She was born Laura Nigro on 18th October 1947 in the Bronx, New York, of Italian-American and Jewish-American parents. As a child, she taught herself piano, read poetry, and listened to her mother's records by Leontyne Price, Billie Holiday and classical composers such as Ravel and Debussy. She composed her first songs at age eight. While in high school, she sang with a group of friends in subway stations and on street corners.
As a teenager she experimented with using different names, and Nyro was the one she was using at the time. She sold her song "And When I Die" to Peter, Paul and Mary for $5,000, and made her first extended professional appearance in 1966, at age 18, singing at the "hungry i" coffeehouse in San Francisco. Mogull negotiated her a recording contract, and she recorded her debut album, More Than a New Discovery, for the Verve Folkways label. The album provided material for other artists, notably the 5th Dimension.
In 1967, Nyro made only her second major live appearance, at the Monterey Pop Festival. Although some accounts described her performance as a fiasco that culminated in her being booed off the stage,[8] recordings later made public contradict this view.[
Nyro was best known by the general public – and had the most commercial success – as a songwriter rather than a performer. Her best-known songs include "And When I Die" (made a hit by Blood, Sweat & Tears), "Stoney End" (covered by Barbra Streisand), "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Sweet Blindness", "Save the Country" (all covered by The 5th Dimension), and "Eli's Coming" (a hit for Three Dog Night). Ironically, Nyro's own best-selling single was "Up on the Roof", a cover of the Carole King-Gerry Goffin hit originally recorded by The Drifters in 1962.
She died on 8th April 1997.
In 2012 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Laura Nyro Lyrics
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You Give your love so sweetly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure?
Or just a moment's pleasure
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
Tonight with words unspoken
You say that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night
Meets the Morning Sun?
I'd like to know that your love
Is one I can be sure of
So Tell me now
and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow...
The song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by Laura Nyro is a contemplation about the fragility of love and the fear of losing it. The opening lines, "Tonight you're mine completely, you give your love so sweetly" reflect the hope and happiness of the present. The lines that follow, "But will you love me tomorrow? Is this a lasting treasure, or just a moment's pleasure?" are an expression of the singer's doubt and anxiety about the future. She wonders if the love being given to her is a temporary feeling or if it will last, and the fear of not knowing the answer is evident.
The song is a reflection of the uncertainty that one experiences in love. The singer has put her heart on the line, and now she waits for the answer. The lines "Tonight with words unspoken, you say that I'm the only one, but will my heart be broken, when the night meets the morning sun?" express her concern about the possibility of being left alone once the moment has passed. She yearns for an answer that assures her that the love that is being given is something that will last.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight You're mine completely
Tonight, I am yours completely
You Give your love so sweetly
You give your love so tenderly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
I can see the love in your eyes tonight
But will you love me tomorrow?
But I wonder if you'll still love me tomorrow
Is this a lasting treasure?
Is our love a lasting treasure?
Or just a moment's pleasure
Or is it just a temporary pleasure?
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
Can I believe in the love you express with your words?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will your love for me last?
Tonight with words unspoken
Tonight, there are things we feel but don't say
You say that I'm the only one
You say that I'm the one you love
But will my heart be broken
But I fear that my heart may be broken
When the night Meets the Morning Sun?
When the passion of the night fades away with the morning sun?
I'd like to know that your love
I want to be certain that your love
Is one I can be sure of
Is a love that I can trust and depend on
So Tell me now
So please tell me now
and I won't ask again
And I promise I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Writer(s): GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING
Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marilyn6604
There are a lot of versions to this song. This is so exquisite. It is mesmerizing. The drums and the piano answers each other. The song chimes in. With so much feeling. A very beautiful lovely piece the artistry and interpretation left behind and forever. Laura Nyro will be long listened to.
@johnalfonso4675
She was sensational ❤❤❤❤ once in a life time musical talent ! Period .❤
@paulcamic
When I was an undergraduate at Clark University (a long time ago) we would get a little stoned and listen to Laura Nyro as we discussed politics and philosophy but her wonderful voice often interrupted our banter, and we listened, really listened. She's had a lasting impact on many.
@ExtraPencil2
Paul Camic you made me smile, and it’s weird to say this while listening to Laura Nyro’s achingly beautiful voice, but I’m a former Clarkie, too, and I can just picture it.... the same scene over in Dana Hall. Good memories!
@JennEssa2012
I miss her so badly - passed way too soon............
@davidosilverman900
Best version of this song by far.
RIP Gerry Goffin.
@cazgerald9471
An amazing song, such a tender and universal lyric. I love this song, it's the first time I've heard Laura's version and it's very nice. It's hard for me though to like any version more than The Shirelles, except maybe when Carol slowed it down on Tapestry.
@cieloinunastanza6854
I prefer Carol King's version, over every other rendition of the song. But Laura, that was a clear fan of Carol, did a GREAT job.
@johndowe9251
At the time she began making records she was so far of us...same generation, that we had no appreciation how unique how talented she was until....we got older and 'caught up with her.
@joebassin4243
Laura Nyro was so unique and gave so many women a voice into themselves. Her original music still blows my mind.