The music video was directed by comic book artist Jamie Hewlett, the co-creater and artist behind Gorillaz. This was the band’s first music video.
Tomorrow Comes Today
Gorillaz Lyrics
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(We) got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me roll
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah yeah yeah
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
Stereo I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
(Da da da da da da da da)
(Da da da da da da da da)
(Da da da da da da da da)
The opening lyrics of Gorillaz's song "Tomorrow Comes Today" express feelings of isolation and disconnect from the world. The singer explains that while everyone is present, there is no tool to capture or represent their surroundings. The camera, which could capture moments of joy and happiness, is absent, leaving them in a state of eternal sequel. However, the lyrics also suggest an escape in the form of music. The digital, synthetic sound of the song -- the antithesis of the organic and natural -- transports the singer to a realm which they feel more at home in.
The second verse of the song takes on a more uplifting tone. The artist says that they desire sound in stereo, leading the joyless existence behind. The singer is not content with the stagnant and fixed life they seem to be living. They imply that they may not be here for long and feel that they are wasting their valuable time. Nevertheless, they offer a glimmer of hope: they will pay the price when the dawn breaks the monotony of their existence.
Overall, "Tomorrow Comes Today" is ultimately about escape. It explores the feeling of being stuck or isolated and seeks to transcend beyond that limited space. It is about finding a way to live beyond one's immediate surroundings and to break out of our stagnancy.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's here with me
I am surrounded by people, but I feel disconnected from them.
(We) got no camera to see
We do not have a camera to capture and preserve our memories.
Don't think I'm all in this world
I do not feel like I belong in this world.
The camera won't let me roll
The camera does not allow me to be spontaneous and genuine.
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The judgement of society does not appreciate or recognize our inner worth and spirit.
The digital won't let me go
The digital world has a grip on my life and I cannot escape it.
Yeah yeah yeah
Expression of frustration, boredom or detachment.
I'll pay (yeah yeah yeah)
I am willing to pay the price for my actions, past or future.
When tomorrow
Looking forward to the future, anticipating changes or opportunities.
Tomorrow comes today
The future is happening now, and we need to be present and proactive to make the most of it.
Stereo I want it on
I crave music to keep me company and express my emotions.
It's taken me far too long
I have been wandering aimlessly for a long time, missing out on chances to grow or achieve.
I don't think I'll be here too long
I have a sense of mortality and urgency, feeling that I need to make the most of my time.
(Da da da da da da da da)
Non-verbal expression of uncertainty, transition or expectation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, JAMIE HEWLETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@communicationdeficit
This video was mostly filmed around Soho, in London. Here's some places I've found in it.
1:44 is La Reash, which closed down some years back, and is now Wan's Tea Room at 23 Greek Street, Soho, Greater London
1:51 is Vauxhall Bridge, with St. Paul's Cathedral in the back
1:56 is the Thames viewed from Waterloo Bridge. The bridge you can see in the foreground is Hungerford and Golden Jubilee Bridge. The London Eye is visible on the left, to the right, the Ministry of Defense building, and in the center, just barely visible through 2D, is Parliament.
1:57 is Waterloo Bridge again, this time with St. Paul's and Horizon 22 in the background.
2:06 is The Lyric, in Soho, a club at 17 Great Windmill St., where there is curiously no Great Windmill to be seen
2:10 is Ronnie Scott's, just up the road at 39 Great Windmill St. Still no windmill to be seen!
2:20 is 24 Brewer Street, also in Soho . t's now a Chilango.
2:46 is Piccadilly Circus. This whole segment is filmed in the general area, but is near impossible to find exactly.
2:52 99% sure that's St. Paul's again.
That was fun!
@lucassantoscosta7695
Lyrics:
Everybody's here with me
(we) Got no camera to see
Don't think I'm not all in this world
The camera won't let me go
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay (yeah yeah yeah)
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
Stereo I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm not all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
(Da da da da da da da da)
@soulkingdomlol2474
Lyrics:
Everybody's here with me
Got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me go
The verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah yeah yeah, I'll pay
(Yeah, yeah)
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
Stereo, I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah yeah yeah, I'll pay
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
(Yeah, yeah)
@arthurcantorvevo
Gorillaz - Tomorrow Comes Today "Lyrics"
Lyrics:
Everybody's here with me
Got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me go
The verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll pay (yeah, yeah)
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
Stereo, I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll pay
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
Thank You, Gorillaz!
@aristageman5761
Everybody's here with me
(We) got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me roll
And the verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay (yeah yeah yeah)
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
Stereo I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah yeah yeah
I'll pay
When tomorrow
Tomorrow comes today
@Shino_Matoii
Lyrics
Everybody's here with me
Got no camera to see
Don't think I'm all in this world
The camera won't let me go
The verdict doesn't love our soul
The digital won't let me go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll pay (yeah, yeah)
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
Stereo, I want it on
It's taken me far too long
Don't think I'm all in this world
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
I don't think I'll be here too long
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll pay
When tomorrow, tomorrow comes today
@sarahdegroot262
2D's posture then: l
2D's posture now: )
@zumiii_
Lol
@zodiacmedusa3407
i mean, he is in his 40’s
@adriananimates7448
Idk what a posture means so I don’t get the joke
@froggo8591
Adrian, basically the way you sit, stand, etc. If you stand straight you have “good posture”
@pqbdwmnu
I mean, drugs and age will do that to you
@juliotironi3134
2:09 just take a moment to appreciate noodle's backing vocals here
@cutiecreations04
She sounds so cute. She needs to sing in song machine 2.
@dariapana8365
NOW I IMAGINE HOW THEY TRIED TO EXPLAIN TO HER HOW TO SING THAT PART AND AGHHHH MY HEART
@lgrh3874
@@dariapana8365 Evil Pickle: You see Noodle this is the part you have to sing just say tomorrow comes today
Noodle: 何も分かりませんでしたがとにかくやります