These are days you'll remember.
Never before and never since, I promise, will the
whole world be warm as this.
And as you feel it, you'll know it's true that you are
blessed and lucky.
It's true that you are touched by something that will
grow and bloom in you.

These are days you'll remember.
When May is rushing over you with desire to be part
of the miracles you see in every hour.
You'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky.
It's true that you are touched by something that will
grow and bloom in you.

These are days.

These are the days you might fill with laughter until
you break.
These days you might feel a shaft of light make its
way across your face.
And when you do you'll know how it was meant to be.

See the signs and know their meaning.
It's true, you'll know how it was meant to be.
Hear the signs and know they're speaking to you, to
you.



Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae

Track duration: 03:40


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    General Comment:Wonderful song!
    Flag vulnaviaon January 13, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:A feel good no doubt!

    From what I've depicted from the video on Youtube. It is about growing up and remembering all the good times you had with friends, lovers, and looking forward to the one's to come.
    Flag MusicISLife22on March 29, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I always thought of this song as pentacostal in it's message, but that fits more to what it meant to me when I first heard it, not Natalie. Aside from the obvious lyrics that tie to this subject, May is right after April (Easter) which on a timeline would be the time of Pentacost. I could see other responses meeting the true intent from Natalie Merchant's pespective. She may well be a Christian though.
    Flag fitz454on October 24, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:bartoshek is absolutely right that this is a song about having a baby. But more than that, it is a song reminding young women that their sexual desires are directly tied to taking part in the "miracle" of creating new life: "When May is rushing over you with desire to be part of the miracles you see in every hour." May is hook-up month from the beginning of time (hence it is the month of proms and mayfairs). This song is telling young girls to cherish the memories of their youthful, burdenless sex lives when they are older because it is an experience which will (should) only happen once as life moves into adulthood and parenthood.
    Flag ZinbobDanon January 16, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This song always lifts my spirits! For me, its all about truly appreciating your life. And feeling free enough to follow your heart and expect the best out of every situation.

    You'll know it's true that you are blessed and lucky.
    It's true that you are touched by something that will
    grow and bloom in you.
    Flag 301ATL704on October 17, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I heard this song again recently after hearing that an ex was getting married. Though it's been some time since we were together, I was upset and then I heard this song and it helped put some things into perspective - like I need to appreciate what's going on in my own life and not dwell on the past.
    Flag snealieon November 15, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:The building that Natalie Merchant dances on is actually one of the eagle heads that decorate the corners of the Chrysler Building in New York City.

    I do love this song but for me there is a bit of sadness to the lyrics, a bit of bittersweetness.
    Flag afilaccioon April 17, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Plain and simply a feel good song. It makes you reconsider when you think everything is not going well, TO STOP, and think about things in perspective. Things probably aren't so bad once we consider how much we do have. The music video is pretty cool too. It has Natalie Merchant on a roof top and also some forest scenes as well. MTV.com and Yahoo's Launch web site have the video for viewing, I suggest people check these and others out if you haven't already.
    Flag magoosh008on November 05, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:That does make a lot of sense bartoskek.
    Flag Tapies24on April 29, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:I once heard a theory that this song is about having a baby. Anyone?
    Flag bartoshekon April 09, 2005   Link

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