Today
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics


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Today, I feel like pleasing you
More than before
Today, I know what I want to do
But I don't know what for
To be living for you
Is all I want to do
To be loving you
It'll all be there
When my dreams come true

Today, you'll make me say
That I somehow have changed
Today, you'll look into my eyes
I'm just not the same
To be any more than all I am
Would be a lie
I'm so full of love
I could burst apart
And start to cry

Today, everything you want
I swear it will all come true
Today, I realize how much
I'm in love with you
With you standing here
I could tell the world
What it means to love
To go on from here
I can't use words
They don't say enough

Please, please listen to me




It's taken so long to come true
It's all for you, all for you

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Jefferson Airplane's Today express a sentiment of wanting to please the person the singer is addressing more than ever before. It's evident that today feels especially significant to the singer, as they have a clear vision of what they want to do - though they're unsure of what purpose it serves. The lyrics then make a strong declaration of the singer's devotion, expressing that they want everything they do to revolve around and be for the person they're addressing, and that they're full of love to the point of being overwhelmed.


The second verse carries on in the same vein, with the singer acknowledging that they've changed since the person last saw them. They express how being anything other than completely themselves, in this moment, would be insincere. They then delve into a particularly heartfelt and candid admission of how deeply in love they are with the person they're addressing. The final verse takes a turn towards pleading, with the singer asking the person to listen, telling them how long it's taken for these feelings to come true, and that everything they are doing, is for this one person.


All in all, the lyrics of Today are a declaration of pure and overwhelming love. They paint a vivid picture of a moment so significant and powerful that words are not enough. The singer is laying themselves bare and presenting their heart to the person they adore, promising to make all of their dreams come true.


Line by Line Meaning

Today, I feel like pleasing you
I am feeling particularly generous and want to do whatever it takes to make you happy today.


More than before
This feeling is even stronger than it has been in the past.


Today, I know what I want to do
I have a clear idea of what I want to do today.


But I don't know what for
However, I am not exactly sure of the reason why I want to do it.


To be living for you
I want my whole life to revolve around you.


Is all I want to do
I have no other ambitions in life besides being with you.


To be loving you
Falling in love with you is the only thing on my mind.


It'll all be there
All the love I have for you and everything I'm feeling will still be present.


When my dreams come true
I feel confident that all my dreams will come true with you by my side.


Today, you'll make me say
Today, you will bring something out of me that I haven't said before.


That I somehow have changed
After being with you, I've realized that something within me has shifted.


Today, you'll look into my eyes
Through eye contact, you will be able to see the depth of my emotions more clearly today.


I'm just not the same
I am not the same person I was before I met you.


To be any more than all I am
To be anything other than completely myself would be false and insincere.


Would be a lie
I am nothing but genuine in my love for you.


I'm so full of love
I am overflowing with love for you.


I could burst apart
I am so overwhelmed by my feelings that it feels like I could explode.


And start to cry
This intense emotion might even bring me to tears.


Today, everything you want
Whatever it is that you desire today, I promise to make it happen.


I swear it will all come true
I am making a heartfelt promise that I will do everything in my power to make your wishes a reality.


Today, I realize how much
In this moment, I have come to understand the immense depth of my love for you.


I'm in love with you
I am completely and totally in love with you.


With you standing here
Just having you next to me is bringing to light how much I love you.


I could tell the world
The strength of my feelings is so great that I want to share them with the whole world.


What it means to love
I want to explain and express what it truly means to be in love with someone.


To go on from here
I want to continue to move forward in our relationship and see where our love will take us.


I can't use words
I cannot express the depth of my feelings with mere words.


They don't say enough
Words cannot fully capture the extent of my love.


Please, please listen to me
I implore you to hear what I am saying.


It's taken so long to come true
Finally being able to express my love for you like this has been a long time coming.


It's all for you, all for you
Everything I am and everything I do is for you and your love.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martyn J. Buchwald, Paul L Kantner

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@thebirdofhermestarot777

Today, I feel like pleasing you
More than before
Today, I know what I want to do
But I don't know what for
To be living for you
Is all I want to do
To be loving you
It'll all be there
When my dreams come true
Today, you'll make me say
That I somehow have changed
Today, you'll look into my eyes
I'm just not the same
To be any more than all I am
Would be a lie
I'm so full of love
I could burst apart
And start to cry
Today, everything you want
I swear it will all come true
Today, I realize how much
I'm in love with you
With you standing here
I could tell the world
What it means to love
To go on from here
I can't use words
They don't say enough
Please, please listen to me
It's taken so long to come true
It's all for you, all for you



@Sarahbagelsx

Lyrics:
Today, I feel like pleasing you more than before
Today, I know what I wanna do, but I don’t know what for

To be living for you is all I want to do
To be loving you it’ll all be there when my dreams come true

Today you’ll make me say that I somehow have changed
Today you’ll look into my eyes, I’m just not the same

To be any more than all I am would be a lie
I’m so full of love I could burst apart and start to cry

Today, everything you want I swear it all will come true
Today, I realize how much I’m in love with you

With you standing here, I could tell the world what it means to love
To go on from here, I can’t use words they don’t say enough

Please, please listen to me
It’s taken so long to come true
And it’s all for you, all for you



@marieblue

In this heartfelt folk rock ballad, Marty Balin sings about discovering his best self through the love of another. It’s a sentiment that made “Today” (1966) a favorite at wedding and tribute ceremonies.

Unlike Jefferson Airplane’s debut album, “Jefferson Airplane Takes off” (1966), which includes several tunes penned by Marty Balin and Paul Kantner, this is the sole lay on “Surrealistic Pillow” (1967) that is credited to both founding members.

Balin claimed that he authored “Today” (1967) in order to get to know Tony Bennett and, above all, to offer the song to the elder artist so he could - maybe - interpret and record it❕(AND WHY NOT⁉️)

While the Airplane were working in Studio B, the Rolling Stones were in Studio A, and Mr Bennett was in Studio C. Balin and the Stones hanged out and decided they all wanted to meet “the last of the great crooners”*.

Their common wish to encounter the legendary performer was not fulfilled, and “Today” remained an Airplane piece. In fact, it ended up being one of their most enduring hits❕

All this shows one fact : on the one hand, celebrities are idols to their fans, but on the other hand, those personalities are fans of their own idols, just like the rest of us‼️ 💚🎶💙

* In 2021, Anthony Dominick Benedetto, a.k.a.Tony Bennett, broke the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to release an album of new material (“Love For Sale”), at the age of 95 years and 60 days❕



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@dalecross6888

I wrote this song, on a piece of blue construction paper, to my gfriend when she was 16 yo! She still has it to this day! We have now been married now for 50 yrs. The most beautiful song ever written! stands the test of time!

@dalecross6888

@ARACHNID SPIDER CONGRATS!! To
You and the Mrs.! ...and Many More! Here, try this Song!😎

@samsebibog

You didn't write this song. Marty and Paul did it!!!

@noelsalisbury7448

​@@samsebibog I guess there was a word missing somewhere......was it "out" ?😉

@noelsalisbury7448

That's a beautiful Love Story ❤❤ to you both .

@zackone6829

So cool, super cool 👍🏻💪🏻👏

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@laspaceboy

RIP Dad. Miss you! 1953-2020. Navy Vietnam Vet. DDG-33, USS Parsons.

@IlGattonero13

So very sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort.

@bobsloane2329

RIP 🙏

@JustinTimeForParties

When did he serve?

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