These Are days [Live/Unplugged]
10,000 Maniacs · MTV Unplugged [1993]
These are the days
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, that you are blessed and lucky
It's true that you are touched by something
That'll 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 (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
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, that you are blessed and lucky
It's true that you are touched by something
That'll 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 (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
These Are days [Live/Unplugged]
On the 1993 MTV Unplugged album, 10,000 Maniacs deliver an intimate acoustic performance of 'These Are days.' The track showcases the band's signature blend of folk-rock and new wave, stripped down to raw emotion and acoustic textures. Recorded in a stripped-back setting, the song highlights the group's ability to transform their polished studio sound into a more vulnerable, live experience. It stands as a key moment in their discography, reflecting the era's shift toward acoustic storytelling and demonstrating the band's enduring appeal through their catalogue of live recordings.