Born in Gloucester, May lived in Frampton-on-Severn when she was young, and attended Stroud High School. She read French at University College, Cardiff, and took vocal studies with Eilleen Price in the music department, almost immediately teaming up with other musicians to form small bands. She joined the Welsh Jazz Society run by Jed Williams, and began listening to a wide range of jazz at local clubs. In the year abroad that was part of her degree she studied in Paris and began her apprenticeship in jazz when she happened to met up with some aspiring young music students, who invited her to have a jam with them. These musicians were Pascal Gaubert and Patrick Villanueva, who recorded with May on her Live in Paris album nearly twenty years later.
She started her career as a trained actress, and a founder member of the Back Door Theatre Company. She later turned to a singing career, performing in a number of musical styles, from baroque to jazz, the latter being her main style. She has performed and recorded with Thad Kelly (bass), Dylan Fowler (guitar), Clark Tracey (drums, and her ex-husband), Tony Coe (saxophones), and Brian Dee and Nikki Iles (piano).
See also Ray Guntrip and Tina May.
After The Love Has Gone
Tina May Lyrics
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We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night somethin' right
Would invite us to begin the dance
Somethin' happened along the way
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
Oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me one
And not let me stay around?
Oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
For a while to love each other
With all we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was wrong
Baby, wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
Til sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair
Would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be was all we had
Oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
Oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, after the love has gone
Tina May's song After The Love Has Gone is a poignant reflection on a relationship that has come to an end, and the lingering questions and emotions that follow. The opening lyrics describe a time when love was all-consuming, and the couple was young and full of life. They knew that their love was true, and paid no mind to the past - they believed that their love would last forever. Every night they danced and felt that something was right.
However, something happened along the way, and what used to be happy was now sad. Despite their best efforts, they couldn't find what they had shared before, and they were left with nothing but sadness. The chorus bemoans the fact that the love has gone, and poses the question of whether love that's lost can be found again. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and longing for what once was.
Overall, After The Love Has Gone is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the heartbreak of a relationship that has ended. It captures the complexity of such situations, with the conflicting emotions that arise, like love, sadness, and regret. It's a song that many people can relate to, and one that reminds us that love can be fleeting and fragile.
Line by Line Meaning
For a while, to love was all we could do
At one point, love was the sole purpose of our existence
We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Our youth gave us the conviction that love was our true calling
Deep inside we knew our love was true
We were certain that our love was pure and genuine from the bottom of our hearts
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We never dwelled on our previous experiences
We knew love would last
We believed that our love was timeless and unbreakable
Every night somethin' right Would invite us to begin the dance
We were always presented with opportunities to express our love for each other
Somethin' happened along the way What used to be happy was sad
Our happiness turned into sadness and something went wrong in our relationship
And yesterday was all we had
Our past memories were all that was left between us
Oh, after the love has gone How could you lead me on And not let me stay around?
I am hurt and perplexed as to why you ended our relationship without giving me a chance
What used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found?
What was once considered love now feels like a mistake; can we rekindle our lost love?
For a while to love each other With all we would ever need
We provided everything that love would demand for some time
Love was strong for so long
Our affinity for each other lasted quite some time
Never knew that what was wrong Baby, wasn't right
We never realized our mistakes until they manifested as troubles in our relationship
We tried to find what we had Til sadness was all we shared
We tried to rediscover our love, but all we could share was sadness
We were scared this affair Would lead our love into
We always feared that our relationship might end up in a similar fate
Oh, oh, after the love has gone What used to be right is wrong Can love that's lost be found?
The end of our love left us confused and uncertain – is it possible to revive lost love?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, JAY GRAYDON, WILLIAM B. CHAMPLIN
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0:05
For a while, to love was all we could do
We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night somethin' right
Would invite us to begin the dance
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy was sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
For a while to love each other
With all we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was wrong
Baby, wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
'Til sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair
Would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
After the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
4:20
Why do people smile when no one's smiling?
Its cause their thinking of someone they're loving
Keep on believing we are meant to me and
Nothing's stopping you and me from going to heaven
Sweetest love
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
Now we're clever is about to inch just one ladder
It gets better every second were together
Oh baby it feels so right
A new beginning starts tonight
The reason for when it's on
Is because of you and me and
Sweetest love
Finally I can't believe
Cause you and me, you're my sweetest love
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
Now I got that feeling in my gut
Now I need your fire in my life
Now I wanna give you love so much
And I keep on feeling my sweet, my sweet
Sweetest love
I can't believe that you and me, we gotta be
You're my sweetest love
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love there ain't nothing sweeter
I got the sweetest love ain't nothing beat it
There ain't nothing sweeter
Sweetest love
I can't believe, you and me, we gotta be
Oh my sweetest love
PONG THANAWAT
For a while, to love was all we could do
We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night somethin' right
Would invite us to begin the dance
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy was sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
For a while to love each other
With all we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was wrong
Baby, wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
'Til sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair
Would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
After the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
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For a while, to love was all we could do
We were young and we knew, and our eyes were alive
Deep inside we knew our love was true
For a while we paid no mind to the past
We knew love would last
Every night somethin' right
Would invite us to begin the dance
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy was sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
For a while to love each other
With all we would ever need
Love was strong for so long
Never knew that what was wrong
Baby, wasn't right
We tried to find what we had
'Til sadness was all we shared
We were scared this affair
Would lead our love into
Somethin' happened along the way
Yesterday was all we had
Somethin' happened along the way
What used to be happy is sad
Somethin' happened along the way
And yesterday was all we had
And oh, after the love has gone
How could you lead me on
And not let me stay around?
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
After the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
Oh, oh, oh, after the love has gone
What used to be right is wrong
Can love that's lost be found
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Tenny Shabong
What I love about this band is not just their talent but they choose songs which most party bands don't sing. So professional and beyond.
CETgroup company
absolutely agree
Dennis Marvin Fanega
I've been watching this for the 10th time now. Can't get over of how these songs were properly sang, wish I could see you perform live here in Bangkok.
Linda Copis
👏👏👏👏👏😍 Very Good ! Brasil !!!!
Ralph Furley
Love this song!!! The fruit of Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire’s work resonates across the globe!!! ☮️🖖🏽
redheadsarenotdead Red
I am so lucky my parents introduced my sister and me to this genre of music too. Shout out from Europe.
King James
Man what vocal range, he nailed it what a voice and that backing is sick oo
Ednon John Aparicio
This has been my mood booster for over a month now. When I am feeling under the weather, I return to this video and enjoy the happy vibes it gives!
Broery Marantika
One of the best Covers done for the song I heard by a Non- Black, and a Thai...Excellent Vocals 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Will find this place when I go to Bangkok.
Naomi Igashima
Saxophone Pub is located in Bangkok, close to the Victory Monument (A-nu-saw-wa-ree-chai, in Thai). A legendary jazz pub in Thailand you will love.