Tomorrow
The Sylvers Lyrics
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Tomorrow, tomorrow
When the twilight fades
When the moon hits my eyes
My sureness degrades
My confidence dies
The lonely eagle sings
Never aware
Of the emptiness it brings
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still care
Will you still need me tomorrow
Will you be there
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still care
Will you still need me tomorrow
Will you be there
When the night time calls
When darkness decides
My virtue falls in you
I confide
Where hope meets despair
The lonely eagle sings
Never aware
Of the emptiness it brings
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still care
Will you still need me tomorrow
Will you be there
Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still care
Will you still need me tomorrow
Will you be there
The Sylvers’ song “Tomorrow” is a ballad about the uncertainty of love and the fear of abandonment. The song opens with a plea to a lover, asking if they will still love the singer “tomorrow, tomorrow” even as the singer’s “sureness degrades” and “confidence dies”. The verses describe the singer’s vulnerability and the way they rely on their lover for comfort and support, even as they fear being rejected when they are at their lowest points. The repeated refrain emphasizes the singer’s anxiety and need for reassurance, as they ask again and again if their lover will “still care”, “still need” and “still be there” for them.
The imagery in the song highlights the contrast between hope and despair, with the metaphor of the “lonely eagle” singing in a place where “hope meets despair”. The eagle, usually a symbol of strength and freedom, is here portrayed as unaware of the “emptiness it brings”. This suggests that even the most confident and powerful beings are susceptible to doubt and insecurity. The song’s overall message is that love can bring both joy and pain, and that the fear of losing it can lead to a sense of emptiness and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you still love me
Tomorrow, tomorrow
Asking if the person will continue to love them in the future
When the twilight fades
When the day ends and night approaches
When the moon hits my eyes
When the moonlight shines on them
My sureness degrades
Losing confidence in oneself
My confidence dies
Completely losing belief in oneself
Where hope meets despair
A place where an optimistic expectation meets utter hopelessness
The lonely eagle sings
The singer uses an eagle as a metaphor for themselves
Never aware
Unaware of the negative consequences of their actions
Of the emptiness it brings
Referring to the negative effects of being lonely
Will you still care
Asking if the person will still value them in the future
Will you still need me tomorrow
Asking if the person will continue to rely on them in the future
Will you be there
Asking if the person will be physically and emotionally present for them in the future
When the night time calls
When darkness sets in and night begins
When darkness decides
Referring to the perceived control darkness has over them
My virtue falls in you
Referring to the person as a source of moral excellence for the singer
I confide
Trusting the person deeply
Will you still need me tomorrow
Asking if the person will continue to rely on them in the future
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JACO VAN RIJSWIJK, REGINALD PENXTEN, WOUT VAN DESSEL
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Chicago Slim
Rest In Peace Shirley Sylvers,.. you did a fabulous job creating a wonderful talented family !!!
Stuart Perry
+SilkySlim What was she a mad scientist? I believe they both until this point had something to do with forming and raising their family. But I do not believe that scientists started creating people until the 1970s.
T Black
I'm beside myself. I was such a huge fan and still advocate for the Sylvers. As much as I liked the Jackson 5 I loved the Sylvers more. To be able to see their parents in such a sane respectful setting ( Thank you Graucho ) really made my heart warm. "Boogie Fever" is a great song but you REALLY must hear this entire families work, Fosters solo stuff, Edmund and Leon is one the worlds best kept producer secrets. They have all made incredible music over the years. I am grateful to them.
I"m with Graucho. I'm glad they won too. They are a wonderful family.
looksrdeceivn
i loved this too... yes i didnt realize how kind groucho was...
Pirate7X
Yes! Props to Groucho as a classy & edgy guest with total respect and the Sylvers who were as witty and professional as him. And yes folks, check out all their incredible music that often rivaled or beat the best of the Jackson family. Salutes to all.
SirStevereno
Groucho was truly no grouch. He had a BIG heart and this priceless video...proves it! Thank you.
Frank Burns
It's plain to see that Groucho had no truck with racism. He oozes fairness. I expected nothing else. My favourite Grouch line: ''I usually remember a face...in your case I'll forget it!!''
Debra Battle
Leon and Shirley went on to have not just one more, but three more kids for a total of 10.
They kids went on to start a singing group in the 70's call The Sylvers with hit like Boogie Fever and Hotline.
Len B.
good info thanks
J Cross Photography
This is awesome. Groucho was such a great host and the young Sylvers are so adorable and talented