Live Today
Derrick Hodge Feat Common Lyrics


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Oh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

You don't ever know, never know, never know when it's your time
Trying to predict the future's just a waste of time
Don't wake up one day and half your life has passed you by
Don't die, inside you're not dead yet, you're still alive, alive
All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

Fear's crippling, it's a man made thought put in our heads
Invading our thoughts, holding our dreams hostages
Take a walk out on this limb, and even if chances are slim
You won't die before you hit the ground, you fly, you gotta fly

All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow

Sounds of tomorrow, borrow time for the day
Play in my head, I lay in the bed
Weighing what's said by the masses
They say we go from dust to ashes
Created from clay, on the way to being Cassius
I ask if, I gotta wait to be great
If so the weight is heavy, that's why I'm staying steady
On the grind, aligned with the will of the divine
I know the world is changing but I'm still in my mind
Where the peace be, days that greet me
I'm facing the east sea
We facing the beatly, daily and weekly
I pray that he keep me
Somewhere between the pimps and the priests
So the angels can reach me, tomorrow

All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
All you can do is live for today and pray for another
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow





Oh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
Tomorrow, tomorrow

Overall Meaning

The song "Live Today" by Derrick Hodge feat Common is about the importance of living in the present and not worrying about the future. The repetition of the word "tomorrow" serves as a reminder that we cannot predict or control what will happen the next day. The lyrics suggest that it's a waste of time to try and predict the future because it takes away from the present moment. The lines "don't wake up one day and half your life has passed you by, don't die, inside you're not dead yet, you're still alive" emphasize the idea that one should make the most of their life and not let it slip away.


The song touches on the issue of fear and how it can hold us back. The line "fear's crippling, it's a man-made thought put in our heads" suggests that fear is not a natural emotion, but something that we learn from society. The lyrics encourage listeners to take risks and not be afraid to fail. The lines "take a walk out on this limb, and even if chances are slim, you won't die before you hit the ground, you fly, you gotta fly" inspire listeners to overcome their fears and pursue their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
The future is always uncertain, and we shouldn't spend too much time worrying about it.


You don't ever know, never know, never know when it's your time
No one knows when they will die, so we should make the most of the time we have.


Trying to predict the future's just a waste of time
There is no point in trying to predict what will happen in the future because it's always uncertain and unpredictable.


Don't wake up one day and half your life has passed you by
Don't let life pass you by without doing the things you want to do or achieving your goals.


Don't die, inside you're not dead yet, you're still alive, alive
Even if you feel like you're dead inside, you're still alive and can change your life and outlook.


Fear's crippling, it's a man made thought put in our heads
Fear is a concept that we learn from society and can prevent us from achieving our dreams.


Invading our thoughts, holding our dreams hostages
Fear can prevent us from pursuing the things we want and hold us back from achieving our dreams.


Take a walk out on this limb, and even if chances are slim
Take a risk and pursue your dreams, even if the chances of success are low.


You won't die before you hit the ground, you fly, you gotta fly
Even if you fail, you won't die, and you can learn from your experiences to succeed in the future.


Sounds of tomorrow, borrow time for the day
We can't predict the future, but we can use the present moment to work towards our goals.


Play in my head, I lay in the bed
Dreams and ideas can take root in our minds, especially when we're relaxed and free from distractions.


Weighing what's said by the masses
We can be influenced by the opinions of others, but it's important to follow our own path and instincts.


They say we go from dust to ashes
Life is fleeting, and we should make the most of our time before we die.


Created from clay, on the way to being Cassius
We are all born equal, but we have the power to become great and achieve amazing things.


I ask if, I gotta wait to be great
We shouldn't wait for success to come to us, but rather work hard to achieve greatness.


If so the weight is heavy, that's why I'm staying steady
The road to success is difficult, but we should stay committed and focused to achieve our goals.


On the grind, aligned with the will of the divine
We should work hard and be aligned with our higher purpose or calling.


I know the world is changing but I'm still in my mind
The world may change, but we should stay true to our values and beliefs.


Where the peace be, days that greet me
We should strive to find peace and happiness in our daily lives.


I'm facing the east sea
We should always look towards the future with hope and optimism.


We facing the beatly, daily and weekly
We face challenges and obstacles every day, but we can overcome them with hard work and determination.


I pray that he keep me
We should have faith and trust in a higher power to guide us towards our goals.


Somewhere between the pimps and the priests
We exist in a world with many different types of people and influences, and we have to navigate our way through it.


So the angels can reach me, tomorrow
We should work towards becoming the best version of ourselves so that we can help others and make the world a better place.


All you can do is live for today and pray for another
We should make the most of each day and hope for many more to come.


Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow
The future will always be uncertain, but we should face it with hope and optimism.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JORGE LIMA MENEZES, STACY BARTHE, KARLA A ELIE, LONNIE LYNN, BENEDETTO B. ROTONDI

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Comments from YouTube:

leslie davis

I'm already infatuated with Glasper's Experiment and Trio, but to listen to this cut and hear that it is just as formidable and lives up to Glasper's challenge to create excellent music, I'm very impressed.  I am a pro music student who never stops learning, and even though my operating genre is gospel, THIS is also music I eat and drink daily.  So thank you, Derrick, for living up to the standard and creating another project to look up to.  I hope to take what I am taking in through your music and translate it to gospel.  Will it reach the masses?  Stay tuned. 

Georgios Drossinos

The combination of Hodge's bass line and Common's lyrics is simply magical 

HDentmusic

love the sound!! Real music speaks through the hearts and minds of many.. keep painting...

Ronald Coley

This is an EXCELLENT song!

James Paton Music

So fresh!!! Love the jazz/hip hop vibe! Can't wait for Derek's album!

Divinity Roxx

Love this bass player!

AZUbius

This version is slightly different from the actual album version, and I must say this version is my favourite. It must be a refined studio reference version

Jerry Williams

Derrick Hodge and the whole Robert Glasper Experience is off the chain.  These guys gel together.  Great Jazz music.  Cassy I don't hear you on this but you my dude as well! Peace

Anni Pohto

Love this. Amazing music.

Suzette Mayweather

Love it!

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