The "classic" lineup of Jefferson Airplane, from October 1966 to February 1970, was Marty Balin (vocals), Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Grace Slick (vocals), Jorma Kaukonen (lead guitar, vocals), Jack Casady (bass), and Spencer Dryden (drums). Marty Balin left the band in 1971. After 1972, Jefferson Airplane effectively split into two groups. Kaukonen and Casady moved on full time to their own band, Hot Tuna. Slick, Kantner, and the remaining members of Jefferson Airplane recruited new members and regrouped as Jefferson Starship in 1974, with Marty Balin eventually joining them. Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and was presented with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Spencer Dryden died on January 11, 2005.
Both Signe Anderson and Paul Kantner died on January 28, 2016.
Marty Balin died on September 27, 2018
Today
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics
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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
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
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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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
@carlinraton1
"Today"
©1967
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
Jefferson Airplane
Marty Balin, Jack Casady,
Spencer Dryden, Paul Kantner,
Jorma Kaukonen & Grace Slick
@patriciamaisch8991
John Maisch checking in. I STILL LOVE THIS SONG. Been 3 years since my last post. CANCER IS GONE. Great medical team in Tucson came thru with great treatment. THANKS TO ALL, for your loving replies 4 years ago, when I was SO fearful of the path ahead. Raining today in Tucson. Simply a great day to rock back and listen to some great music from the 1960's.
@yvettemoore1228
What fantastic news! May you stay well for many more years.
@sarongeddy4334
that's fantastic!
@alexismandujano2309
Patricia Maisch rock on family, im from 97 but my heart feels like it is from your generation, many blessings and many hugs. Peace and Love
~sincerely
alexis
@edie9330
I'm so happy your cancer is in check and gone! My niece had stage 5 metastatic liver cancer of the breast and is cancer free, she actually received radiation twice and had chemo burns so bad on her feet she couldn't walk, but she is still with us, that was 9 yrs ago. There is much hope in the world for survivors of cancer, will keep you in my prayers, SO happy for your diagnosis. Stay well my friend.
@brentbaker954
Glad to hear!!
@patriciamaisch8991
This week I was informed I have the cancer. I am 67 and lived through the very best of the 1960's. I find my god in the places man has not touched yet. I encourage all the kids of the 1960's to find such a spot for themselves and quietly reflect on just how very lucky we were to have been born into that time and music. It was an amazing time for me and my friends. As for alone. I am never alone as long as there is a new flower to view or a blue sky to enjoy or a old jefferson airplane song to listen to. Some day we will all leave here and go to a place where woodstock is every day! Fireworks just now going off here in Tucson. Its New Year"s eve and I just made a new year with great music. Enjoy the moment, its all we have. Love and Peace to all.
@rickbissell8678
+Patricia Maisch That was a beautiful comment. God Bless you and good luck.
@susanallen1929
+Patricia Maisch Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for the memories I have.. I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything, and it was a great time to be a kid. I live alone, but like you I don't feel alone as long as I have the old songs to enjoy. Hope you continue to find peace, and thanks again for the reminder.
@NightTerrorGameplays
+Patricia Maisch Love and Peace to you as well. God bless, Wish you luck with everything.