Today
Eiffel 65 Lyrics


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I'm saying good morning but it's not that way
I should be blaming the weather today
Or is it that noisy sledge hammer
Of my freaky neighbor
It's kinda early to talk right now
Later on we can work it out
So why don't you understand
That I'm off the hook and wanna be alone
All I want is breakfast right now
To get this morning rolling on somehow
I beginning to smile with cheesecake (?)
Now I feel awake and so I
Just don't care
Although that somebody drives without care
It was sunny but now it's raining
And I wonder why I'm complaining cause

I am standing proudly today
There is nothing to complain of
And everything will roll on

I am standing proudly today
And there is no special reason
That makes me smile throughout the seasons

I am standing proudly today
There is nothing to complain of
And everything will roll on

I am standing proudly today
Because I'm feeling happy inside
And it is building on my outside

Suddenly I can feel the sunny rays
Even though it's cloudy today
Took their mind off of the noisy sledge hammer
Of my freaky neighbor
I know that it becomes kinda tough
Holding back not blowing up
If there's a discussion
I try to hold on
Avoiding all distractions
It's not a matter of wrong or right
There's no winner when there's a fight
I can tell that I'm feeling lighter
Everything is brighter and so I
Just don't care
Although that somebody drives without care
It was sunny but now it's raining
And I wonder why I'm complaining cause

I am standing proudly today
There is nothing to complain of
And everything will roll on

I am standing proudly today
And there is no special reason
That makes me smile throughout the seasons

I am standing proudly today
There is nothing to complain of
And everything will roll on

I am standing proudly today
Because I'm feeling happy inside
And it is building on my outside

[Scat part]

I am standing proudly today
(I don't know what he says)




I am standing proudly today
(Don't know what he says)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eiffel 65's song, "Today," depict a person waking up with a negative outlook on the day ahead. The singer tries to make conversation, blaming the weather or their noisy neighbor for the sour mood. However, they come to realize that they are "off the hook and wanna be alone." All they want is breakfast, and they feel better after eating it. The song then shifts as the singer becomes more positive and starts to see the good things around them. Even though it's cloudy and raining, they feel the "sunny rays" and become happier. The refrain of "I am standing proudly today" signifies the singer's newfound confidence and appreciation for life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm saying good morning but it's not that way
Although I'm greeting you with a pleasant 'good morning,' I am not feeling that way inside.


I should be blaming the weather today
Instead of attributing my negative mood to external factors, I should take responsibility for how I feel.


Or is it that noisy sledge hammer
Perhaps my neighbor's loud construction work is contributing to my frustration.


Of my freaky neighbor
I am using an adjective like 'freaky' to describe my neighbor, which is probably unfair and unhelpful.


It's kinda early to talk right now
I'm not feeling ready or willing to engage in a serious conversation at the moment.


Later on we can work it out
Given some time, we can resolve any issues or conflicts between us that are causing tension.


So why don't you understand
I am feeling frustrated that the other person is not able to empathize with my perspective or feelings.


That I'm off the hook and wanna be alone
I am not looking for someone else to solve my problems, and in fact would prefer to have some space and time to myself.


All I want is breakfast right now
Instead of engaging in an emotional conversation, I simply want to focus on a small pleasure like eating breakfast.


To get this morning rolling on somehow
By enjoying breakfast, it will help me get my morning going in a positive direction.


I beginning to smile with cheesecake (?)
The act of eating cheesecake is bringing me a small amount of joy or happiness.


Now I feel awake and so I
Eating breakfast (and the cheesecake in particular) has given me an energy boost and lifted my mood.


Just don't care
I'm feeling more indifferent to the things that were bothering me earlier (like the neighbor's noise).


Although that somebody drives without care
Even though other people around me may not be behaving considerately, I am trying to focus on my own emotional state and not let them affect me negatively.


It was sunny but now it's raining
The weather changing from sunny to rainy could be seen as a metaphor for my own shifting emotional states.


And I wonder why I'm complaining cause
I recognize that I'm experiencing good things as well as bad, and I should focus on the positives instead of dwelling on the negatives.


I am standing proudly today
I am feeling confident and content in my current state.


There is nothing to complain of
I am not experiencing any significant issues or problems in my life.


And everything will roll on
I trust that things will continue to progress and develop in a positive direction.


And there is no special reason
There isn't anything in particular happening today that's making me feel happy, it's just a general sense of well-being.


That makes me smile throughout the seasons
This feeling of happiness is not just a fleeting moment, but a deeper sense of positivity and contentment that will last throughout the long term.


Because I'm feeling happy inside
My happiness is coming from within me, and not from external factors (like the weather or other people's actions).


And it is building on my outside
My internal sense of happiness is helping me project a positive attitude and demeanor to those around me.


I don't know what he says
Placeholder for the scatting part where the lyrics are unclear.


Don't know what he says
Placeholder for the scatting part where the lyrics are unclear.




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Comments from YouTube:

Laurenator

WOW.
Acoustic Eiffel 65 eh?
Im sad this isn't as popular as the other songs..
because this sounds awesome!!

Mary Martell

'There's no winner when theres a fight" is a lyric in this song that is totally and completely true. Everyone here is here to listen to the song and not argue over something small, okay? Remember this: Don't sweat the small stuff.

Dirt Reapers

Beg to differ just ask my neighbor who trespassed on my property last year over 4th of July fireworks....he shoved me I broke his jaw....pretty sure I won 🤷🏼‍♂️

awsm253

this may not be one of their better song but they deserve respect!

Cambridgeport90

It's not until you listen to almost acoustic songs like this that you actually hear his truly beautiful voice without that much autotune on it... I'm forgetting his name... Love Eiffel 65 to this day, and it's 2022.

Dave' D!

Very Good Song :)

Fadeintodust

I absolutely love this song, but I like Oggi better truth be told

Linda Deshommes

i <3. eiffel 65:) today is a gud day.....

Javier Fito

I`m Standing proudly TODAY =D

power4energy

i prefer italian's version u.u

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