Yorn started as a drummer who also played guitar. In 1990, he was drumming for his band in a high school talent contest when someone suggested he sing the Replacements song "Talent Show." That went over so well, a competing band asked him to sing Neil Young’s "Rockin' In the Free World" with them.
He was first recognized when the Farrelly brothers picked "Strange Condition" for their film Me, Myself & Irene.
He has gained increasing popularity following the use of his song "Just Another" on popular WB television show Dawson's Creek.
Another of his songs, Murray was used in the credits of the film Igby Goes Down
The song "Undercover" was used in the first Spiderman movie and appears on the soundtrack.
The song "Lose You" was used in the closing of an episode of House on Fox.
Tomorrow
Pete Yorn Lyrics
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I just want to get to know you
I can take you anywhere
I just want to get to know you
Hand on your heart
Wind the clock
Tomorrow is another dayTomorrow is another day (ay, yeah yeah yeah)
There's so much of this world I never see
In front of me
Far too much of this world we've never been
Forgive me
I can take you anywhere
I just wanna get to know you
I can take you anywhere
I just wanna get to love you
Hand on your heart
Tomorrow is another day
Hand on your hope
Tomorrow we will, tomorrow we will get away (ay, yeah yeah yeah)
I just wanna get to know you
I just wanna hear you say
I just wanna get to love you
I just wanna get away
Hand on your heart
Tomorrow is another day
Hand on your hope
Tomorrow we will, tomorrow we will
Hand on your heart
Tomorrow is another day
Hand on your hope
Tomorrow we will, tomorrow we will get away (ay, yeah yeah yeah)
Tomorrow is another day
The lyrics of Pete Yorn's song "Tomorrow" carry a message of yearning for connection and exploration. The repeated lines "I can take you anywhere, I just want to get to know you" express a desire to delve deeper into someone's inner world and share new experiences with them. The singer is eager to forge a meaningful connection with this person and is willing to go to great lengths to do so, offering to take them anywhere to foster this connection.
The refrain "Hand on your heart, wind the clock, Tomorrow is another day" invokes a sense of time passing and the potential for new beginnings. The act of winding the clock suggests a symbolic resetting or renewal, signaling a fresh start. The repetition of "Tomorrow is another day" emphasizes the idea of hope and the possibility of a better future, urging the listener to look forward to what lies ahead with optimism.
The lyrics hint at a sense of longing and regret for missed opportunities, with lines like "There's so much of this world I never see, in front of me" and "Far too much of this world we've never been, forgive me." This reflects a sentiment of wanting to make up for lost time and experiences, and a willingness to embark on new adventures with the person being addressed in the song.
The final verses reiterate the themes of wanting to know, love, and escape with the person, emphasizing a desire for intimacy and freedom. The repeated refrain of "Hand on your heart, tomorrow is another day" reinforces the idea of hope and the potential for a brighter future with this individual. The overall message of the song seems to be about seizing the moment, cherishing connections, and embracing the possibilities that tomorrow brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can take you anywhere
I have the ability to show you different places and experiences
I just want to get to know you
I am interested in understanding who you are as a person
Hand on your heart
Feelings of sincerity and honesty
Wind the clock
Make time for each other
Tomorrow is another day
The future holds new opportunities and chances
There's so much of this world I never see
I want to explore more of life with you
In front of me
Possibilities are right in front of us
Far too much of this world we've never been
There is still so much we haven't experienced together
Forgive me
Apologizing for missed opportunities or experiences
Hand on your hope
Holding onto optimism for the future
I just wanna get to love you
I want to deepen our connection and affection
I just wanna get away
Escape to somewhere new and exciting together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter J. Yorn
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