Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
Don't Wait Until Tomorrow
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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It may come too late
Don't wait until tomorrow
Only fools hesitate
Take hold of every chance
That's offered to you
Don't say it can wait
Don't wait until tomorrow
''cause it won't wait for you
Well I wonder sometimes
What the future will be
And all that it tells me
Is wait and see
Should I let the wind carry me
Like a wave on the shore
But I don't want my life
To just pass me by
When I think I'll grow old
It just makes me cry
There's too much to do and to say
And I don't have the time
It's all a waste of time
Don't wait until tomorrow
The waiting's no fun
Don't wait until tomorrow
Tomorrow never comes
Take hold of every chance
That's offered to you
Don't say it can wait
That never will do
Don't wait until tomorrow
'cause it won't wait for you
And this is the time where my heart belongs
I've waited in this town for much too long
Feeling like a leaf on a tree
I'm waiting to fall
I think I've seen it all
Don't wait until tomorrow
It may come too late
Don't wait until tomorrow
Only fools hesitate
Take hold of every chance that's offered to you
Don't say it can wait that never will do
Don't wait until tomorrow
''cause it won't wait for tomorrow, no
Don't wait until tomorrow
It won't wait for you
It won't wait for you
The lyrics of Leo Sayer's song Don't Wait Until Tomorrow are about seizing opportunities in life and not putting things off until a later date. The first verse is a strong message urging people to take chances that are presented to them without hesitation. The line "Only fools hesitate" shows that inaction can be detrimental, and that we should all be willing to take risks to make the most of life. The chorus emphasizes this point, telling us that we should not wait until tomorrow as opportunities may pass us by.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer wonders what the future holds and whether they should let the wind take them wherever it chooses or take control of their own destiny. The line "But I don't want my life to just pass me by" is a powerful message for listeners to take charge of their own lives and make sure they are doing what they want to do. The singer wants to live a life full of opportunities, not one filled with regret.
The middle eight section is the emotional heart of the song, with the singer admitting that the thought of growing old and not accomplishing everything they want to do is upsetting. However, the singer knows that there is too much to do and too little time. The final chorus is a renewed call to action, reminding listeners that tomorrow is not guaranteed and that they should seize the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wait until tomorrow
Act now and don't delay
It may come too late
Tomorrow may never come
Only fools hesitate
Acting later is foolish
Take hold of every chance
Seize opportunities as they arise
That's offered to you
Grasp every opportunity you are given
Don't say it can wait
Don't procrastinate or delay
That never will do
It's not acceptable to delay
'cause it won't wait for you
Time won't wait for anyone
Well I wonder sometimes
I sometimes ponder
What the future will be
What will happen in the future
And all that it tells me
What I can discern from it
Is wait and see
Is to wait and watch
Should I let the wind carry me
Should I be passive and let fate decide
Like a wave on the shore
Like a wave pushed by the wind
But I don't want my life
I don't want to live passively
To just pass me by
Without me taking an active role
When I think I'll grow old
When I imagine aging
It just makes me cry
It saddens me to think about it
There's too much to do and to say
There's too much I want to accomplish and express
And I don't have the time
I feel time is running out
It's all a waste of time
Delaying and not taking action is a waste of time
The waiting's no fun
Procrastinating is unpleasant
Tomorrow never comes
Tomorrow is always a day away
And this is the time where my heart belongs
This moment is the one that matters to me
I've waited in this town for much too long
I have been waiting for change for a long time
Feeling like a leaf on a tree
Feeling helpless and at the mercy of external forces
I'm waiting to fall
I'm waiting for something to happen to me
I think I've seen it all
I feel like I have experienced everything
'cause it won't wait for tomorrow, no
Time won't wait for tomorrow
It won't wait for you
Time waits for no one
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN TARNEY, LEO SAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@faicalnagat5623
Don't wait until tomorrow
It may come too late
Don't wait until tomorrow
Only fools hesitate
Take hold of every chance
That's offered to you
Don't say it can wait
That never will do
Don't wait until tomorrow
'Cos it won't wait for you
Well I wonder sometimes
What the future will be
And all that it tells me
Is wait and see
Should I let the wind carry me
Like a wave on the shore
But I don't want my life
To just pass me by
When I think I'll grow old
It just makes me cry
There's too much to do and to say
And I don't have the time
It's all a waste of time
Don't wait until tomorrow
The waiting's no fun
Don't wait until tomorrow
Tomorrow never comes
Take hold of every chance
That's offered to you
Don't say it can wait
That never will do
Don't wait until tomorrow
'Cos it won't wait for you
[Solo]
And this is the time where my heart belongs
I've waited in this town for much too long
Feeling like a leaf on a tree
I'm waiting to fall
I think I've seen it all
Don't wait until tomorrow
It may come too late
Don't wait until tomorrow
Only fools hesitate
Take hold of every chance that's offered to you
Don't say it can wait that never will do
Don't wait until tomorrow
'Cos it won't wait for tomorrow, no
Don't wait until tomorrow
It won't wait for you
[Solo]
It won't wait for you
@kevinboyd3383
One of our great singer songwriters, top song. God bless you leo.
@neilbrown6559
this song don't wait untill tomorrow Means a lot to everybody One Minute your here next minute your gone. we have something to live for but when that love one has gone you just don't wanna carry on. Don't wait untill tomorrow tomorrow never comes don't wait untill tomorrow tomorrow may be to late
@charlesmallia5114
this is a beauty full song love it
@neilbrown6559
Come on Ronnie O Sullivan this song is for you best snooker player the world has ever seen.
@jacquesluchankfrance6076
Guitar by the Great Hank Marvin
@rajsnair04
awsome song...
@luxiarender6313
l lots my husband 3 years ago we played this song at is further he lived is life like this song. is family and friends miss him very days and mights from is little lady Karen l love you Paul til we meet again my love and yours family and friends we all sill missing you Paul Ripxxxxxx
@maylaayuaisyah7004
Mantap......
@jacquesaigret7459
NICE GUITAR TOO Played by The Giant HANK MARVIN
@wendypoole8247
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I love the words to this song Wendy been trying tool find it for years