Today
Paul Kim Lyrics
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Tell me what you see
There's a broken heart
There's a shattered dream
And it's all over my face
Cuz I'm all alone
On this empty road
I've been abandoned by the only love I've known
More than perfect
Now the price went down
We're worthless
I know you're never coming back
Never coming back... To me...
Where did you go?
Life just ain't the same without you
I'm still reaching for your love
Cuz I just can't go on without it
I wanna breathe you
Wanna feel you
Tomorrow's just too long for me to wait
I need you back today
Haunted by the memories
Your voice echoes in my sleep
I'm just falling down
Yeah I'm drowning now
Cuz you just walked away
Somewhere in the atmosphere
Forever's disappeared
And there's no way that we're gonna get it back
We were more than golden
More than perfect
Now the price went down
We're worthless
I know you're never coming back
Never coming back... To me...
Where did you go?
Life just ain't the same without you
I'm still reaching for your love
Cuz I just can't go on without it
I wanna breathe you
Wanna feel you
Tomorrow's just too long for me to wait
I need you back today
In Paul Kim's song "Today," the lyrics tell the story of heartbreak and loss, as he sings about the pain of being abandoned by the person he loved the most. He asks for the listener to take a look at him and tell him what they see, revealing his broken heart and shattered dreams that are written all over his face. He acknowledges that he has been left alone on an empty road, abandoned by the only love he has ever known. It is clear that the relationship was once beautiful and precious, more than golden and perfect, but now it has lost its value and become worthless, as he mourns the loss of his love.
Throughout the song, he poses the question "Where did you go?" and remembers the memories and moments shared with his lost love. He cannot imagine life without them and is still reaching for their love, unable to go on without it. He wants to feel their presence and breathe them in, unable to bear the thought of waiting until tomorrow to be reunited. The pain is so profound that he feels haunted by their memories, and he accepts that forever has disappeared and there is no way to get it back. In the end, he is left with the heartbreaking realization that his love will never return to him, and he will always be left asking "Where did you go?"
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look at me
I want you to see me and understand my pain.
Tell me what you see
I need your acknowledgement and validation.
There's a broken heart
My heart is shattered and in pieces.
There's a shattered dream
My hopes and dreams are also shattered.
And it's all over my face
My pain is evident and visible.
Cuz I'm all alone
I feel isolated and abandoned.
On this empty road
I'm lost and directionless without you.
I've been abandoned by the only love I've known
You were my only true love and now you're gone.
We were more than golden
Our relationship was valuable and special.
More than perfect
We had something that exceeded perfection.
Now the price went down
Since you left, our value has decreased.
We're worthless
Without you, there's no meaning in our relationship.
I know you're never coming back
I am aware that you won't return.
Never coming back... To me...
You won't come back to me specifically.
Where did you go?
I am lost without you and I don't know where you are.
Life just ain't the same without you
My life is incomplete and lacks meaning without you.
I'm still reaching for your love
I am still trying to hold on to your love.
Cuz I just can't go on without it
I can't continue living without your love.
I wanna breathe you
I want to feel your presence around me.
Wanna feel you
I desire to feel your touch and warmth.
Tomorrow's just too long for me to wait
I can't bear to wait for a future without you.
I need you back today
I need you to come back to me right now.
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MusicNeverSleeps
damn!!! this song is sick!!! gotta give me tips on writing bro haha
sakechan4ya
I completely agree with every word you stated. It's a shame that people don't appreciate true musicians anymore just all the manufactured auto-tuned crap music that floods the radio these days. The best we can do as fans of artists like PK is just continuing support for them! Awesome song, beautiful lyrics and story keep up the good work!
Chely Esparza
This is such and amazing song! You can completely fell how he pours his emotions into the song !. . I love this song and can honestly say I can relate to the lyrics I know I once loved and lost too.... I think we all have . Follow him on all his social sites and share away let's make him known to the rest of the world!!
Courtney Cam
Every single time you put out a new song I get so mad at mainstream media now days. More music like THIS needs to be played on the radio and aired on TV. So much talent and soul!!! This song- and every other leaves me raping the replay button and covered in goosebumps. DO A TOUR SOON!
RealCharlieGee
This makes me think about my ex gf that passed away in 2010. Anytime a song makes you feel the exact emotion that you should feel means something. Good job Paul! Keep it up.
JB
This song gives me chills!!! This guy is an awesome singer.
HawtZausy
Damn. I have to say this song hit me a lot harder than I thought it would. It's so full of emotion. By far, the best song I've ever heard in my life. Your voice just goes so in tune with the lyrics. Keep doing a great job man. Im still waiting for you to say yes to my marriage proposal btw... lmao.
Lyk alas
Haven't felt the goosebumps, from a song, in such a long time. Thanks Paul.
All Domingo
Seriously Paul, this has got to be one of the best songs I've ever heard. The melody is just so beautiful and plus your vocals make it sound Perfect! Keep doing what you doing cause I know what I'm doing and that's destroying that replay button. God Bless!
Francis You
How in the world is a artist like Paul Kim only have 55k subscribers and only 4.6 million views while people like Bieber or Selena have 100's of millions. If that's how our generation is tending to listen music nowadays I fear for the worst. Seriously, Paul Kim is a true artist who expresses his feelings in every song while artists like Bieber and Gomez party and smoke weed showing bad influence. Paul if I was a well known major music producer, i'd scout you on the spot. Your truly amazing,