Today
José González / Zero 7 Lyrics
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A film of yesterday on a broken down door
Send me something real to ignore or explore
And I'll show you all the things that I saw
Today
The words don't mean enough for us to say
For us to say
To steal the moment that we gave away
We gave away
Gave it away
Can't remember when, but it's happened before
Saw it all played out through a crack in the door
Send me something good for the way that I feel
And I'll show you all the things that I've seen
Today
The words don't mean enough for us to say
For us to say
today
To steal the moment that we gave away
We gave away
Today
We are the light that travels into space
Into space
We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space
The lyrics in José González and Zero 7's song "Today" are open to interpretation, but the overall feeling of the song is one of hope and possibility in a time of uncertainty. The opening lines reference sirens sounding out, potentially signaling the start of war, as well as a film of yesterday on a broken door. However, the singer is seeking something real to ignore or explore, suggesting a desire for a deeper understanding of the world around them. The chorus repeats the line "The words don't mean enough for us to say," which could be interpreted as a commentary on the inadequacy of language in expressing complex emotions and experiences.
The following verses continue with the theme of seeking something more, with the line "Can't remember when, but it's happened before" suggesting the possibility of repeating past mistakes. However, the singer is still hopeful and seeking something good to enhance their emotional state. The repeated line "We are the light that travels into space" suggests a connection to something greater than the individual, and the potential for transcendence beyond the limitations of the present moment. Overall, the lyrics of "Today" suggest a search for meaning and connection in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Sirens sounding out, are we going to war
The alarm bells ringing, are we headed towards a battle
A film of yesterday on a broken down door
A glimpse of the past through a shattered entrance
Send me something real to ignore or explore
Provide me with something genuine to neglect or examine further
And I'll show you all the things that I saw
I will demonstrate to you all that I have perceived
Today
At present
The words don't mean enough for us to say
Expressions don't hold enough significance to communicate our thoughts
For us to say
To express ourselves
Today
At present
To steal the moment that we gave away
To seize back the instance that we relinquished
We gave away
Voluntarily surrendered
Can't remember when, but it's happened before
Unsure when, but it has occurred previously
Saw it all played out through a crack in the door
Witnessed everything unfold through a fissure in the barrier
Send me something good for the way that I feel
Provide me with something positive to alter my current mood
And I'll show you all the things that I've seen
I will display to you all that I've encountered
We are the light that travels into space
We are the energy that journeys into the infinite expanse
We are the light that travels into space
We are the energy that travels into the vast unknown
We are the light that travels into space
We are the energy that extends into the limitless abyss
We are the light that travels into space
We are the energy that propels into the incalculable void
We are the light that travels into space
We are the energy that travels indefinitely into the unknown universe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GONZALEZ, HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER
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