Here's Tomorrow Again
Teddy Wilson Billie Holiday Lyrics
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And the sky is turnin' pink
Gosh what will the neighbors think
Cause here it is tomorrow again
We could share a perfect day
But we've danced the night away
Guess you'd better hit the hay
We saw the sunset in the sky
Soon we'll see the dawn
Mother Nature's about to rise
And Father Time is marchin' on
Did you hear my daddy yell?
We've been leaning on the bell
Kiss me quick and run like sixty
Because here it is tomorrow again
The lyrics in "Here's Tomorrow Again" by Teddy Wilson and Billie Holiday describe the realization that time has slipped away and it's already the next day, as denoted by the blinking house lights and the pinkening sky. The singer is concerned about what the neighbors might think of their late night antics and suggests that it's time to call it a night even though they could have had a perfect day together. They acknowledge that they watched the sunset, and soon they will see the dawn as Mother Nature and Father Time march on. The urgency of the situation becomes clear as the singer's father yells, indicating that it's time to head home, and they share a kiss and run off.
The song reflects the feeling of bittersweet nostalgia, as the couple enjoyed their time together but now must part ways as the new day dawns. The lyrics also suggest that the couple may have been up to some mischief or debauchery, causing the singer to worry about what their neighbors might think. The use of "Mother Nature" and "Father Time" also adds a sense of inevitability to the passing of time, emphasizing the fleeting nature of their time together.
Line by Line Meaning
See the house lights start to blink
The night is coming to an end, the streetlights are signaling the morning is here.
And the sky is turnin' pink
The sky is a warm shade of pink, indicating that the sun is about to come up.
Gosh what will the neighbors think
Questioning how the neighbors will perceive seeing them out late together until morning.
Cause here it is tomorrow again
The night has ended, and once again, it's time to face the day ahead.
We could share a perfect day
They could have spent a perfect day together, but they spent the night dancing instead.
But we've danced the night away
They spent the night dancing and enjoying each other's company.
Guess you'd better hit the hay
It's time for one of them to go home and get some rest, as the day began anew.
Cause here it is tomorrow again
Another day has begun, and they must part ways for the time being.
We saw the sunset in the sky
They saw the sunset as the beginning of their evening together.
Soon we'll see the dawn
The night is over, and the dawn is about to break.
Mother Nature's about to rise
The natural world is coming back to life as morning approaches.
And Father Time is marchin' on
Time continues to move forward, and they have to prepare for the new day ahead.
Did you hear my daddy yell?
One of their parents is calling for them to come home.
We've been leaning on the bell
They press the doorbell for one last kiss before parting ways.
Kiss me quick and run like sixty
They share one last quick kiss before dashing off quickly.
Because here it is tomorrow again
The cycle of day and night continues, and it's time for them to say goodbye yet again.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: P. Gibbons, R. Ringwald
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