not today
Addams Family Cast Lyrics
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Did I ever once expect the worst
Did I every dream that I could feel this way
Dios Mia no this is the first
I′m a Latin man Latin men are smart
Everything we do is muy sincere
Leading with a sword as mush as with a heart
Never once are we prepared to hear
Not today
She spat in my face
Not today
Not even second base
Not today
The words I hear her say
Not today Not today Not today
Guests arrive and suddenly she's lost the spark
Dancing doesn′t fan the woman's muse
Give me fifteen minutes fumbling in the dark
I would hand polish the coffees shoes
I have heard of women who refuse their men
Queens with dull routines who take a vow
Later they're beheaded like a
God was no one there to show them how
Not today
I′m dancing on my own
Not today
A dog with half a bone
Not today
I′ll bury it and pray
Not today not today not today
Ohhhhhh I feel humiliated
Soooooo below decaffinated
Ohhhhhh I've never mastered being scorned
Though you say you′re feeling tired
Noooo I'll do what′s yet required
Goooo my dearest wife but be forewarned
When you least expect it I'll be kind to you
Look the other way I′ll bring a rose
Like a deep sea barnacle I'll bind to you
Following wherever darkness grows
Shout that I'm the reason you refuse to dance
Scream that I′m a monster to the core
If my darling you brag but a second chance
Dancing won′t be all you're screaming for
Not today
Impossible but true
Not today
But was it good for you
Not today
I′ll do what I must do
Is this the moment where I turn a little grey
Is this the moment where I
Is this the moment where my marriage vows decay
NO
Not today
Not to day
The Addams Family Cast's song, "Not Today," is a lyrical representation of a Latin man's perspective after being rejected by his wife during an event. Although he is a Latin man and leads with a sword as much as with a heart, he didn't expect to feel the way he does after spitting on his face, and he's not prepared to hear the words she uttered. The Latin man feels humiliated and desires to make amends with his wife. Interestingly, the song also talks about women who refuse men, queens with dull routines, and how they take vows, but later end up being beheaded without anyone to show them how.
The verse "Did I ever once believe this day would come, Did I ever once expect the worst" portrays the man's disbelief that his wife could hurt him so much. The line "Dios Mia no this is the first" expresses his shock and how he's experiencing this feeling for the first time. The man emphasizes the importance of being a Latin man and how they do everything sincerely. The chorus "Not today, Not even second base, Not today Not today Not today" talks about how he's not interested in reconciliation with his wife.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I ever once believe this day would come
Did I ever think this would actually happen?
Did I ever once expect the worst
Did I ever anticipate the worst-case scenario?
Did I every dream that I could feel this way
Did I ever imagine feeling like this?
Dios Mia no this is the first
Oh my God no, this is the first time
I'm a Latin man Latin men are smart
I, being a Latin man knows that Latin men are intelligent
Everything we do is muy sincere
We do everything with great sincerity
Leading with a sword as mush as with a heart
We are always ready for battle with our hearts and minds
Never once are we prepared to hear
We are never ready to hear such things
Not today
She spat in my face
Not today
Not even second base
Not today
The words I hear her say
Not today Not today Not today
I refuse to accept the situation that just happened; she insulted me and ruined our moment, and I don't want to dwell on the matter any further
Guests arrive and suddenly she's lost the spark
The guests come, and she is not as lively as usual
Dancing doesn't fan the woman's muse
Dancing doesn't provide her with inspiration
Give me fifteen minutes fumbling in the dark
Given fifteen minutes of darkness, I can fumble around and get something done
I would hand polish the coffees shoes
I would do anything I can to help
I have heard of women who refuse their men
Queens with dull routines who take a vow
Later they're beheaded like a
God was no one there to show them how
