Though Communions share a flame with the current Copenhagen wave, the torch is certainly their own. The four tracks that make up their debut EP entitled Cobblestones map out the aches and hopes of young hearts with remarkable precision and honesty, and is done with an unusual ear for melody and song writing.
Today
Communions Lyrics
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And they ain't getting any answers
I always needed pills to forget my head
It's hard to lie inside and stay in bed
I took two to get me through another night
I'll talk
While we walk
And I'll crumble
You'll run
And I'll come
And we'll laugh
If I stumble
I can hear you calling
Every time I'm falling
Words keep coming up like oh oh oh
Today, I wish that I could say
Say what I want to say
And go where I want to go
Oh oh oh oh
And let you know what you ought to know
Everything's a double feeling
Because I'm so sideways
And now nothing's gonna change anything
Things will stay the way they've always been
Fast forward just to prove I'm right
I'll talk
While we walk
And you'll cry
And I'll crumble
You'll run And I'll come
And we'll laugh
If I stumble
I can hear you calling
Every time I'm falling
Words keep coming up like oh oh oh
Today, I wish that I could say
Say what I want to say
And go where want to go
Oh oh oh oh
And let you know what you ought to know
Today, I wish that I could say
Say what I want to say
And go where I want to go
Oh oh oh oh
And let you know what you ought to know
The lyrics of Communions' song "Today" depict the frustration and anxiety of someone who feels stuck in their life. The first verse describes the singer's state of mind, with "all these questions" that remain unanswered, and their reliance on pills to quiet their thoughts and help them sleep. However, even with medication, the singer struggles to shake off their lethargy and "lie inside and stay in bed." The second half of the verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the proclamation that "I took two to get me through another night."
The following verses repeat the same structure, with the same refrain of "I'll talk while we walk," as the singer tries to make sense of their situation and seek comfort from a friend or loved one. However, each repetition adds more and more urgency and desperation, as the singer's mood swings between tears and laughter, as captured in the line "you'll run and I'll come, and we'll laugh if I stumble." Through it all, the repeated refrain of "Today, I wish that I could say" drives home the idea that the singer is longing for a way out of their current circumstances, to be able to "go where I want to go" and "let you know what you ought to know."
In essence, "Today" is a song about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, and the frustration that can arise when those things feel elusive. The repeated use of "oh oh oh" throughout the song underscores the sense of uncertainty and longing expressed in the lyrics, as if the singer is searching for words to express what they're feeling. Ultimately, the song asks the question of whether it's possible to break free from the cycle of uncertainty and find a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got all these questions
I am seeking answers to many questions
And they ain't getting any answers
I am not receiving any answers to my questions
I always needed pills to forget my head
I relied on medication to keep my thoughts at bay
It's hard to lie inside and stay in bed
It is difficult to stay in bed and avoid confronting my thoughts
I took two to get me through another night
I consumed medication to help me sleep at night
I'll talk
I am willing to converse
While we walk
We will walk together while conversing
And you'll cry
You may become emotional
And I'll crumble
I may become overwhelmed
You'll run
You may try to distance yourself emotionally
And I'll come
I will be there for you
And we'll laugh
We may find humor in the situation
If I stumble
If I make a mistake or falter
I can hear you calling
I am aware of your need for support
Every time I'm falling
Whenever I am struggling or feeling down
Words keep coming up like oh oh oh
I am struggling to express myself
Today, I wish that I could say
I desire to speak my mind
Say what I want to say
Express myself freely
And go where I want to go
Have control over my own path
And let you know what you ought to know
Communicate important information to you
Everything's a double feeling
I have conflicting emotions
Because I'm so sideways
Because I am disoriented and unstable
And now nothing's gonna change anything
I feel powerless to change my situation
Things will stay the way they've always been
Things are unlikely to change
Fast forward just to prove I'm right
I may try to rush through things to prove myself
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tress Braga
I'd been taking communion 3–5 times a week because I was experiencing a heart condition. The doctor had said my blood pressure level was too high even when I was at rest. He recommended I started taking medicine to treat it; the medicine might be for the rest of my life. Well, friends, all of my symptoms — the uneven heartbeats and chest pains — have gone! I didn't even realize it until recently. Hallelujah! Now, I'm taking communion to cure my loneliness and depression. Truly, it's the very thing the helps me get out of bed to take a shower and go to work. Abba Father already proved to me He can cure me in the past; I believe He can cure me again of other ailments and troubles in Jesus' name! Amen.
Lydia Pernier
Amen thank you for that powerful testimony.
April Manzanedo
Yes hearing this is so encouraging! God Bless you!
Lizzy McFarlane
Praise God. May the Lord bless you and keep you! May He give you peace!
M. Aguirre
What a might God we serve!!
NiZz z
Amen!
Emmanuella James
After I started taking communion daily my eyes are completely healed, I don't wear glasses any longer. Glory be to God
Maria
Glory to Jesus ..Hallelujah
Cerissa LaToi
All glory to God! This is encouraging. I am believing God to clear a cataract in my right eye, reshape the myopia that has made my eye susceptible to retina detachment (recovering from one surgery), andrestore my vision in both eyes. I know it seems like a big ask, but my God is great AND HE'S able.
Tee💙🦋
Amen praise God 🙏🏽