the rest of the track. The tone is one of vulnerability, with the singer explicitly asking the person they're speaking to keep them safe. The reference to "losing" this person suggests a fear of abandonment, which is further supported by the line "In the morning I remember you crying/ Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now." This repetition of "Oh my my" throughout the song represents the singer's anxiety and desperate desire to hold on to the person they love.
The second verse provides a hint of hope in the midst of this anxiety, with the singer describing themselves as "somewhere...hidden right, in another sky" and suggesting that they might have had a premonition of their connection to this other person before they even met. The bridge shifts gears from these abstract ideas to a more concrete image of waiting in water, which could represent a cleansing or a willingness to be vulnerable.
Overall, the song creates a sense of emotional urgency through its lyrics, driven by the singer's fear of losing the love they need to feel safe.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold my head inside your hands, talk me through the hours
I need your support and guidance through difficult times.
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
My world revolves around you, and I would be devastated without you.
In the garden where I begin, walk me through the hours
I need you to be with me from the start of my journey and guide me along the way.
Oh, keep me safe
I need your protection and security.
Somewhere I was hidden right, in another sky
There was a time when I was lost and didn't know where to turn or what to do.
You might think I made this plan in another life
Our love feels destined, as if it was planned before we even met.
Sun goes down
But it comes right up
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
Life has its ups and downs, but we need to be patient and wait for each other.
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
We've been through tough times, and I'm not sure if our relationship can survive, but we can create something beautiful from the chaos.
Oh, keep me safe
Once again, I need your protection and security.
Writer(s): HANNAH LEE FIELD, ELIZABETH MAY DRUMMOND, ANNA HAMILTON, ANNA MARYAN HAMILTON
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrBlonde1703
Found 'em on musixmatch.com:
Hold my head inside your hands, talk me through the hours
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
In the garden where I begin, walk me through the hours
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Somewhere I was hidden right, in another sky
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
You might think I made this plan in another life
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Sun goes down
But it comes right up
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
MrBlonde1703
This song is soooo good! Best I've heard from Little May. Genuinely shocked at the number of views. Deserves so many more.
MrBlonde1703
Found 'em on musixmatch.com:
Hold my head inside your hands, talk me through the hours
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
In the garden where I begin, walk me through the hours
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Somewhere I was hidden right, in another sky
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
You might think I made this plan in another life
If I lost you all I'd say is oh my my
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Sun goes down
But it comes right up
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
In the morning I remember you crying
Keep pretending and I wonder if we'll stay together now
Left behind till we see it all
Let's create from the chaos that we used to call real
Wait in the water
Wait in the water for me
What are you waiting
What are you waiting for
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Oh, keep me safe
Michael lee
You sir are a god amongst men. 💜 thank you so much.
Accalia Jamaa
i learn all the lyrics of this AMZAING song by listening to it
Adithya Hegde
Finally I got this😭❤️. I have searched so many sources for this song. REIGN ❤️🔥 #Adelaide Kane.
msmt9
Your sound is a gift, my godddddd
capitalist88
Reign indeed.
Jason Kennedy
Kickass track. And yes Reign brought me here too :)
Melisa Coşkun
you deserve way more views
Pancake With Single Shot Gun
yo this is like art