I have heard of women who turn down their partners and stick to mundane routines, but later, they regret their decisions, and nobody warns them about it
Not today
I'm dancing on my own
Not today
A dog with half a bone
Not today
I'll bury it and pray
Not today not today not today
I am done sharing a dance with her, I am alone now; I feel hopeless; and I will try to suppress these feelings
Ohhhhhh I feel humiliated
Soooooo below decaffinated
Ohhhhhh I've never mastered being scorned
Though you say you're feeling tired
Noooo I'll do what's yet required
Goooo my dearest wife but be forewarned
I feel embarrassed and devalued, and I am not good at handling rejection; although you may be tired, I will do what needs to be done, my wife, but be cautioned
When you least expect it, I'll be kind to you
Look the other way, I'll bring a rose
Like a deep sea barnacle, I'll bind to you
Following wherever darkness grows
Shout that I'm the reason you refuse to dance
Scream that I'm a monster to the core
If my darling, you brag but a second chance
Dancing won't be all you're screaming for
I will be kind to you when you don't anticipate it; if you ignore me, I will make an effort to reconnect with you; I will cling to you like a parasite and follow you anywhere; if you blame me for your refusal to dance, you'll regret it; and the next time we dance, it won't be your voice you raise
Not today
Impossible but true
Not today
But was it good for you
Not today
I'll do what I must do
Is this the moment where I turn a little grey
Is this the moment where I
Is this the moment where my marriage vows decay
NO
Not today
Not to day
I will deal with my problems even though it seems impossible; and, despite everything, I will try to make things better, but I will not let myself sink into despair and end this marriage.
Writer(s): Andrew Edwin Lippa
Contributed by Ethan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jacksonpetty7994
Did I ever once believe
this day would come
Did I ever once expect the worst
Did I every dream that
I could feel this way
Dios Mia no this is the first
I'm a Latin man Latin men are smart
Everything we do is muy sincere
Leading with a sword as
mush as with a heart
Never once are we prepared to hear
Not today
She spat in my face
Not today
Not even second base
Not today
The words I hear her say
Not today Not today Not today
I remember well the day
She poisoned me
No one else had cared enough to try
How did she uncover all the joys in me?
All the ways she promised I would die
Every year that passes,
I adore her more
Anyone who knows us would agree
She’s my every fever, flu,
And canker sore
She’s my only hepatitis B!
Not today
I'm dancing on my own
Not today
A dog with half a bone
Not today
I'll bury it and pray
Not today not today not today
(Dialogue)
(L) Groans
(G) Is that my call to Paris?
It’s about time!
‘Allo? Hotel Nosferatu? Listen,
The future of my marriage is at stake!
Can you confirm this is the
Worst hotel in Paris?
Because I need to get your
Ghoulish guarantee
What would I pay if you could say
You’d serve my petit déjeuner
From an abandoned and condemned
Patisserie
I must be clear I don’t want to
Circulate misnomers
You must have roaches in the bath
At any cost
It says right here in my new guide
I bought from Frommer’s
That even in July the
pipes are thick with frost
(Dialogue)
(F) Gomez! Gomez! Morticia’s leaving!
(G) What?
(F) She’s at the gate with a valise!
Its the end of the Family!
Is this the moment where
I turn a little grey
Is this the moment where
my marriage vows decay
Is this the moment where
Morticia runs away
NO!
Not today
Not today
Not TODAY!
@MantisTCO
1:56 (for my audition 😂)
Did I ever once believe
this day would come
Did I ever once expect the worst
Did I every dream that
I could feel this way
Dios Mia no this is the first
I'm a Latin man Latin men are smart
Everything we do is muy sincere
Leading with a sword as
mush as with a heart
Never once are we prepared to hear
Not today
She spat in my face
Not today
Not even second base
Not today
The words I hear her say
Not today Not today Not today
I remember well the day
She poisoned me
No one else had cared enough to try
How did she uncover all the joys in me?
All the ways she promised I would die
Every year that passes,
I adore her more
Anyone who knows us would agree
She’s my every fever, flu,
And canker sore
She’s my only hepatitis B!
