Today
Avery Sunshine Lyrics


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Today, Oh Today
Nothing seems to be going my way
Trying to keep my sanity
It's getting the best of me
Today
Yesterday
Yes
I know the one
Who said I'd be safe from all harm
Just sometimes what I see
I let it get the best of me
Like today
Yesterday
Today Oh Today
Nothing seems to be going my way
Trying to keep my sanity
It's getting the best of me
Today
Yesterday
Yes I know the one
Who said I'd be safe from all harm
Just sometimes what I see
I let it get the best of me
Like today
Yesterday
my babies daddy's acting like a nut
My car is smoking
It keeps acting up
I feel like I'm about to lose my head
My strength is getting weak yall
My boss is acting like he is crack
Want me two shift back to back
Don't want to say something I'll regret
So I'll censor what I say
Today, Oh Today
Nothing seems to be going my way
Trying to keep my sanity
It's getting the best of me
Today
Yesterday
Yes
I know the one
who said I'd be safe from all harm
Just sometimes what I see
I let it get the best of me
Like today
Yesterday
Been wait on a check about three weeks
The mortgage company is call as we speak
I feel like I'm about to lose my mind
My strength is getting yall
The IRS wants more than what I can give
If I give them what they want
How will I live
Instead of working for myself
I work for them
I'm trying to stay positive
Today, Oh Today
Nothing seems to be going my way
Trying to keep my sanity
It's getting the best of me
Today
Yesterday
Yes
I know the one
Who said I'd be safe from all harm
Just sometimes what I see
I let it get the best of me
Like today




Yesterday
Today Oh Today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Avery Sunshine's song Today express a sense of frustration and overwhelm as the singer faces a series of challenges that seem to be mounting against her. The repetition of the lines "Nothing seems to be going my way/Trying to keep my sanity/It's getting the best of me" underscores the feeling of being pushed to the brink, with the stress and pressure of daily life threatening to overcome her. At the same time, the repeated mention of "yesterday" and "the one who said I'd be safe from all harm" suggests that the singer is struggling not just with present difficulties but also with past traumas, perhaps seeking solace in a belief or relationship that has let her down.


The verses of the song offer specific examples of the struggles the singer is facing, from her ex-partner's erratic behavior to her car breaking down to financial difficulties with her mortgage and taxes. The refrain of "Today, Oh Today" anchors the song's structure and serves as a moment of catharsis for the singer, as she acknowledges the difficulty of her circumstances but also reminds herself that she has survived tough times before. Through the song's honest portrayal of everyday struggles and its emphasis on resilience, Today offers a powerful message of hope for listeners who may be facing their own challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Today, Oh Today
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and distressed by her current problems.


Nothing seems to be going my way
All of the singer's current problems are causing her to feel like nothing is going right.


Trying to keep my sanity
The singer is attempting to maintain a sense of mental and emotional stability despite her troubles.


It's getting the best of me
The singer is struggling to maintain her positive outlook and cope with the various problems that are affecting her life.


Yesterday
The singer is reflecting on the struggles of the previous day.


Yes
The singer acknowledges that she knows someone who told her she would be safe from harm.


I know the one
The singer is referring to a person who assured her that she would not face difficulty or danger.


Who said I'd be safe from all harm
The person the singer references previously assured her that she would be protected from any negative consequences.


Just sometimes what I see
The singer admits that her perspective can sometimes make it difficult for her to remain positive about her situation.


I let it get the best of me
The singer confesses that her problems and negative feelings can affect her more than she would like.


my babies daddy's acting like a nut
The father of the singer's children is behaving erratically or inappropriately.


My car is smoking
The singer's car is experiencing serious mechanical problems that could be expensive or dangerous to fix.


It keeps acting up
The car has been experiencing ongoing issues and is not functioning properly.


I feel like I'm about to lose my head
The singer is feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed by the many problems she is facing.


My strength is getting weak yall
The singer is beginning to feel physically and mentally depleted by the toll of her problems and stress.


My boss is acting like he is crack
The singer's employer or manager is behaving erratically or unpredictably.


Want me two shift back to back
The singer's boss is asking her to take on more work hours and shifts than she can handle.


Don't want to say something I'll regret
The singer is being cautious not to speak impulsively or lash out in anger or frustration, even though she is extremely upset.


So I'll censor what I say
The singer is filtering or editing her words and thoughts to avoid causing conflict or escalating her problems.


Been wait on a check about three weeks
The singer has been waiting on a financial payment or compensation for an extended period of time.


The mortgage company is call as we speak
The singer is receiving phone calls from her mortgage company, likely due to missed or late payments.


I feel like I'm about to lose my mind
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about her financial situation and its potential consequences.


The IRS wants more than what I can give
The singer is facing tax problems and owes more to the IRS than she is able to pay.


If I give them what they want, how will I live
The singer is worried about how she will support herself and her family if she has to give all of her money to the IRS.


Instead of working for myself, I work for them
The singer feels like she is being controlled or exploited by external forces, rather than being in control of her own life and choices.


I'm trying to stay positive
Despite all of the singer's problems, she is making an effort to remain hopeful and optimistic.




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