Corrinne May in concert III

Sometimes I wonder what lies ahead
How long till my hunger is fed
They say it's hard to make it in this part of town
So many people on this merry-go-round

Some folks try astrology
Some turn to crystal balls
To find an answer
To get through it all
I just fall on my knees and I try to pray
In the silence I can hear Him say

The river runs and the river hides
Out to the ocean and under the sky
I promise you, the answer will come
Hold on to patience and watch for the sign
Everything in its time

I often feel like I'm two steps behind
Somebody must have moved that finish line
There are a thousand reasons
Why I should give up
But I'm stubborn in the things I believe

'Cause maybe there's another plan
One I still can't see
A little surprise, like your love in my life
Funny how time changes how we see

-- "Everything in its Time" by Corrinne May

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I've always been more poet than musician, although I'm not necessarily much of either. With music, it's always been about the lyrics -- I guess that's why my favourite performers are those who also write their own songs. And that's been the main reason why I love Corrinne May. I love the mix of maturity and playfulness, the poignancy and humour...

I'd never paid much attention to her voice; I guess when you mean what you sing, that sincerity just shines through, and that's more than enough for me. But last Wednesday I truly appreciated how beautiful her voice really is. The recordings don't do any justice to the power and smoothness in her voice; it's simply captivating. There is a piercing quality in that voice -- I found myself bawling a couple of times; I heard sniffles around me, so I know I wasn't alone.

She sang most of the songs on both her albums, and we had a real treat when she performed The Carpenters' "Close to You" during one of her encores. Definitely someone I'd pay good money to watch again, and it was a perfect respite in a stress-filled week. :)

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X (over the phone): "Where are you now?"

Me: "In the car. Driving."

X: "Huh? You can talk on the phone while you drive?"

Me: "Earpiece."

X: "WAH! So high-tech, ah?!"

Me: "..."