Come Tomorrow
Knight Marie Lyrics
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I met the Devil, kept my soul
Walkin' out on lakes of fire and I'm gone
Walkin' in a wonderland
And I don't really understand
The place I'm comin' to right now today
[Chorus]
Come tomorrow, break it right down to the place you were before
Fifteen years on down the line
I guess you'd say I'm doin' fine
Wandering down that same old road again
Walkin' in a wonderland
But Alice doesn't understand
The place she's comin' to right now today
[Chorus]
On your knees, you'll be begging me please
As you feel the disease
You're going down again tonight
See me runnin', watch me fall
I guess you'd say I've finally found my own,
See me cryin' and wonder why
I guess you'd say its time to die today
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Knight Marie's song Come Tomorrow tell a story of someone who has found themselves in a confusing and possibly dangerous situation. The singer reveals that they met the Devil at a young age and made a deal that allowed them to walk on lakes of fire. As they walk through this wonderland, they admit that they don't really understand where they are or how they got there. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope, with the suggestion that tomorrow could bring a way out of their confusion and back to a better place.
As the song progresses, we learn that fifteen years have passed and the singer finds themselves once again wandering down the same old road. They reference Alice in Wonderland, who is also lost in a confusing world that she doesn't understand. The chorus repeats, offering the same hope that tomorrow could bring clarity and bring them back to where they were before. The song takes a darker turn towards the end, with the suggestion of disease and the feeling of going down again tonight. The final lines suggest that the singer has come to accept their fate and that it's time to die today.
Line by Line Meaning
About the time I'm eight years old
At the age of eight, I had my first encounter with the Devil and made a deal with him.
I met the Devil, kept my soul
I traded my soul to the Devil so that I could gain something I desired.
Walkin' out on lakes of fire and I'm gone
I entered into a world of temptation and sin, leaving behind my old life.
Walkin' in a wonderland
I'm living in a world that is full of wonders and excitement.
And I don't really understand
Despite everything I've gained, I still feel lost and confused.
The place I'm comin' to right now today
I'm in a new phase of my life and I'm uncertain about what's to come.
Come tomorrow, you could see the light
There's always hope for a better future, and tomorrow could be the day that things start to improve.
Come tomorrow, break it right down to the place you were before
Sometimes the only way to move forward is to revisit the past and confront your demons.
Fifteen years on down the line
Fifteen years have passed since I made my deal with the Devil.
I guess you'd say I'm doin' fine
From an outsider's perspective, my life seems to be going well.
Wandering down that same old road again
Despite my success, I still find myself returning to the same patterns and behaviors.
But Alice doesn't understand
Even though I've gained so much, there are still parts of my life that are confusing and difficult to navigate.
On your knees, you'll be begging me please
I have a power over others that I can use to my advantage.
As you feel the disease
My influence can be destructive and corrupting.
You're going down again tonight
I have the ability to tempt others into making the same mistakes I did, and they may give in to my influence tonight.
See me runnin', watch me fall
Despite my success, I still struggle with the consequences of my actions.
I guess you'd say I've finally found my own
I've carved out a place for myself in this world, but it's not necessarily a good thing.
See me cryin' and wonder why
Even though I've gained so much, there is still a sense of emptiness and sadness in my life.
I guess you'd say its time to die today
Despite everything I've accomplished, I still feel like something is missing, and I'm ready to face the consequences of my actions.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN TOWNES VAN ZANDT
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@donaldmorrow3096
My mother introduced me to this powerhouse underground soul record as a child. Just as much as Etta James did back then, it was this record that taught me early how soul music was supposed to be sung. Much later, I heard her on an old 78 perform toe-to-toe with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sister Rosetta Tharpe on their Gospel classic, "Up Above My Head, I Hear Music In The Air," (her biggest R&B hit) and found out quickly just how real Ms. Knight actually was. Thanks for preserving this one for us.
@trfesok
In my Manfred Mann playlist with their version. Thanks for the upload!
@johnrichardson-dawes3537
I love Paul Jones's rendition of this - but Marie Knight just - wow - knocks me out.
@Topper954
THE ORGINAL AND BEST VERSION.DID MANFRED MANN EVER HAVE AN ORGINAL HIT? EVERY HIT THEY RECORDED WAS A COVER VERSION.
@guymowbray3713
5-4-3-2-1
@paulmichaelblackaby1774
excellant version like itxx
@belisarioguerra1279
Original: Marie Knight ( U.S. ) - Come tomorrow ( Bob Elgin - Frank Augustus - Dolores Phillips ) ( 1961 ). Covers: Manfred Mann ( U.K. ) - Come tomorrow ( 8/2/1965 ). Nathalie ( France ) - J'ai tout compris mais trop tard ( 1965 ).
@danielmkubacki
Nice!
@alain59200
love it dj james thank
@TheFunkyKingston
Osaka rocks!!!