Start Today
Gorilla Biscuits Lyrics
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I guess it's not as precious as it seems
Because I found the time for hanging out
And talking on the phone
What should I expect, now that my time is free
And you're nowhere to be found
Next time I'll try
It won't pass me by
Procrastinate it can wait, I put it off
Let's start today, let's start today
My room's a mess and I can't get dressed
I gotta be out by eight o'clock
Deep inside I know the answer
Well there's no time like the present
And I'd like to hang out but who doesn't
I've made enough mistakes for this lifetime
Now I'm here to make amends
Next time I'll try
For the first time in my life
It won't pass me by
Procrastinate it can wait, I put it off
Next time I'll try
For the first time in my life
It won't pass me by
Procrastinate it can wait, I put it off
The first verse of Gorilla Biscuits' "Start Today" is about the singer's realization that while someone was constantly bugging him for his time and attention, he didn't seem to value it as much as he should have. Now that he's suddenly got free time, that person is nowhere to be found. In a broader sense, the lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on how we often take the people in our lives for granted until it's too late. The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking action now rather than procrastinating and waiting for another day that may never come.
The second verse provides a more specific example of procrastination and the consequences that can come with it. The singer hasn't gotten dressed or cleaned his room even though he has to leave soon, and he knows he needs to make some changes in his life. He recognizes that there's no better time than the present to start making those changes and tries to motivate himself to take action.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday you were on my back just to get my time
You used to constantly bother me to spend time with you
I guess it's not as precious as it seems
Maybe my time wasn't as valuable as I thought it was
Because I found the time for hanging out and talking on the phone
I was able to spend some time with you and chat on the phone
What should I expect, now that my time is free and you're nowhere to be found
Now that I have more free time, I don't know what to expect from you since you're not around
Next time I'll try for the first time in my life
I will make an effort to do things differently in the future
It won't pass me by procrastinate it can wait, I put it off
I won't let opportunities slip by anymore and I won't procrastinate on important tasks
Let's start today, let's start today
We can begin making positive changes right now
My room's a mess and I can't get dressed I gotta be out by eight o'clock
I need to clean up my space and get ready quickly because I have somewhere to be
Deep inside I know the answer well there's no time like the present
I already have the solution to my problem and I should take action immediately
And I'd like to hang out but who doesn't
I would enjoy spending time with you, but that's not really the point
I've made enough mistakes for this lifetime now I'm here to make amends
I've messed up a lot in the past, but I want to make things right now
Lyrics © KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, Songtrust Ave
Written by: WALTER SCHREIFELS, TRADITIONAL (PD)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stefanoCaricato
Track List:
New Direction - 0:00
Stand Still - 2:28
Degradation - 4:36
Good Intentions - 6:11
Forgotten - 6:40
Things We Say - 8:11
Start Today - 9:54
Two Sides - 11:57
First Failure - 14:01
Competition - 15:41
Time Flies - 17:45
Cats And Dogs - 19:30
Sitting Around At Home (Buzzcocks) - 21:06
Biscuit Power - 22:50
@kylecabrera3034
Track list:
"New Direction" – 2:29
"Stand Still" – 2:08
"Degradation" – 1:35
"Good Intentions" – 0:29
"Forgotten" – 1:32
"Things We Say" – 1:42
"Start Today" – 2:04
"Two Sides" – 2:04
"First Failure" – 1:40
"Competition" – 2:04
"Time Flies" – 1:45
"Cats And Dogs" – 1:36
"Sitting Around at Home" – 1:43
"Biscuit Power" – 1:24
@michaelgraham9774
This music makes me wanna be a nicer human being but also break things at the same time.
@cshawn8011
you´re so god damn right!
@reidellis1988
Good on you!
@ExUSSailor
That's the NYHC dichotomy!
@zedsmith6338
I've never heard it expressed that way, but you're goddamn fuckin bang on.
@jsunnj76
@Anon Nymous Hipster Alert...But yeah all inclusive you rock man
@strobolazer4082
Had this shit on repeat back in 1989 when i was 14 years old.
Skateboarding, Straight Edge Hardcore and my friends. Life was and still is good ❤️
@chadsudhikam3883
My parents smoked I found most of my music through skateboarding. Them, Minor Threat and Insted.
@sedativeman
This album is one of the most healing albums of all time.
@cshawn8011
This is a fuckin psychotherapy! And it works!