Just For Today
George Harrison Lyrics
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I could try to live through this day only
Not deal with all life's problems
Just for today
If just for one night
I could feel not sad and lonely
Not be my own life's problem
If just (for) today
I could try to live through this day only
Not deal with all life's problems
Just for today
If just for one night
I could feel not sad and lonely
Not be my own life's problem
Just for one night
Just for today
I could try to live through this day only
Not deal with all life's problems
Just for today
Just for today
, George Harrison sings about the desire to live in the present moment and not worry about life's troubles, even if just for a day or a night. The repetition of "not deal with all life's problems" and "not be my own life's problem" illustrates a sense of overwhelming burden and responsibility. Harrison may be implying that we often get caught up in the stress and chaos of daily life and forget to appreciate the present moment, which is all we truly have. In essence, the song serves as a reminder for listeners to live in the moment and enjoy life, just for today.
The lyrics were written during a difficult time in Harrison's life when he was struggling with alcohol addiction and a crumbling marriage. Many interpret the song as a reflection of Harrison's personal struggle and his search for inner peace. The simple yet poignant message of the song struck a chord with fans, making it a popular track on his 1987 album Cloud Nine.
Line by Line Meaning
Just for today
The singer is asking to focus on living through only one day without dealing with life's problems.
I could try to live through this day only
The singer is willing to make an effort to live through just one day.
Not deal with all life's problems
The singer wants to avoid dealing with all the problems life brings on this day.
Just for today
The singer repeats the first line to emphasize his request.
If just for one night
The singer is willing to try just for one night to temporarily escape feeling sad and lonely.
I could feel not sad and lonely
The singer wishes to experience living without feeling sad and lonely on this one night.
Not be my own life's problem
The singer wishes that he himself isn't the reason for his own sadness and loneliness.
Just for one night
The singer repeats the second verse to emphasize his desire.
If just (for) today
The singer repeats the first verse with slightly changed wording, to remind himself of his request.
I could try to live through this day only
The singer is willing to make an effort to live through just one day.
Not deal with all life's problems
The singer wants to avoid dealing with all the problems life brings on this day.
Just for today
The singer repeats the first line to end the song as he began it, emphasizing his request.
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Written by: George Harrison
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