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1) Starship is an American pop/rock band best known for their hits "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and "We Built This City" that operated from 1985 to 1989, reforming in 1992 although featuring just vocalist Mickey Thomas. In 1984, singer-songwriter Paul Kantner left the San Francisco, California group Jefferson Starship. His former bandmates wanted to continue with that name, but Kantner, as the last founding member of Jefferson Airplane, took legal action over the "Jefferson" name. Kantner settled out of court and signed an agreement that neither party would use the names "Jefferson" or "Airplane" unless all members of Jefferson Airplane, Inc. (made up of Bill Thompson, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady) agreed. The band then took the name "Starship". Keyboard player David Freiberg, who had been increasingly marginalized, left as well.
In contrast to Paul Kantner's more experimental and progressive rock direction, Starship moved towards a sleek arena rock direction reminiscent of contemporaries Foreigner and Journey. In 1985, the band, based primarily around dual vocalists Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick, released 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla' and immediately scored two #1 hits. The first was "We Built This City", written by the team of Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert, and Peter Wolf (producer), which was inspired by Bay Area rock n roll station KSAN-FM.
That song was trashed at the time by Kantner and later criticized by co-singer Grace Slick, and it was later declared to be the "worst song of all time" by Blender magazine. VH1 also named it the number-one "Most Awesomely Bad Song" on a top-50 countdown co-sponsored with Blender. However, it became something like a 'signature song' for Starship and has continued to receive major airplay. The band's second #1 was "Sara"; no previous incarnation of Jefferson Airplane/Starship had had a #1 hit. 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla' itself reached #7, went platinum, and spawned two more singles: "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight" (#26), and "Before I Go" (#68).
In 1987, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" was featured in the film 'Mannequin' and hit #1, although only Slick and Thomas (plus Craig Chaquico's guitar solo) appeared on it. This song made Slick the oldest female vocalist to sing on a number-one Billboard Hot 100 hit, at the age of 47 (a record that she held until Cher broke it at age 53 in 1999 with "Believe".) The following year, with the new members Mark Morgan (keyboard) and Brett Bloomfield (bass) added. the band's song "Wild Again" (which reached #78 on the Billboard singles chart) was used in the movie 'Cocktail'.
By the time 'No Protection' was released, bassist Pete Sears had left. The album went gold and featured the hits "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (#1), "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)" (#9), and "Beat Patrol" (#46). In addition, the last song on the album, "Set the Night to Music", would later become a huge hit when re-recorded as a duet between Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest.
Grace Slick left Starship in 1988, having become disillusioned with the band's drift towards a strongly commercial pop image and swearing never to perform with them again. The revamped Starship lineup, featuring Mark Morgan (keyboards) and Brett Bloomfield (bass), released 'Love Among the Cannibals' in 1989. Finding their commercial prospects waning, the group finally disbanded the following year.
In 1992, vocalist Mickey Thomas revived the band, originally using the name "Mickey Thomas' Starship". Gaining some praise for his live performances, he changed the name to "Starship featuring Mickey Thomas". Lately, the band often refers to itself simply as "Starship", though with Thomas being its only consistent member. In September 2013, the group released their first new studio material in over two decades, putting out the tune "It's Not the Same as Love".
Their official website can be found at www.starshipcontrol.com.
Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight
Starship Lyrics
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Just who you're looking for and what kind of love you'll find
Holding out for a dream
But I can see you're lonely, living isn't only a fantasy
I don't fit into your plans, but you can reach for my hands
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
It's all right, 'cause tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
Really hate to see you confused
I want no promises, so what have you got to lose
When you look in my eyes
Don't think about tomorrow, this feeling isn't meant to be analyzed
Why should you be all alone 'til your heart finds a home
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right, 'cause tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
(Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, tomorrow) Let yourself go!
(Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, tomorrow)
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right
Tomorrow doesn't matter at all, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right, tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
Tonight!
