MAY
Durbin James Lyrics


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Now, May and I were two children just swimming in a pool
We'd ride on rockets, swing-sets and we tried to touch the moon
And I will never forget the first time she touched my hand
I knew this could be the one who would make me an honest man

She was like the way she was
She was like the way she was
Now, we got older faster than we ever could have seen
Lights went down on graduation then on a wedding ring
We bought our first house and had a baby on the way
But during birth, I got my daughter
Jesus took away my May

And I didn't know how to say what I felt
No, I didn't know how to say what it felt like

She was just like she was
When you looked into her eyes you'd come undone
She was just like she was
She could love you on your worst day
And didn't care about the mistakes
She was like she was

Now, baby girls love daddy most
But they need a mother's care
I tried my best to raise her right
I just couldn't braid her hair
One day she got old enough to have her wedding day
But as I walked her down the aisle
All I could see was my May

And I didn't know how to say what I felt
No, I didn't know how to say what it felt like

She was just like she was
When you looked into her eyes you'd see the sun
She was just like she was
She could love you on your worst day
And didn't care about the mistakes
She was like she was

But May, I hope you can see what I see
'Cause when they talk about our baby girl they think of you
And they say to me

She's just like she was
When I looked into her eyes I'd see the sun
She was just like she was
She could love you on your worst day
And doesn't care about the mistakes
She was like she was

She was just like she was
When I looked into her eyes I'd come undone
She was just like she was
And I cannot feel my heart beat




Without the thought of her inside me
She was like she was

Overall Meaning

The song "May" by James Durbin is a heartwarming tribute to a woman named May, who played a significant role in the singer's life. The lyrics depict their childhood memories together, including riding on rockets and swing-sets, and trying to touch the moon. As they grew older, they got married and had a baby. However, during childbirth, the singer's wife and May's daughter, passed away. Although he tried his best to raise their daughter, he found it challenging to braid her hair. When their daughter got married, he walked her down the aisle but could only think of May. The song ends with the singer remembering May's characteristics and the way she made everyone feel loved.


The lyrics of "May" are emotionally charged and are a touching tribute to a loved one. The song highlights the special bond between the singer and May, which remained unbroken, even after her death. The song also shows that the legacy of a person lives on through the memories they leave behind. These memories can be cherished and passed down to future generations, as evident in the lyrics about May's granddaughter. Overall, the song conveys the message that love is eternal and can survive even death.


Line by Line Meaning

Now, May and I were two children just swimming in a pool
May and I were two carefree kids, innocent and full of joy, enjoying our time as we swam together in a pool.


We'd ride on rockets, swing-sets and we tried to touch the moon
We were imaginative and adventurous, always trying to reach for the stars and dreaming of the impossible.


And I will never forget the first time she touched my hand
I'll always remember the moment when May first touched my hand because it felt like fate, like I'd finally found the person who was meant to be my partner in life.


I knew this could be the one who would make me an honest man
I realized that May could be the one to help me become a better man, someone who's true to himself and others.


She was like the way she was
May was always true to herself, staying authentic and genuine no matter what.


Now, we got older faster than we ever could have seen
Time flew by, and we grew up faster than we could have imagined.


Lights went down on graduation then on a wedding ring
We went from celebrating graduation to planning our wedding and starting our life together as a married couple.


We bought our first house and had a baby on the way
We achieved another milestone as a family when we bought our first home and discovered that we were expecting a baby.


But during birth, I got my daughter
When our daughter was born, I was overjoyed to become a father and felt blessed to start this new chapter in my life.


Jesus took away my May
Sadly, my wife May passed away during childbirth, leaving me heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with my loss.


And I didn't know how to say what I felt
I couldn't express the pain and sorrow that I was going through, and I felt lost and alone.


She was just like she was
May remained a steadfast presence in my life, even though she was gone - her memory continued to inspire me and guide me through the years that followed.


When you looked into her eyes you'd come undone
May had a profound impact on everyone she met, and her inner strength and beauty were always evident in her eyes.


She could love you on your worst day
May had a kind and compassionate heart that shone through even in the darkest moments, and she was an unwavering source of love and support for everyone around her.


And didn't care about the mistakes
May was forgiving and accepting, never judging people for their faults or flaws but always seeing the good in them.


Now, baby girls love daddy most
As a dad, I know that my daughter loves me deeply, but she also needs the nurturing and care that only a mother can provide.


But they need a mother's care
I understand that my daughter needs a mother figure in her life, someone who can offer her the guidance, wisdom, and love that only a mom can provide.


I tried my best to raise her right
As a single parent, I did everything I could to raise my daughter to be a good person, a kind and caring soul who would make her mother proud.


I just couldn't braid her hair
Even though I was a devoted dad, there were some things that I struggled with - like braiding my daughter's hair, something that I wished May were there to teach me how to do.


One day she got old enough to have her wedding day
My daughter grew up so fast, and before I knew it, she was getting married, starting her own life and family, and stepping into the future with hope and optimism.


But as I walked her down the aisle
On her wedding day, I was filled with emotions, both happy and sad, as I walked my daughter down the aisle, remembering May and feeling her absence acutely.


And I cannot feel my heart beat
Even though my heart is still beating, I feel like a part of me is missing, like I'm incomplete without May by my side.


Without the thought of her inside me
May is always with me in spirit, and without her memory, I feel like I couldn't go on.


But May, I hope you can see what I see
May, wherever she is, I hope she can see how much she meant to me, and how her legacy lives on through our daughter and the love that we share as a family.


'Cause when they talk about our baby girl they think of you
Even though May is gone, her impact on our daughter and our family is indelible and unforgettable, leaving a lasting legacy of love and kindness that we cherish and honor every day.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUGLAS HAMILTON BROWN

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Gabrielle Woodward

This song really touches my heart. When my mom was pregnant with me, her fourth child she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. So being pregnant with me was huge risk. The doctors told her that we could both die. She became very depressed and almost suicidal. When I was born, it was a complication free birth. We had defied odds and we survived. A couple days later she found out that she was cancer free. She calls me her miracle child and this song really gets to me

Sanjeev Pawar

god bless you 🙏

Ash Joelyn

This is honestly one of the saddest most beautiful peices of music ive heard in my life. I lost my papa and this song reminds me so much about him , losing his wife ( my nana ) . cheers to james durbin <3 my papa was my bestfriend :)

minimonstermikaela

To this day, this is the only song that has ever made me cry. And I cry everytime

Andjela Popovic

Same

Kieran Brown

Same here.. Very sad song

Linda794jc2

I think Durbin is especially good with sentimental songs like this. The tenderness in his voice and falsetto bring life to the beautiful lyrics of "May." Congrats to James for recording a very solid debut album. I hope he enjoys much success!

MissRyry567

This song never fails to give me goosebumps. His CD is INCREDIBLE! Go James!! :)

Ricky Noble

Wow, even after 10 years since I last heard this song, it still hits me like a sledgehammer to the gut! Such a beautiful song!!

don himmelman

they could easily bring into being some basis for a movie with this theme. it would be an emotional rollercoaster

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