Day After Tomorrow
Take That Lyrics


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Only one way to describe, this is deceit I am hiding
Never been here before, never wanna see here again
I've strayed from a long term lover
And found greater lust from another
My conscience is keeping me awake and shouting at me all night

So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, maybe today
So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, or is that too late

Being loved is a big responsibility,
You can never give too much back
You know it's so easy to walk away and leave that lady flat
My life's feeling crowded with possessions, am I lucky or sad
Is it time to turn away and lose everything I had

So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, maybe today
So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, or is that too late

Moving in circles, decisions chasing me round and round
Why's life never easy, or do we make it hard for ourselves
And when we find love we need to look for something new




'Cos when it's all over, you always feel the need to be loved
Like she always loved you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Take That’s song “Day After Tomorrow” speak about the internal struggle of a person who is caught up in a love triangle. He acknowledges that he is deceiving his long-term lover by seeking greater lust from another. He is consumed by guilt and is unable to sleep at night as his conscience keeps shouting at him. He knows that he needs to come clean and tell the truth to his long-term lover, but he is afraid to lose everything he had.


The song begins with the acknowledgment of deceit and the consequences that come with it. The singer is in a state of confusion as he confesses that he has been in a situation that he has never experienced before and wants to avoid it in the future. He then goes on to admit that he has found greater lust from someone else and that his conscience is keeping him awake at night.


The second verse highlights the responsibility that comes with being loved and the importance of giving back to those who love you. It also portrays the internal struggle of a person who is confused about their possessions and their value in their life. The third verse speaks about the decisions in life that follow us around in circles, and how love is temporary and often leads us to seek something new when it is over.


Overall, Day After Tomorrow is a song about the struggle that comes with being involved in a love triangle, the guilt and confusion that comes with deceiving people, and the internal journey of self-realization that comes with it. It highlights the importance of honesty and self-reflection in relationships and the importance of empathy and love towards those around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Only one way to describe, this is deceit I am hiding
I am being dishonest and hiding the truth


Never been here before, never wanna see here again
This is new to me and I hope to never experience it again


I've strayed from a long term lover
I have been unfaithful to my partner whom I've been with for a long time


And found greater lust from another
I have found a stronger sexual desire in someone else


My conscience is keeping me awake and shouting at me all night
I feel guilty and my conscience is keeping me up all night


So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, maybe today
I will tell her the truth either tomorrow or today


So I'll tell her the day after tomorrow, or is that too late
I am unsure if I should wait or tell her tomorrow


Being loved is a big responsibility,
Being loved by someone comes with great responsibility


You can never give too much back
You can never repay love fully


You know it's so easy to walk away and leave that lady flat
It's easy to leave someone you love in a bad situation


My life's feeling crowded with possessions, am I lucky or sad
I have many possessions but I question if they bring me happiness or not


Is it time to turn away and lose everything I had
Should I leave everything I have behind and start anew?


Moving in circles, decisions chasing me round and round
I am going in circles and can't make a decision


Why's life never easy, or do we make it hard for ourselves
Why is life so difficult? Or is it us who create difficulty?


And when we find love we need to look for something new
When we find love we often look for something exciting or new


'Cos when it's all over, you always feel the need to be loved, like she always loved you
After a relationship ends, you always crave for love, just like how she loved you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW

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Comments from YouTube:

allinacan

Oh man. Too many forgotten memories associated with this gem of a song.

Karen De Loyas

Right🥺 hope they do new rendition for this, in honor for this beautiful song.

megagene

This one was an underrated gem. Such feels.

sol takie

Such a beautiful song ♥

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Каришка (Bilanida)

Как же люблю эту песню!! Помню слушала и слушала ее и рисовала карандашом Марка Оуена. Мои первые любительские портреты. До сих пор хранится у меня. ❤🎵😍

Jaime Saravia J

Que recuerdos de mis 14 años🥺

Margo Palinkas

Nagyon nagyon szép ez a dal ,gyönyörű !!!

Israel-Sisker

Can hear this song all my life.
markies voice so unique!

suzawilo

As wonderful as "Babe" was to my teenage ears back in the day.... My adult soul weeps for this ballad more💖😍♥️

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