The lyrics of Starship's "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight" convey a message of living in the moment rather than worrying about the future. The singer recognizes that the person he is singing to has already decided on the type of love they want and is holding out for a dream, but he can see that they are lonely. He offers his hand as a means of comfort and encourages the person to let go and enjoy the moment. He also acknowledges that he does not fit into their plans, but that should not stop them from taking a chance with him.
The chorus reinforces the message that the future should not hold too much weight when it comes to love. The singer implores the person to let go and enjoy the moment because tomorrow is not important. He is holding them and it feels right, even if it was not planned. The lyrics throughout the song offer comfort and encourage the person to be vulnerable and take a chance with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You already made up your mind
It seems like you've figured out what you want and the kind of love you seek
Just who you're looking for and what kind of love you'll find
You know who you are searching for and the kind of love you want from them
Holding out for a dream
You are waiting for your perfect dream and will not settle for anything but that
But I can see you're lonely, living isn't only a fantasy
Despite your dreams, I can see that you are lonely, and you should start living in reality
I don't fit into your plans, but you can reach for my hands
Although I may not be what you want, I can still be there for you to hold on to
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
Let go of tomorrow and focus on tonight, in this moment, I am holding you and it feels perfect
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
This may not have been your plan, but if you want to stay and feel loved, let go of your reservations
It's all right, 'cause tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
It's okay to let go of your worries about the future because tonight is what matters
Really hate to see you confused
I don't want you to feel confused and lost
I want no promises, so what have you got to lose
I am not asking for any promises from you, so what harm does it do to try?
When you look in my eyes
When you look into my eyes, focus on the present moment and not the future
Don't think about tomorrow, this feeling isn't meant to be analyzed
Don't overanalyze this moment and just have faith, it is not meant to be analyzed
Why should you be all alone 'til your heart finds a home
Don't be alone until you find your perfect home and partner- you can find temporary love until then
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
In this moment, tomorrow doesn't matter, I am holding you and it is right
Let yourself go!
Let go of your worries and enjoy the present moment
Tomorrow doesn't matter at all, I'm holding you and it feels so right
The future doesn't matter, I am here now holding you and it feels perfect
It's all right, tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
It is okay, tomorrow can wait- tonight is what matters
Tonight!
Focus on tonight, let go of everything else
Lyrics © COCO BLUE
Written by: Steven Marc Cristol, Robin Hahne Steffanie Randall
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You already made up your mind
Just who you're looking for and what kind of love you'll find
Holding out for a dream
But I can see you're lonely, living isn't only a fantasy
I don't fit into your plans, but you can reach for my hands
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right, 'cause tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
Really hate to see you confused
I want no promises, so what have you got to lose
When you look in my eyes
Don't think about tomorrow, this feeling isn't meant to be analyzed
Why should you be all alone 'til your heart finds a home
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right, 'cause tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
Let yourself go!
(Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, tomorrow)
Tomorrow doesn't matter tonight, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right
Tomorrow doesn't matter at all, I'm holding you and it feels so right
I know you didn't plan it this way, let yourself go if you want to stay
It's all right, tomorrow doesn't matter tonight
Tonight!
@russellcrawley2110
Today's music couldn't even dream alone at night of holding a candle to the kickass music of the 80's. That's just my opinion.
@eddief9959
Amen brother!!
@joncio06
Amen. Thats simply straight true 🤗
@engrfka
Starship is the most 80's band there ever was. And one of the best ever.
@bonniebianco5918
Three perfect CDs with at least fifteen singles .
@bonniebianco5918
Love is a cannibal The third cd didn't have grace but mickey rocked my heart.
Starship Tomorrow Dosen't Matter Tonight 1985
@lucianvrasmas138
Hat off to MICKEY Thomas
@johndooley661
Most underrated.
@artdematteis471
Mickey Thomas's voice is just insane! He and Grace harmonized perfectly!