Tomorrow Is My Turn
Nina Simone Lyrics
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Others will end behind bars
What the future has in store no one ever knows before
Yet we would all like the right to find the key to success
That elusive ray of light that will lead to happiness
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
When my luck is returning
All these years I'm been learning to save fingers from burning
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving
Make life worth living
Now it's my life I'm living
My only concern for tomorrow is my turn
Now the summer is gone, there's another to come
You can't stop years from drifting by even if you want to try
Though time may help you forget all that has happened before
But honey it's too late to regret what is gone will be no more
Tomorrow is my turn
When my luck is returning
All these years I'm been learning to save fingers from burning
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving
Make life worth living
Now it's my life I'm living
My only concern for tomorrow is my turn
Nina Simone's "Tomorrow Is My Turn" is a song about the uncertainty of the future and the hope for a better tomorrow. Throughout the song, Simone acknowledges that some people may have more obstacles to overcome than others, whether it be reaching for the stars or ending up behind bars. However, she believes that everyone deserves the right to find their own success and happiness. The lyrics capture the desire to move past doubt and fear and to embrace the opportunities that the future may bring. Simone sings about the passage of time and how it cannot be stopped, but rather used as a tool for learning and growth. The song ultimately celebrates the idea that tomorrow can be a new beginning, a chance for luck to return and for life to be worth living.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was written by Charles Aznavour, a French singer and songwriter, and first recorded in French under the title "L'Amour c'est comme un jour" ("Love is Like a Day"). The English version was later recorded by a number of other artists, including Liza Minelli and Shirley Bassey, but it was Simone's rendition that became the most well-known. Another notable fact about the song is that it was included in Simone's 1965 album "I Put a Spell on You," which was one of her most successful and well-received albums.
Line by Line Meaning
Though some may reach for the stars
Some people aspire to achieve great things
Others will end behind bars
Other people may face imprisonment
What the future has in store no one ever knows before
We cannot predict what the future will bring
Yet we would all like the right to find the key to success
But we all desire the opportunity to succeed
That elusive ray of light that will lead to happiness
We seek that indefinable thing that will bring us happiness
Now the summer is gone, there's another to come
The seasons change and time moves forward
You can't stop years from drifting by even if you want to try
Time passes regardless of our desires to stop it
Though time may help you forget all that has happened before
Time may heal our past wounds and help us move on
But honey it's too late to regret what is gone will be no more
But it's too late to regret the past and what is lost
Tomorrow is my turn
Now is the time for me to shine
When my luck is returning
My fortunes are turning around
All these years I'm been learning to save fingers from burning
I've spent years learning from my mistakes and avoiding harm
No more doubts no more fears
I am free from doubt and fear
Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving
Now it's my time to receive instead of always giving
Make life worth living
I will make the most of my life
Now it's my life I'm living
I am finally in control of my own life
My only concern for tomorrow is my turn
All I care about is seizing the opportunity that tomorrow brings
Lyrics © EDITIONS MUSICALES DJANIK
Written by: CHARLES AZNAVOUR, MARCEL STELLMAN, YVES STEPHANE
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karimam1275
Though some may reach for the stars
Others will end behind bars
What the future has in store no one ever knows before
Yet we would all like the right to find the key to success
That elusive ray of light that will lead to happiness
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
Tomorrow is my turn
When my luck is returning
All these years I've been learning to save fingers from burning
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving
Make life worth living
Now it's my life I'm living
My only concern for tomorrow is my turn
Now the summer is gone, there's another to come
You can't stop years from drifting by even if you want to try
Though time may help you forget all that has happened before
But honey it's too late to regret what is gone will be no more
Tomorrow is my turn
When my luck is returning
All these years I've been learning to save fingers from burning
Tomorrow is my turn
No more doubts no more fears
Tomorrow is my turn to receive without giving
Make life worth living
Now it's my life I'm living
My only concern for tomorrow is my turn
ALIENDNA14
Genius!!! She's absolutely amazing... Very few people in musical history, can actually do what she's doing... She's just casually playing around with complex musical timing and signature, and also while doing so, as if it's just an amusing toy for her.... Brilliant!!!
Google User
Other artists try to fit the music, Nina makes the music fit around her and the story she tells. She's flexible and the bands that played with her had to follow suit
1408alan
No one interprets a song with such depth and heartache as Nina. She is irreplaceable, and never forgotten.
peaceandleisure
I loved this tune in '65 on the "I put a spell on you" album, perhaps my fav Nina album. But this "unplugged" version, which I just discovered today, blows me away. Miss Simone just goes so deeply into the moment that it tears the emotions. I was fortunate to see her several times in that era, and this performance so well captures her profound talents.
Kasia Misiek
My goodness you have indeed been lucky to have seen her live
haricotsvert
I swear, Nina and her songs are one of the few things that keep me hopeful
Bag Lady
I love this comment
Peter Manley
You have perfect taste in music
Solin Hacador
The following phrase is so heart touching: "Now, it's my turn to open doors "... Sleep in peace dearest Nina Simon.
AJ L
Why?