Today
Scott Tom Lyrics


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Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't live for tomorrow,
Tomorrow's much too long
I'll burn my eyes out
Before I get out

I wanted more
Than life could ever grant me
Bored by the chore
Of saving face

Today is the greatest
Day I've ever known
Can't wait for tomorrow
I might not have that long
I'll tear my heart out
Before I get out

Pink ribbon scars
That never forget
I tried so hard
To cleanse these regrets
My angel wings
Were bruised and restrained
My belly stings

Today is
Today is
Today is
The greatest day

I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you on
I want to turn you

Today is the greatest
Today is the greatest day




Today is the greatest day
That I have ever really known

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Scott Tom's song "Today" are centered around the theme of appreciating the present moment and living in the now. The opening lines, "Today is the greatest day I've ever known" set the tone for the song's contemplation of the present moment as being more significant than any other day, including "tomorrow," which the singer feels is "'much too long" to wait for anything. The second verse reflects on the desire for more out of life, something that the singer feels cannot be granted, and is bored of trying to conform to societal expectations of "saving face."


The chorus repeats the theme of living in the present, again claiming that "today is the greatest day" and that the singer can't wait for tomorrow, as they might not have that long. The next verse contains imagery of physical scars that never fade, presumably representing emotional trauma that the singer has endured. The idea of angels and bruises tie in with this imagery, suggesting that the emotional pain has also taken a spiritual toll on the singer. The final lines of the song, "I want to turn you on," appear to be a plea for someone else to join the singer in living in the present moment.


Overall, the lyrics to "Today" suggest a longing for living in the now and a desire to break free from the constraints of society and the past. The song encourages the listener to appreciate the present moment as the "greatest day" and to embrace life to its fullest.


Line by Line Meaning

Today is the greatest
Today is the most wonderful day


Day I've ever known
I have never had a day as amazing as today


Can't live for tomorrow,
I cannot exist for the future day,


Tomorrow's much too long
The future is too far away and uncertain


I'll burn my eyes out
I would rather damage my eyes than leave this great moment


Before I get out
Before I leave or the day ends


I wanted more
I desired a lot more


Than life could ever grant me
What I wanted was beyond what life could offer


Bored by the chore
Tired of the tedious and monotonous task


Of saving face
Of trying to maintain a good social image


Can't wait for tomorrow
I am so excited about tomorrow


I might not have that long
I may not live to see tomorrow


I'll tear my heart out
I would rather harm myself than leave this moment


Pink ribbon scars
Scarred by the past


That never forget
Unable to forget the past hurts


I tried so hard
I put in so much effort


To cleanse these regrets
To rid myself of these feelings of disappointment and remorse


My angel wings
My innocence and purity


Were bruised and restrained
They got damaged and limited


My belly stings
I feel pangs of pain in my gut


I want to turn you on
I want to stimulate and excite you


Today is the greatest day
Today is a remarkably memorable day


That I have ever really known
The best day I have ever experienced




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Randy Sparks

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@eb151000

"Let's paint a picture of someone you love. Β Maybe someone who's not with us anymore."

Rip John Witherspoon

@dannythomas417

You do know Rob Paulsen said those words, not John. This song should be dedicated to Rob too when he dies.

@Jojotheprocrastinator

@@dannythomas417 he just said rip because Witherspoon was the voice actor of the grandad on boondocks. I don't think he meant that John said that

@dannythomas417

@@Jojotheprocrastinator I know, but Rob is my hero. Lots of people will be crushed losing him as much as losing John. Paulsen was in LOTS of cartoons over the last 40 years.

@YOUNGXSANTANA

You win some you lose some

@YoungBasedChefBeezy

Danny Thomas why are you being an asshole?

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@CreativeGeoff

1:39

I don’t think Tom Scott realized what he did for hip-hop when he cleared that sample. πŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΎ

@PAULYHOTDOGSS

facts

@getyamindright210

Big facts!!

@thenecessarynews9371

Him and James brown both did a lot for hip hop

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