She is best known for her Christmas song "No Christmas for me", which became a YouTube success in 2007. Zee Avi on this song: “This song was inspired by everything i’ve experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one’s lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc… In a way, it’s also about not losing hope. (…) The words in this one are simple and direct. (…) I stayed with the ‘silent movie feel’ as i think it suits the song.”
Zee Avi's debut album 'Zee Avi' was released May 19, 2009.
31 Days in June
Zee Avi Lyrics
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Moved into the big bad city
Hoping it'd accept me
But I didn't care it would make me wise and lean
Spent many a-sleepless nights
Don't care if the bedbugs bite
A hundred fancy couches
A flameless name
A foolish game
I'm half crazy
And you're too sane
31 days in June
My only mission was to find you
Yes I may be tired and I'm spent
But my love will pay the rent
With one shirt on my back
My father's duffle bag
And it's seen better days
Just like the youth that was once on my face
A shameless name
A foolish game
I'm half crazy
And you're too sane
31 days in June
My only mission was to find you
Yes I may be tired and I'm spent
But my love will pay the rent
My love, yeah my love will pay the rent
The song "31 Days in June" by Zee Avi speaks to the emotions of a young person who has just recently moved to a big city. The singer, aged 17, is hopeful that the city will accept them, although they believe it would make them "wise and lean" regardless. They have spent many sleepless nights, showing their restlessness and discomfort with the environment, although they "don't care if the bedbugs bite." They compare the countless pieces of furniture found in the expensive apartments to the memory of a distant love. This contrast emphasises the emptiness that the singer is feeling in their new surroundings, reflecting how love seems to be the only thing on their mind.
The reference to "31 days in June" suggests a sense of urgency and desperation in the search for love. The singer's only driving force is to find their love interest, demonstrating the importance of their search. They acknowledge that they are "tired" and "spent," showing how their search has worn them down, but they insist that their love will "pay the rent," highlighting the significance of it in their life. The chorus repeats the refrain, adding to the sense of determination and desperation that the singer feels in their search.
Line by Line Meaning
Writer(s): zee avi
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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2020...Zee Avi is still just something else. something both fresh and new yet as comforting and familiar as home. thank you for the peace you bring my heart, Zee. <3
Thommy G
Lessgooooo
shemphen9
yes,,, and 2021 too
soulfeed
She is super underrated! You're awesome, Zee!
O M A
thanks days 31 mouth
Meme God Son Seungwan
There's this little part of me that makes me proud of being a Sarawakian by looking at her gracefully singing.
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Around 4 years ago, me and my family traveled all the way down to California, listening to ALL of your songs on our trip down and everywhere we went. Every time I listen to your music, I get instant flashbacks of memories there. :3
communistjesus
@ZeeAviVEVO Just like your previous songs.. This one is also a great song.. Great voice.. I wish you a lot of success in both your career, and life... Peace be with you..
Get Popcorn Productions
I die every time that "31 days in June" line comes up. She is so amazing!
Davide Sespedes
-- Exelente interpretación, te invita a soñar en el pasado, Gracias Zee Avi, saludos desde Bolivia .