Today
Junkie X.L. Lyrics


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Today is a new day
Today is for you ay
Today is a new day
Today is for you ay
All that shit that you did
Don’t let it sit in your head
Don’t let it sit you in bed
Get up and get til you live
The soul’ll get lit
Show them the gift
Show them the shit
Known to forget
Shit that’s normal as shit
Like mortals get sick
Portals to this
And morals get fixed
The moral of this
There’s a war in the midst
Peace and war in the mix
There be some more in the bit
There be some shit that you thought you’d never see
Put you in a place that you thought you’d never be
But here you are
And I can hear you all
I can
Heal you all
But you don’t hear me, ah
It’s all good
It’s all love
It’s all love
We live
And we learn
When it’s done
We get
In return
What we’ve done
We live
And we learn
Til we done
Today is a new day
Today is for you ay
Today is a new day
Today is for you ay
Step back
It’s just a minor setback
Just remind yourself that
Control your mind and then act
A thoughts no minor impact
I put mine in a rap
Then I put mine in the past
Find sublime in a flash
If I don’t find my peace I might crash
Purposefully I might add
Please don’t worry bout me
Or my bag
While I work on my chi
Am I bad
Fuck all the talking, lead by example
Meaningless ramble
Leave me to handle
The thoughts that divide
Til I find peace that I can hand you
It’s just a sample
From me and you
Inner truth
Enter you
Then you see the proof
The energy
Sent from me
Really be from you
So when you feel alone
You really home




Yea, when you feel alone
You really known

Overall Meaning

In "Today," Junkie X.L. speaks on the idea of renewal and the power of repentance. The beginning of the song introduces the idea of wiping the slate clean with lines like "Today is a new day" and "All that shit that you did / Don't let it sit in your head / Don't let it sit you in bed / Get up and get 'til you live." These lyrics encourage listeners to embrace a sense of purpose and take control of their lives, instead of being weighed down by past mistakes. The line "The moral of this / There's a war in the midst / Peace and war in the mix" suggests that there can be both light and darkness within oneself, but ultimately, it's up to the individual to choose which direction they want to go in. Junkie X.L. concludes with the idea that finding one's inner truth will make them feel less lonely.


Overall, "Today" is a song about starting anew through personal growth and inner reflection. The lyrics encourage listeners to let go of past mistakes and move forward with their lives, emphasizing the idea of taking control of one's own destiny. The song's hopeful message speaks to anyone looking to make positive changes in their life, and its focus on repentance and renewal offers a sense of encouragement to listeners who might be struggling.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is a new day
Every day offers a fresh start


Today is for you ay
Today's potential is yours to cultivate


All that shit that you did
Don't let your past define you


Don’t let it sit in your head
Don't let your mistakes weigh on your mind


Don’t let it sit you in bed
Don't let your mistakes hold you back


Get up and get til you live
Seize life and live it to the fullest


The soul’ll get lit
Your spirit will shine


Show them the gift
Share your talents with the world


Show them the shit
Expose the truth


Known to forget
It's easy to forget


Shit that’s normal as shit
Things that are commonplace


Like mortals get sick
Even the strongest can falter


Portals to this
Gateways to new experiences


And morals get fixed
Personal values can improve


The moral of this
The lesson to learn from this


There’s a war in the midst
Conflict is ever-present


Peace and war in the mix
There is both harmony and discord


There be some more in the bit
There is more to life than meets the eye


There be some shit that you thought you’d never see
Life can surprise you


Put you in a place that you thought you’d never be
Take you to unexpected destinations


But here you are
You are in the present


And I can hear you all
I can sense your presence


I can Heal you all
I can offer comfort and guidance


But you don’t hear me, ah
Sometimes we don't listen to what we need


It’s all good
Everything is going to be okay


It’s all love
Love is always present


We live
We are alive


And we learn
We gain wisdom through experience


When it’s done
When life is over


We get in return
We reap what we sow


What we’ve done
Our actions define us


Til we done
Until we pass away


Step back
Take a moment to reflect


It’s just a minor setback
Problems can be overcome


Just remind yourself that
Strengthen your resolve


Control your mind and then act
Mental preparation is key


A thoughts no minor impact
Thoughts can have a significant impact


I put mine in a rap
I express myself through music


Then I put mine in the past
I move on from negative thoughts


Find sublime in a flash
Achieve peace of mind quickly


If I don’t find my peace I might crash
Lack of inner peace can lead to trouble


Purposefully I might add
I do this with intention


Please don’t worry bout me
Don't fret about my well-being


Or my bag
Or my possessions


While I work on my chi
While I focus on my inner harmony


Am I bad
Am I doing something wrong?


Fuck all the talking, lead by example
Actions speak louder than words


Meaningless ramble
Pointless chatter


Leave me to handle
Let me take care of it


The thoughts that divide
The mental barriers that separate us


Til I find peace that I can hand you
Until I can offer you a peaceful existence


It’s just a sample
This is just a small taste


From me and you
From both of us


Inner truth
Personal, authentic beliefs


Enter you
Become a part of your being


Then you see the proof
Only then will you know for sure


The energy
The essence of life


Sent from me
Coming from me


Really be from you
Actually a part of yourself


So when you feel alone
During moments of isolation


You really home
You are still connected to life


Yea, when you feel alone
Even during the toughest of times


You really known
You are still loved and appreciated




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Justin Lord

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Comments from YouTube:

Mikhail Stolohov

There are several gods of this kind, all equal on their greatness:
-Junkie XL
-The prodigy
-The chemical brothers
-Fatboy slim

God, where did all this type of music go?

John D

+ Fluke
+ Underworld

Retro Gamer U.K

Good call 👍🏻

neil Taylor

Well we know keith is dead so no more prodigy the rest are still live and kicking just pay attention to there new projects

Rowan Cunningham

@Renato Medeiros He also missed The Crystal Method and BT

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ketchup villian

I've just found this song after searching for so long, so I gotta say:

REST IN PEACE TO THE POOR SOULS WHO HAVEN'T FOUND THIS SONG!!!!!

John Gulish

BURNOUT LEGENDS!!! Looped this non stopped.

Widdekuu91

I love this song, it has a special meaning to me, I'm listening to it for 7 hours xD

civiccruiser117

Burnout legends!!! Junkie XL is beast :D

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