With a theme centered around Smith’s mental dilapidation, there is heavy imagery present reflecting how confusion can overwhelm consciousness quickly.
Tomorrow Tomorrow
Elliott Smith Lyrics
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Wants to see you inside of me straight to over I heard the
Hammer at the lock say you're deaf and dumb and done give
Yourself another talk this time make it sound like someone the
Noise is coming out, and if it's not out now, then tomorrow
Tomorrow they took your life apart and called you failures art
They were wrong though they wont know 'til tomorrow I got
To where it led but it didn't lead to anything the noise is
Coming out, and if it's not out now, I know it's just about to
Drown tomorrow out
Elliott Smith's Tomorrow Tomorrow is a hauntingly beautiful song that portrays the struggle and frustration of inner turmoil. The lyrics "Everybody knows which way you go straight to over no one wants to see you inside of me straight to over" express a sense of feeling trapped and alone, with no one understanding the pain and emotions that the singer is going through. There is a sense of desperation and a plea for escape from the internal suffering, with "give yourself another talk this time make it sound like someone" suggesting an attempt to rationalize and talk oneself out of the negative thoughts.
The chorus "the noise is coming out, and if it's not out now, then tomorrow tomorrow" emphasizes the overwhelming feelings that the singer cannot contain, with the repetition of the word "tomorrow" expressing a sense of hopelessness and an uncertain future. The second verse explores the frustration of trying to find meaning and purpose in life, but ultimately failing. The line "tried to go to where it led but it didn't lead to anything" touches on the existential crisis of wondering about the direction and purpose of one's life, but finding no clear answer.
Overall, Tomorrow Tomorrow is a song that touches on the universal themes of loneliness, desperation, and the struggle to find meaning in life. The use of vivid imagery and poetic language creates a powerful and emotional experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows which way you go straight to over no one
Everyone is aware of your path, but no one wants to be a part of it
Wants to see you inside of me straight to over I heard the
Nobody desires or expects to have a connection with you
Hammer at the lock say you're deaf and dumb and done give
The harsh truth is that you are broken and hopeless
Yourself another talk this time make it sound like someone the
Try to convince yourself that you are worth something or someone
Noise is coming out, and if it's not out now, then tomorrow
The chaos and negativity inside is building up and will soon explode
Tomorrow they took your life apart and called you failures art
People may criticize and judge you for your mistakes, even turning them into art
They were wrong though they wont know 'til tomorrow I got
Despite the negative words, they don't know that you can still prove them wrong
Static in my head the reflected sound of everything tried to go
My mind is cluttered and replaying every mistake I have made
To where it led but it didn't lead to anything the noise is
I attempted to find direction, but it was futile and meaningless
Coming out, and if it's not out now, I know it's just about to
The turmoil inside is going to escalate and worsen further
Drown tomorrow out
Block out the uncertainty of the future and focus on the present
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Steven Paul Smith
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