Till Tomorrow
McLean Don Lyrics
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Can you tell me?
Would you like to discover why we're not free, to be lovers?
I've been wanting to ask you
Where has all the love gone and what have we become?
Storm clouds full of thunder move silent as they drum.
Though I hope it won't rain.
You will be mine and my sorrow will take wings in the morning.
High above the heavens a rainbow paints the sky.
White doves sing their songs of love.
I watch them as they fly and wonder.
What can this be? Can you tell me?
Would you like to discover why we're not free, to be lovers?
In McLean Don's song Till Tomorrow, the lyrics talk about a relationship where the love has faded away and the couple struggles to connect with each other. The song starts with the singer asking a question to his partner: "What can this be? Can you tell me?" The question is followed by an inquiry about why they are not free to be lovers. The first verse of the song is simply an exploration of the singer's curiosity about the state of their relationship.
The chorus of the song talks about the storm clouds that hang over the couple with a sense of foreboding. Despite the storm clouds, the singer hopes that the couple will be fine until tomorrow. The lyrics seem to suggest that the couple's problems can be put off until later, but they will still be there waiting. The bridge of the song is where the tone changes. The singer talks about how he hopes the relationship can be saved, and how his sorrow will lift in the morning when the problem is fixed.
Line by Line Meaning
What can this be?
The singer is pondering about something that he cannot comprehend.
Can you tell me?
The singer is turning to someone for answers, as he is unable to resolve the issue on his own.
Would you like to discover why we're not free, to be lovers?
The singer is asking his partner to explore with him, the reason why they cannot openly express their love for each other.
I've been wanting to ask you
The singer has been holding back his desire to express himself to his partner and finally, he musters up the courage to ask why they can't be together.
Where has all the love gone and what have we become?
The singer is reflecting on the state of their relationship, where they both seem to have fallen out of love and are not the people they used to be.
Storm clouds full of thunder move silent as they drum.
The singer is painting a visual image of the emotional turbulence they are going through, where the problems remain hidden, but their impact is deeply felt.
And when they're gone, we'll be fine, till tomorrow.
The singer is acknowledging that their problems are temporary, and things will be okay for now, but he is not sure about the future.
Though I hope it won't rain.
The singer is expressing his desire for things to work out, and for their relationship to thrive, despite the current difficulties.
You will be mine and my sorrow will take wings in the morning.
The singer is hopeful that he and his partner will find a way to resolve their issues, and that his sadness will dissipate in the light of a new day.
High above the heavens a rainbow paints the sky.
The singer is pointing to the possibility of hope and happiness, which is like a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
White doves sing their songs of love.
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the pure and undiluted nature of love, which is symbolized by white doves singing.
I watch them as they fly and wonder.
The singer is observing the doves, and contemplating on how beautiful love can be, while he yearns for the same with his own partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON MCLEAN
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Mark Specthrie
A little-known but beautiful tune - one of his best really
Teresa Sugden
Love his voice, so soothing
vicente magraner esteve
Mi canción favorita de Don McLean. Y una de las mejores de todos los tiempos, para mí claro! J'adore.
djn3131
Great album. great song
adrian collings
This is one of his best. Remembered for a single hearing, not many pull the heart strings like this.
nick wright
Beautiful song from one of our great singer / songwriters. I bought the " American Pie " album in 1972. Thanks for sharing. Please listen to the song " Oceans Deep The Writers ". Thank you.
K-Nein
such a good song, thanks for posting !
B T
Damnit it Don! Why do you have to have such a range! I can't sing it this even to myself ;~;
joe blow
used to listen to this on my 8-track tape of the american pie album.
Fabi Palacios
Dear God I'm crying.