Today
Andrea Wolper Lyrics
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Day I've ever known
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out
Before I get out
I wanted more
Bored by the chore
Of saving face
Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out
Pink ribbon scars
That never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Were bruised and restrained
My belly stings
Today is
Today is
Today is
The greatest day
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you
Today is the greatest
Today is the greatest day
Today is the greatest day
That I have ever really known
The lyrics of Andrea Wolper's song Today can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible interpretation is that it is about living in the present moment and embracing life's ups and downs. The singer declares that today is the greatest day she has ever known, suggesting that she is fully present and grateful for the present moment, without worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. This is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "Can't live for tomorrow, tomorrow's much too long" and "Can't wait for tomorrow, I might not have that long", which point to the impermanence of life and the need to make the most of the present while it lasts.
However, the song also acknowledges the struggles and pain that come with living. The lines "I wanted more than life could ever grant me, bored by the chore of saving face" suggest that the singer feels disillusioned with conventional expectations and desires, and wants something more meaningful and authentic. The reference to "pink ribbon scars" and "cleansing regrets" implies that the singer has experienced trauma or loss and is working to heal and move on. The lines "my angel wings were bruised and restrained, my belly stings" suggest a sense of woundedness and vulnerability that the singer is trying to overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the greatest
Today is the best day I've ever experienced
Day I've ever known
Day that has been the most significant in my entire life
Can't live for tomorrow,
I can't continue living with thoughts of the future
Tomorrow's much too long
The future seems too far away
I'll burn my eyes out
I'm ready to try everything to make the present memorable
Before I get out
Before I give up on life
I wanted more
I had great aspirations
Than life could ever grant me
But reality made it impossible for me to achieve everything I wanted
Bored by the chore
Tired of always trying to maintain a perfect image
Of saving face
To protect myself from other people's judgments and expectations
Can't wait for tomorrow
I'm eagerly anticipating the next day
I might not have that long
I'm unsure if I'll have the opportunity to see tomorrow
I'll tear my heart out
I'll do anything to ensure that today will forever be in my memory
Pink ribbon scars
Reminders of the pain I've felt in the past
That never forget
Memories that constantly haunt me
I tried so hard
I've made every effort
To cleanse these regrets
To try and forget the things that I regret doing
My angel wings
My ideal self that is untainted and innocent
Were bruised and restrained
But is now damaged due to life experiences
My belly stings
I feel an emotional pain in my stomach
I want to turn you on
I want to inspire and energize you
I want to turn you on
I want to motivate and excite you
I want to turn you on
I want to enlighten and stimulate you
I want to turn you
I want to create a positive change within you
Today is the greatest day
Today is absolutely remarkable and significant
Today is the greatest day
This day is momentous and memorable
Today is the greatest day
This day surpasses all other days
That I have ever really known
That I have ever experienced in my life so far
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Written by: Randy Sparks
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