Today
Liz Draper Lyrics
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Day I've ever known
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out
Before I get out
I wanted more
Bored by the chore
Of saving face
Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow,
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out
Today is the greatest
Today is the greatest... Day
Today is the greatest... Day
That I... Have Ever... Known
In Liz Draper's song Today, the lyrics explore themes of living in the moment and experiencing the greatest day ever. The song opens with a declaration of the present moment being the best the singer has ever experienced, while acknowledging that living for tomorrow is too uncertain. The singer declares that they would rather burn their eyes out than leave this moment. The first verse then delves into the singer's desires for more in life than what they have, but feeling bored by the effort it takes to maintain a façade for others.
The second verse, much like the first, repeats the opening lines about today being the greatest day ever. However, the singer adds a sense of urgency, stating that they cannot wait for tomorrow because they might not have that long. The singer would rather tear their heart out than leave this moment. The repetition of "Today is the greatest... Day" reinforces the importance of the present moment.
The lyrics to Today may speak to the listener's desire to live in the moment and appreciate the little things in life. The song acknowledges that life may not always be easy or fulfilling, but that the present moment can be the greatest, and should be cherished as such.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the greatest
I am experiencing the peak of my happiness today
Day I've ever known
This is the happiest I have ever been in my entire life
Can't live for tomorrow,
I am so content in this moment that I cannot imagine a better moment in the future
Tomorrow's much too long
I am so present in the now that thinking of the future feels like an eternity away
I'll burn my eyes out
I would rather damage myself than leave this happiness behind
Before I get out
I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep this moment from ending
I wanted more
My desires exceeded what life had granted me
Than life could ever grant me
I had too many aspirations for life to fulfill
Bored by the chore
I was exhausted by the monotonous routine of saving face
Of saving face
I was tired of putting on a facade for others to see
Can't wait for tomorrow,
I am so infatuated with this happiness that I cannot wait to experience it again
I might not have that long
I am aware that this moment is fleeting and it may not happen again
I'll tear my heart out
I would rather damage myself emotionally than lose this feeling
Today is the greatest... Day
This moment is the most joyful I have ever experienced
That I... Have Ever... Known
I have never experienced happiness like this before
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@SariinhaVogado
I love music Sud ! I'm Sud !
@Angela-xc9jr
I love this song!
@angelpmar
namimiss ko yung tape ko nito.., sayang nawala lang.......
@KBAFourthtime
Thanks for all those comments.
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