Not today
I'm dancing on my own
Not today
A dog with half a bone
Not today
I'll bury it and pray
Not today not today not today
(Dialogue)
(L) Groans
(G) Is that my call to Paris?
It’s about time!
‘Allo? Hotel Nosferatu? Listen,
The future of my marriage is at stake!
Can you confirm this is the
Worst hotel in Paris?
Because I need to get your
Ghoulish guarantee
What would I pay if you could say
You’d serve my petit déjeuner
From an abandoned and condemned
Patisserie
I must be clear I don’t want to
Circulate misnomers
You must have roaches in the bath
At any cost
It says right here in my new guide
I bought from Frommer’s
That even in July the
pipes are thick with frost
(Dialogue)
(F) Gomez! Gomez! Morticia’s leaving!
(G) What?
(F) She’s at the gate with a valise!
Its the end of the Family!
Is this the moment where
I turn a little grey
Is this the moment where
my marriage vows decay
Is this the moment where
Morticia runs away
NO!
Not today
Not today
Not TODAY!
@garye3928
Did I ever once believe this day would come
Did I ever once expect the worst
Did I every dream that I could feel this way
Dios Mia no this is the first
I'm a Latin man Latin men are smart
Everything we do is muy sincere
Leading with a sword as mush as with a heart
Never once are we prepared to hear
Not today
She spat in my face
Not today
Not even second base
Not today
The words I hear her say
Not today Not today Not today
Guests arrive and suddenly she's lost the spark
Dancing doesn't fan the woman's muse
Give me fifteen minutes fumbling in the dark
I would hand polish the coffees shoes
I have heard of women who refuse their men
Queens with dull routines who take a vow
later they're beheaded like a
God was no one there to show them how
Not today
I'm dancing on my own
Not today
A dog with half a bone
Not today
I'll bury it and pray
Not today not today not today
Ohhhhhh I feel humiliated
Soooooo below decaffinated
Ohhhhhh I've never mastered being scorned
Though you say you're feeling tired
Noooo I'll do what's yet required
Goooo my dearest wife but be forewarned
When you least expect it I'll be kind to you
Look the other way I'll bring a rose
Like a deep sea barnacle I'll bind to you
Following wherever darkness grows
Shout that I'm the reason you refuse to dance
Scream that I'm a monster to the core
If my darling you brag but a second chance
Dancing won't be all you're screaming for
Not today
Impossible but true
Not today
But was it good for you
Not today
I'll do what I must do
Is this the moment where I turn a little grey
Is this the moment where I
Is this the moment where my marriage vows decay
NO
Not today
Not to day
@Bersekintime
Don’t get me wrong this audio is so good but the Gomez in the production I’m in ends this song with such a fire in his belly like he’s fighting for his life it’s unparalleled
@gavinvink6142
because he practically is fighting for his life lmao
@notcha8080
same! the gomez in mine was so good and i’m kicking myself for not recording it
@masteroftheinternetverse1296
Ours did too, I was one of the ancestors and I was sitting just offstage to listen to this man BELT that final note.
@kaitlynmorgan4613
man do i wish schools recorded official audios for their productions lol. after getting used to a certain actors way of singing or hearing theirs before the original, u just cant enjoy the original as much 😭😭
@bananaellingford
Always got to love it when the music gives you the direction 'as if choking'
@theamericane2655
Grrrrng (I'm in a community theater who's doing this play and these recordings have been a God send so thank you!)
-Lurch
@nickwillcocks2463
This is great audio! From the sound of the actors, they have really great character voices as well. It is hard to find recordings of these songs that aren't in the B'way recording, but this is for sure a video I'll come back to!
@ComputerGeek1100
Nick Willcocks this was a recording of the second touring cast :) it was released as a resource for groups that are doing the show
@HCgamer4
So true. My school just did a musical for this, and I love the music so much, I wish we had recorded the audio!