Not Today
Jump Little Children Lyrics
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nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah
I'm sure someone would notice if I seemed...
nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah
Out of touch or hard to find.
But not today.
I don't mind being lonely once in a while.
But not today.
I'm sure someone would hear me across the miles
nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah
If I'm outta touch or way behind.
But not today.
chorus:
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone smiles away.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone is miles away.
I've never really been that hard to find.
nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah
But not today.
I'm sure that I could keep it off my mind...
nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah
If I'm out of touch or out of mind.
But not today.
chorus
Hey, hey!
On any other day.
Hey, hey!
On any other day.
Hey, hey!
On any other day.
Hey, hey!
But not today.
On any other day
But not today.
Everyone is miles away.
The song "Not Today" by Jump Little Children seems to describe the feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world around us. The singer acknowledges that, in general, someone would notice if they were out of touch or hard to find. But on this particular day, the singer seems resigned to feeling alone and neglected, even though they acknowledge that they aren't usually hard to find. The chorus emphasizes the idea that, on any other day, things might be different ("Not today/On any other day, but not today").
The repetition of the "nah nah nah" sounds in the verses almost seems like a way to deflect attention away from the singer's true feelings. They're almost like a mask or a barrier to shield the singer from the vulnerability of admitting that they do, in fact, feel disconnected from everyone else. The verses build to the point where the singer admits that, in general, they don't mind being lonely sometimes. But today, it's different.
Overall, the song seems to touch on universal emotions that most people have probably felt at some point. Even though we might logically know that people care about us and would notice if we were gone, there are times when it feels like we're invisible or forgotten. The repetition of the phrase "not today" reinforces the idea that these feelings are temporary and that tomorrow (or any other day) might be different.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sure someone would hear me if I scream.
I am confident that if I make any noise, someone would listen to me.
I'm sure someone would notice if I seemed...
I am certain that if I appear different, someone would take notice.
Out of touch or hard to find.
If I lose connection or become inaccessible, people would still look for me.
But not today.
Today is different. No one will care or pay attention.
I don't mind being lonely once in a while.
I can handle being alone on some days.
I'm sure someone would hear me across the miles
Even if I am far away, someone would hear me out.
If I'm outta touch or way behind.
When I am unavailable or lagging behind, someone would still acknowledge me.
But not today.
But not on this particular day. No one would reach out to me.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
I wish today was like any other day when people would care, but not today.
Everyone smiles away.
Everyone is ignoring me and carrying on with their happy lives.
I've never really been that hard to find.
I have always been within easy reach and never far away.
I'm sure that I could keep it off my mind...
I am confident that I could manage my thoughts and emotions well.
If I'm out of touch or out of mind.
Except when I am not reachable, and people forget about me.
But not today.
But not today. No one would care.
Hey, hey! On any other day.
Any other day would be better than this, but not today.
But not today. Everyone is miles away.
But today, everyone is far away, and I am left alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAY CLIFFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Big_Dan_420
Thank you! Awesome Tune!
@elijahscott896
This song is so good why doesn’t this have more views
@CHill-lg6mj
Finally found this song. Popped in my head 20 yrs later. Thought it was Guster but nope
@GeraldZecker
Same.
@lexilibby
[Lyrics]
I'm sure someone would hear me if I scream.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
I'm sure someone would notice if I seemed...
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Out of touch or hard to find.
But not today.
I don't mind being lonely once in a while.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
But not today.
I'm sure someone would hear me across the miles
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
If I'm outta touch or way behind.
But not today.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone smiles away.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone is miles away.
I've never really been that hard to find.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
But not today.
I'm sure that I could keep it off my mind...
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
If I'm out of touch or out of mind.
But not today.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone smiles away.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone is miles away.
Hey, hey! But not today.
On any other day. But not today.
Everyone is miles away.
I'm sure someone would hear me if I scream.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
I'm sure someone would notice if I seemed...
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Out of touch or hard to find.
But not today.
I'm sure someone would hear me if I scream.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
If I'm out of touch or hard to find.
But not today.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone smiles away.
Not today. On any other day, but not today.
Everyone is miles away.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Hey, hey! On any other day.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Hey, hey! On any other day.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Hey, hey! On any other day.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
Hey, hey! But not today.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)
On any other day. But not today.
(nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah,nah)