Today
Allan Gary Lyrics


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Today, he told her that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger
And promised her forever, together.

Today, she smiled for all the pictures
And he was right there with her
Making all the memories without me
And it hurts to say this out loud
Looks like she's really gone now

Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today

Today, I thought about the moment I could have said I loved her
And promised her forever together
Today, today it really hit me
That she don't really miss me
She's found a new beginning
And I'm wishing I had one more chance
God knows it's too late for that

Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her today
So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
I know I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted today

Today, is the happiest day of her life
I should be happy for her
But I've lost everything
I've lost everything I've ever wanted




Today, he told her that he loved her
Put a ring around her finger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Allan Gary's song "Today" capture the heart-wrenching pain of a man who has just witnessed the love of his life getting married to someone else. The song begins on a note of bitter irony as the singer describes the moment when his ex-lover's new partner declares his love for her and proposes to her. The singer implies that he could have done the same thing earlier, but it seems he missed the chance to make his feelings known to her.


As the song progresses, the hurt of the singer transforms into a realization of his reality. He looks on as she walks down the aisle with another man; he's reminded of all the pictures she's taking with him, surrounded by happy guests who are witnessing the beginning of their new life together. He knows he is supposed to be happy for her, but his emotions overwhelm him, and he breaks down in tears. The song is a testament to the power of love and captures the feeling of losing that love.


Line by Line Meaning

Today, he told her that he loved her
He finally expressed his love and commitment to her.


Put a ring around her finger
He proposed to her and gave her an engagement ring.


And promised her forever, together.
He vowed to spend the rest of his life with her and build a future together.


Today, she smiled for all the pictures
She radiated happiness and joy in every photo taken on this special day.


And he was right there with her
He was by her side, supporting her and sharing in her happiness.


Making all the memories without me
He took the place that the singer once had in her life, creating new memories together.


And it hurts to say this out loud
The singer is struggling to admit the painful truth of his loss and the reality of the situation.


Looks like she's really gone now
The singer realizes that he has lost her for good, and she has moved on to a new chapter without him.


Today, is the happiest day of her life
This day marks a significant moment of happiness and fulfillment for the woman he loves.


I should be happy for her today
The singer knows he should be supportive and celebrate her happiness, but he struggles with his own emotions and pain.


So tell me why are these tears in my eyes?
The singer is trying to understand and cope with the overwhelming emotions brought on by this day.


I know I should be happy for her
Despite the pain he feels, the singer recognizes that he should prioritize her happiness.


But I've lost everything
The singer's heartache and sense of loss are all-encompassing and all-consuming.


I've lost everything I've ever wanted today
Today's events represent the loss of the singer's dreams and desires, leaving him feeling completely shattered.


Today, I thought about the moment I could have said I loved her
The singer reflects on missed opportunities to confess his feelings to the woman he loves.


And promised her forever together
He wishes he could have made the same promise of a lifetime commitment that the woman's fiance has made.


Today, today it really hit me
The singer is struck by the full force of his heartbreak and the weight of his loss.


That she don't really miss me
He realizes that the woman has moved on and doesn't need him in her life anymore.


She's found a new beginning
The woman is starting a new chapter of her life with her fiance, leaving the singer in the past.


And I'm wishing I had one more chance
Despite knowing it's too late, the singer longs for the opportunity to do things differently and win her back.


God knows it's too late for that
The singer acknowledges that he has to accept the reality of the situation and move on.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOMMY JAMES, TOMMY LEE JAMES, WILLIAM BRICE LONG

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@theo1492

This guy understands pain and sorrow....that's why his music is so darn good! Pain carves the human soul into something beautiful. Respect from Arizona!

@chrisgraham3614

That's because he has lived the same pain that we all have

@toddolson801

HES A WORDS N MUSIC GUY SO REAL

@richardwatson6799

His wife committed suicide. It’s A Beautiful Life is about that.

@djblanco9928

Im from AZ. Yea the one he does Its not the whiskey.....says it all....

@ambercollins7683

You couldn't have said that better

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@brendairvin4047

He doesnt get enough recognition from country music hes one of the best in country music. So much emotion in his music. I'm a big fan

@lindasherman7022

Me too

@lesliescott1688

Gary Allan is one of the best if not the best artist !❀️❀️❀️❀️ You can feel the pain in his songs. He can bring a grown man to tears 😭

@jaibatson4682

In 1989 I fell in love as a young Marine, I found out I would be gone for 2 years overseas. I told her not to wait for me because I thought it would be unfair to her to wait on me in her first year of college. I came back and she ended up marrying the guy she dated after me. It doesn't matter when or where, but when I hear this song, I still think of her 31 years later.

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