Tomorrow's Goodbye
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lyrics


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I'm just a city boy
But there's a small town side to me
And I feel it closin' in

Are we too blind to see
That she's die-in' more each day
And she's cryin' out to you and me
Chance is comin' when thier gone
They curse a fool who waits too long
So lets take care of what we have
Before the good we know goes bad
And the beauty fades and just slips away

The dirty air and the die-in' seas
Will this be the world we leave
To the wild and young
And say just look at what we've done

And right before our eyes
Today's yesterday, could be tomorrow's goodbye

Here comes the rain. it might wash her tears away
But it doesn't change a thing
Like my brother before me
All I can do is write this song and for her I sing

Chance is comin' when we're gone
They carve in stone what we've done wrong
So lets take care of what we have
Before the good we know goes bad
And the beauty fades and just slips away

The dirty air and the die-in' seas
Will this be the world we leave
To the wild and young
And say just look at what we've done

And right before our eyes
Today's yesterday could be tomorrow's goodbye

Do you ever think about the future or the past
Do you ever wonder how long this world will last

So let's take care of what we have
Before the good we know goes bad
And the beauty fades and just slips away

The dirty air and the die-in' seas
Will this be the world we leave
To the wild and young
And say just look at what we've done

And right before our eyes




Now it's right before our eyes
Today's yesterday, will be tomorrow's goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tomorrow's Goodbye" by Lynyrd Skynyrd are a call to action. The song is a warning about the damage humans are doing to the environment and how our actions today affect tomorrow. The chorus repeats the message, "Let's take care of what we have before the good we know goes bad and the beauty fades and just slips away." The verses vividly describe the consequences of inaction, such as dying oceans, pollution, and endangered species. The song challenges its listeners to consider their impact on the world and to seek to preserve what is good before it's too late.


The song's use of imagery is particularly striking. The lines "the dirty air and the dying seas" conjure up an image of environmental devastation, while the mention of carving our wrongs in stone emphasizes our responsibility for our actions. The repetition of the phrase "tomorrow's goodbye" reinforces the urgency of the message and creates a sense of impending loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just a city boy
Despite living in the city, there is a small town side to the singer that he feels is coming closer.


But there's a small town side to me
Even though he's from the city, there's a part of him that identifies with small town life.


And I feel it closin' in
He senses that small town life is gaining on him, and it's causing him to reflect on his impact on the world.


Are we too blind to see
The singer questions whether we are ignoring the signs that the world is changing.


That she's die-in' more each day
The world is deteriorating at a rapid pace, and the singer fears that it's already beyond repair.


And she's cryin' out to you and me
The world is suffering, and it's up to us to take care of it before it's too late.


Chance is comin' when thier gone
The opportunity to make a difference in the world will pass us by if we don't act now.


They curse a fool who waits too long
Inaction will leave us with regret and remorse, and we'll be blamed for our failures.


So lets take care of what we have
We need to start taking care of our planet and making positive changes to the world we live in.


Before the good we know goes bad
We must act quickly to preserve what is good in the world before it's lost forever.


And the beauty fades and just slips away
The beauty of the world is fleeting, and without intervention, it will disappear forever.


The dirty air and the die-in' seas
The pollution and destruction of the environment is killing our planet.


Will this be the world we leave
The world we leave behind will be determined by our actions in the present.


To the wild and young
Our children and future generations will inherit the world we leave behind.


And say just look at what we've done
We'll be held accountable for the damage we've caused to the environment and future generations.


And right before our eyes
We can witness the world changing before our very eyes, and we must act now.


Today's yesterday, could be tomorrow's goodbye
The present day actions will determine the future of our world and the survival of our planet.


Here comes the rain. it might wash her tears away
Rain may provide temporary relief to the environment, but it won't solve the larger problems at hand.


But it doesn't change a thing
We must make lasting, sustainable changes to the environment to have a positive impact.


Like my brother before me
The singer understands that his role is to continue a legacy of pushing for change.


All I can do is write this song and for her I sing
The power of music can be used to spread awareness and encourage people to make positive changes.


Do you ever think about the future or the past
The singer asks his audience a question about the importance of thinking about our impact on future generations.


Do you ever wonder how long this world will last
The future of our world is uncertain, and we must take action now to ensure its longevity.


Now it's right before our eyes
The singer reiterates that we can see the damage being done to the world and that we must act now to prevent further harm.


Today's yesterday, will be tomorrow's goodbye
The actions we take in the present will determine the future of our planet and the legacy we leave behind.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, BMG Rights Management, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GARY ROBERT ROSSINGTON, GARY SCOTT BURR, HUGHIE THOMASSON, JOHNNY ROY VAN ZANT, RICK MEDLOCK

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Comments from YouTube:

Ken Gardner

Never heard this song before, it is excellent. It doesn’t sound old at all.

Mikey Ramone

1999... 21 years ago. Not really that "old" to me. This is the modern Skynyrd line-up.

Terry Martin

It's not old. It's from a 1999 album.

Debbie Ledbetter

Love this band. Powerful song. Great voice.

NerdStory

💜 this song is turning into reality 💔

Mikey Ramone

The lyrics also having a reference of two of their greatest songs: All I Can Do is Write About It (1976) and Free Bird (1973).

danny rousseau

Absolutely!!!

Darth Vader

the intro verse refers to Journey (dont stop believing)

william wallice

Love Skynyrd ,and love all there music 🎸

Arturo Del Fabbro

One of the best songs from Skynyrd and One of the best songs that i' ve ever heard . I always loved this one , from the very first time , back in 1999 , of course and i still love It .

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