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The JAMS / The KLF Lyrics
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Was love still living there?
Feel all the weight
Lifted off my shoulders
When I found you still cared
Memories don't care what the future holds
They create the greatest love stories ever told
We chased our dreams and we faced our nightmares
And through it all, we didn't let it fall apart
Tomorrow's the next best day
So we celebrate the love we have
Through the good times and the bad
Today is the most precious day of my life
Tomorrow's the next best day
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
Never say goodbye for all time
So let's celebrate, celebrate we're still together
Whoa, a jewel
Girl, you change the mood when you walk in the room
And as I watch, I smile at you, you take all my breath away
No, I'm not ashamed
This isn't for everyone, we operate on a higher plane
But for your love, I would walk through burning flames
Memories don't care what the future holds
They create the greatest love stories never told
We chased our dreams and we faced our nightmares
And through it all, we didn't let it fall apart
Tomorrow's the next best day
So we celebrate the love we have
Through the good times and the bad
Today is the most precious day of my life
Tomorrow's the next best day
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
Never say goodbye for all time
So let's celebrate, celebrate we're still together
(Ooh)
Love so beautiful, it's magical, yeah
Where there's need to give
That's where your love lives
And nothing seems impossible
Because I know that you'll be there for me
Memories, they don't care what the future holds
But they create the greatest love story ever told
I need you here with me, complete me with affection
Embracing me with loving, Lord, you're perfection
Tomorrow's the next best
We chased our dreams and we faced our nightmares
And through it all, we didn't let it fall apart
Tomorrow's the next best day
So we celebrate the love we have
Through the good times and the bad
Today is the most precious day of my life
Ooh, tomorrow's the next best day
Celebrate, celebrate, never say goodbye for all time
(So let's celebrate, baby)
So let's celebrate that we're still together
The JAMS / The KLF's song Next is a celebration of love and the memories that come with it. The lyrics reflect on the journey that led the singer to the present moment, and the importance of cherishing the love they have. The first lines suggest that the singer has been through some difficult times and possibly lost hope in finding love, but meeting the person they are with now has lifted a weight off their shoulders. The memories of the past are still present, but they are not as important as the love they are experiencing in the moment.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of living in the present and celebrating what they have, regardless of what the future holds. The lyrics suggest that the couple has faced challenges together, but they have overcome them and remained together. Love is described as "beautiful" and "magical", and the singer expresses gratitude for the love they have.
The overall message of the song is one of love, hope, and celebration. It encourages listeners to appreciate the present and the love they have, and not to worry too much about the future. The song also acknowledges that love can be challenging, but that working through difficulties is worth it when it comes to being with the person you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Along the way, the days got lost behind me
As I journeyed through life, I lost track of time
Was love still living there?
I wonder if love still existed in my past
Feel all the weight
Lifted off my shoulders
When I found you still cared
I felt relieved and renewed when I discovered that you still love me
Memories don't care what the future holds
They create the greatest love stories ever told
Memories of love are timeless and can create the most beautiful experiences
We chased our dreams and we faced our nightmares
And through it all, we didn't let it fall apart
We pursued our aspirations and confronted our fears, but we didn't allow our love to crumble
Tomorrow's the next best day
So we celebrate the love we have
Through the good times and the bad
Today is the most precious day of my life
Tomorrow's the next best day
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
Never say goodbye for all time
So let's celebrate, celebrate we're still together
Every day is an opportunity to cherish our love, no matter what happens. Therefore, we must celebrate and never say goodbye
Whoa, a jewel
Girl, you change the mood when you walk in the room
And as I watch, I smile at you, you take all my breath away
No, I'm not ashamed
This isn't for everyone, we operate on a higher plane
But for your love, I would walk through burning flames
You are a precious treasure who lights up my life with your presence. I adore you, and I'm willing to go to great lengths for your love
Love so beautiful, it's magical, yeah
Where there's need to give
That's where your love lives
And nothing seems impossible
Because I know that you'll be there for me
Our love is so enchanting that anything seems achievable. All we need to do is give and be there for each other
I need you here with me, complete me with affection
Embracing me with loving, Lord, you're perfection
Tomorrow's the next best
I crave your affection and presence because you make me whole. You are the embodiment of love, and I'm excited about our future
Celebrate, celebrate, never say goodbye for all time
(So let's celebrate, baby)
So let's celebrate that we're still together
Let's continue to celebrate our love and vow to never say goodbye. We're in this together for life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Harris, Nathan B. Morris, Shawn Patrick Stockman, Terry Lewis, Wanya Jermaine Morris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
brianartillery
Good to hear the 'Totally Wired' by The Fall sample. And the elegant clarinet work of Duy Khiem, the vocalist on the sublime 'Me Ru Con'.
ASN Communications
We're sure one of us read in John Higgs' book that Bill regarded this track as the one with the most artistic merit out of an entire album, which he and Jim generally regarded as shite. Love to play this track (and the entire album) to Hip Hop purists in order to demonstrate a Scotsman rapping before NWA and the age of Gangsta Rap - just doing our bit for Operation MF!
bikerusl
This is amazing to think this was done in 1987. So ahead of their time!
Scotty P
NOT! It's that everything since is post-this time, and I mean more than merely chronologically.
Kenneth Guitar Fiend
I only Discover This now damn... amazing stuff
Aaron Edwards
The Sound of Mu
the GUMPA brothers www.gumpa.se
the 23´s !
cool that they have sampled wildman fisher - merry go around
D. Oliver
Ah the early days when most samplers could only hold a few minutes max. Now it's 2020 and pcs can hold unlimited samples. I prefer these older samples it forces you to try to be more creative.
Emperor Palpatine
@brianartillery Glad ya like it! :D
Emperor Palpatine
@murcuryvapor Didn't know that! :D