May
THE RiCECOOKERS Lyrics
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It slows down the pace of life
Like a picture slide show
Hit play and it starts slow
All the things I won't know
Are all the things that won't let go
The memories that we'll never have
Are the ones I'll miss the most
Breath out slow
Hold it in as long as possible
I know one day it will all be gone
I've found a thought I know I can call home
It's right across from "the other side"
I make sure I'm at the right place
Well here I am at the moment I found that face
And the wind blows it all away
Another 2" will cover it over
And in few hours it will be white all over
I'll have to wait for May
The earth aligns
Both nite and day experience the same loss
Rewinding back to that feeling
All the things I want to know
Are all the things I can't let go
The memories that I miss the most
Are the ones I've got of you
Breath in all
Don't miss out on a moment
If possible, as you walk right past
Remember this song
You've found a thought and you call him love
And he's right across on the other side
I make sure I'm on the right side
Well here I am, so don't look back just keep on
Blowing away all covered in leaves
Burning bright orange sky falls
In few moments you'll cross over
I know I can feel it
I'll just have to wait for May
The sky falls white
It slows down the pace of life
Like a picture slide show
Hit play and it starts slow
All the things I won't know
Are all the things that can't let go
The memories that I'll never have
Are the ones I've got of you
The earth aligns
Both nite and day experience the same loss
Rewinding back to that feeling
All the things I want to know
Are all the things I can't let go
The memories that I'll never have the most
Are the ones I've got of you
The lyrics of "May" by THE RiCECOOKERS seem to be reflecting on memories and the passing of time. The opening lines of "The sky falls white, it slows down the pace of life, like a picture slide show" suggest a feeling of stillness, as if time itself has slowed down. The repetition of "All the things I won't know, all the things I can't let go" seems to speak to regret or a sense of loss. The stanza beginning "Breath out slow, hold it in as long as possible" reinforces the idea of the passage of time and the importance of making the most of every moment.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the lyrics are addressing a specific person or relationship. Lines like "I've found a thought I know I can call home, it's right across from 'the other side'" suggest a longing or yearning for someone who is no longer there. The repeated reference to "the memories that I've got of you" reinforces this idea, and the final lines of the song, "the memories that I'll never have the most, are the ones I've got of you" speak to the bittersweet quality of nostalgia and the way that memories can simultaneously bring comfort and pain.
Overall, "May" is a contemplative song that seems to be grappling with the complexities of time, memory, and loss. The repetition and gentle, meandering quality of the lyrics reinforce the sense of time slipping away, while the focus on specific memories and relationships adds emotional depth and resonance to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky falls white
The snow falls from the sky, making everything white.
It slows down the pace of life
The snowfall slows down the fast-paced life and makes everything quieter.
Like a picture slide show
The snowfall looks like a series of images like a slideshow.
Hit play and it starts slow
The snowfall looks like a slideshow where you hit play and the images start moving slowly.
All the things I won't know
The person is musing about the things they won't get to experience or know.
Are all the things that won't let go
The person is lamenting that the things they don't know won't leave their mind.
The memories that we'll never have
The person is thinking about the missed opportunities for memories.
Are the ones I'll miss the most
The person is regretting the missed opportunities for memories more than any other things.
Breath out slow
The person instructs the listener to breathe out slowly, taking their time.
Hold it in as long as possible
The person advises to hold the breath in as long as one can, savoring the moment.
I know one day it will all be gone
The person is aware that everything including life will eventually end.
I've found a thought I know I can call home
The person has found an idea or thought that they relate to and feel comforted by.
It's right across from "the other side"
The idea or thought is on the opposite side of another thought or feeling.
I make sure I'm at the right place
The person makes sure to be in the right mindset or place to connect with the idea or thought.
Well here I am at the moment I found that face
The person has come to the moment where they found the idea or thought that they consider home.
And the wind blows it all away
The wind blows away everything, as if wiping away any negativity or doubts.
Another 2" will cover it over
Another snowfall will cover everything over, including the idea or thought that the person calls home.
And in few hours it will be white all over
In a few hours, everything will be blanketed in white again, returning to its natural state.
I'll have to wait for May
The person will have to wait for a specific time, potentially for a change in season.
The earth aligns
The person is observing the alignment or positioning of the earth.
Both nite and day experience the same loss
Both nighttime and daytime experience the loss of something, potentially referring to the missed opportunities for memories.
Rewinding back to that feeling
The person is reminiscing about a past feeling or experience that they want to have again.
All the things I want to know
The person is thinking about the things they want to experience and learn.
Are all the things I can't let go
The person struggles with letting go of the things they want to experience and learn.
The memories that I miss the most
The person misses the memories they didn't get to make the most.
Are the ones I've got of you
The person cherishes the memories they have of the other person.
Breath in all
The person advises to take deep breaths.
Don't miss out on a moment
The person advises not to miss out on any moments in life.
If possible, as you walk right past
The person advises to experience every moment as they come, even if it's fleeting.
Remember this song
The person advises to remember this song and its message.
You've found a thought and you call him love
The person has found an idea or thought that they call love.
And he's right across on the other side
The idea or thought that they call love is on the opposite side of something else.
I make sure I'm on the right side
The person makes sure to be on the right mindset or in the right place to connect with the idea or thought that they call love.
Well here I am, so don't look back just keep on
The person is in the moment where they can connect with the idea or thought that they call love and advises to keep moving forward.
Blowing away all covered in leaves
The wind is blowing, shaking leaves off of trees and covering everything in them.
Burning bright orange sky falls
The bright orange sky during the sunset burns like fire as darkness starts to fall.
In few moments you'll cross over
In a few moments, something will change or happen, potentially referring to a transition or new chapter in life.
I know I can feel it
The person is confident that something is going to happen or change.
I'll just have to wait for May
The person will have to wait for May, potentially referring to a change in season or a specific event.
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.