Today Is Our Life
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Hold me close don't you know that
I will not remember, baby, what you said
Even though we find the one,
I feel as if you could replace me with a death of love

Oh, she's alright; wake up alone every night
Say with our friend, take every note till the end
This will be the time we won't have to be careful

Every one is crime, but you tell me to go
All the times you weren't even there for
This is our heart
This is our home
I don't want to scream I don't want to remember
Happiness feels like, but you'll never know
All the other things we have to look after
This is our heart
This is our home

This will be the time we won't have to be careful
Every one is crime, but you tell me to go
All the times you weren't even there for
This is our heart
This is our home
I don't want to scream I don't want to remember
Happiness feels like, but you'll never know
All the other things we have to look after
This is our heart
This is our home

She's alright; wake up alone every night

We will never be careful the way we are
We will never be careful the way we are

We will never be careful the way we are
We will never be careful the way we are

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song expresses a feeling of impermanence in a relationship, where the singer says they will not remember what their partner said. This may suggest that they feel that their relationship lacks depth or is not memorable. Despite this, they still hope that they are the one for their partner, but have doubts whether their partner feels the same, indicating a sense of insecurity. The line “I feel as if you could replace me with a death of love” may signify that the singer fears their partner losing feelings for them.

The chorus reiterates the idea that the relationship is the singer's heart and home, but there is still a tinge of uncertainty and longing. The line “All the other things we have to look after” may suggest that outside forces are complicating the singer's feelings towards the relationship. The repetition of “This is our heart, this is our home” reinforces the idea that the relationship is significant to the singer, but this line is also repeated as if to convince oneself of its truth.

In the second verse, the singer mentions a friend who takes “every note till the end,” which may indicate that the singer’s friend is invested in their relationship or perhaps that they are taking notes of the relationship’s details. The line “Every one is crime, but you tell me to go” may signify that the singer is made to feel guilty or at fault in the relationship, despite their partner’s actions. The repetition of “She’s alright; wake up alone every night” may suggest that the singer’s partner is distant or not fully committed to the relationship. Overall, the song captures the complicated emotions of a relationship that is meaningful but vulnerable.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold me close don't you know that I will not remember, baby, what you said
Even though we're together now, I know our time is limited and eventually we'll forget everything we've said to each other

Even though we find the one, I feel as if you could replace me with a death of love
Despite our connection, I still fear that our love could easily be overtaken by loss and I could be replaced

Oh, she's alright; wake up alone every night
Despite outward appearances, there's a sense of loneliness and isolation lurking in the background

Say with our friend, take every note till the end
We'll stick together through thick and thin, and make sure to cherish every moment along the way

This will be the time we won't have to be careful
For once, we can let go of our worries and live in the present moment without fear of the future

Every one is crime, but you tell me to go
We know our actions may have consequences, but you encourage me to take risks nonetheless

All the times you weren't even there for
There have been moments when you weren't by my side, but I still hold on to hope for the future

This is our heart / This is our home
Together we create a safe and secure space in which we can be ourselves and feel truly loved

I don't want to scream I don't want to remember
I don't want to dwell on the past or let my emotions overwhelm me

Happiness feels like, but you'll never know
While I may experience moments of happiness, I can never truly convey or share them with you

All the other things we have to look after
Despite our love for each other, we still have to attend to the practical concerns and demands of life

We will never be careful the way we are
Despite our awareness of the risks and potential for loss, we will continue to live and love without reservation

Contributed by Brayden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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