Today
Jimmie Rodgers Lyrics


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Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out
Before I get out

I wanted more
Than life could ever grant me
Bored by the chore
Of saving face

Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out

Pink ribbon scars
That never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Were bruised and restrained
My belly stings

Today is
Today is
Today is
The greatest day

I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you

Today is the greatest
Today is the greatest day




Today is the greatest day
That I have ever really known

Overall Meaning

Jimmie Rodgers's "Today" is a song that speaks about seizing the present moment and living life to the fullest. The lyrics emphasize that there's no point in worrying about tomorrow as it is far away and unsure. The song is a reminder to enjoy every moment because today may very well be the greatest day we ever have known. The artist emphasizes that living for today is far more important than living for tomorrow, and there's no need to wait for tomorrow to have the best day of our life.


The first verse describes the day as being the greatest ever known and also emphasizes that tomorrow is far too long to wait for something better. The second verse emphasizes that the artist wanted more from life, but life could never grant that to him, and so he got bored with the chore of saving face. The third verse talks about the physical scars that remind us of our past actions, and the artist has tried hard to cleanse these regrets. However, despite having his angel wings restrained, today, he believes is the greatest day of his life.


The song's chorus repeats that today is the greatest day he has ever known. He is ready to even tear his heart out and burn his eyes out to enjoy this day to the fullest. The last verse ends with the artist wanting to turn on those who are listening to him, spreading positivity and the message of living for today.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is the greatest
Today is the most significant and memorable day of my life.


Day I've ever known
It is the most important day I've ever experienced.


Can't live for tomorrow,
I cannot focus on tomorrow because it is too distant to think about.


Tomorrow's much too long
Tomorrow feels like an eternity away in terms of waiting for it.


I'll burn my eyes out
I would rather suffer and endure great pain than face what's ahead of me.


Before I get out
I would rather die than face the reality of tomorrow.


I wanted more
I desired more than what was possible in life.


Than life could ever grant me
My desires were beyond what life could offer me in terms of satisfaction.


Bored by the chore
I am sick of the routine.


Of saving face
I am tired of pretending to be someone I am not.


Can't wait for tomorrow
I am eager for tomorrow to come as soon as possible.


I might not have that long
I am uncertain about my future and how long I have left.


I'll tear my heart out
I would rather be in great physical and emotional pain than face the reality of tomorrow.


Pink ribbon scars
I have scars that are visible and never fade away.


That never forget
These scars remain with me forever.


I tried so hard
I did everything possible to achieve my desires.


To cleanse these regrets
I tried to get rid of my remorse and regrets, but I couldn't.


My angel wings
My innocence and purity were taken away from me.


Were bruised and restrained
I was hurt and held back from moving forward.


My belly stings
I feel intense pain in my stomach.


I want to turn you on
I want to inspire and motivate you.


Today is the greatest day
Today is the most exceptional day, and I am grateful for it.


That I have ever really known
I have never experienced anything like this before.




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Written by: Randy Sparks

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