Finale
Tichina Arnold Michelle Weeks Tisha Campbell-Martin & Chorus Lyrics
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There is no past
Thank God this moment's not the last
There's only us
There's only this
Forget, regrets
Or life is yours to miss
No day but today
I can't control (will I lose my dignity)
My destiny (will someone care)
I trust my soul (will I wake tomorrow)
My only goal is to be (from this nightmare)
Without You (there's only now)
The hand gropes (there's only here)
The ear hears (give in to love)
The pulse beats (or live in fear)
Life goes on (no other path)
But I'm gone (no other way)
'Cause I die without you (no day but today)
I die without you (no day but today)
I die without you (no day but today)
I die without you (no day but today)
I die without you (no day but today)
I die without you (no day but today)
No day but today
The song "Finale" from the musical Rent is a powerful moment that closes the show. The lyrics "There is no future, there is no past, thank God this moment's not the last" hint at the importance of living in the present moment since life can be unpredictable. The message is to live without regrets and to not miss out on life. The repetition of "no day but today" emphasizes the idea that there is only the present and no guarantee of a tomorrow, making it more important to make each moment count.
The second verse of the song represents a conflicted state of mind in the face of uncertainty. It speaks of the fear of losing dignity, the desire for someone to care, and the hope to wake up to a better future. The chorus shows the importance of love and how it helps one to put fears aside and live without fear. Life can only go on, and this moment is all that exists. The emotional climax of the song builds to "I die without you," repeated multiple times for emphasis, highlighting the idea that life is only in the present and that it is worth dying for, and that someone wants to live so intensely to cherish the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no future
The future does not exist in reality or uncertainty.
There is no past
What's happened in the past is beyond our reach or control.
Thank God this moment's not the last
Happiness in a fleeting moment is valuable and must be cherished.
There's only us
The only true thing is completely subjective and within myself.
There's only this
There is only this particular moment in time and no other.
Forget, regrets
Release yourself from the past to move forward to a better tomorrow.
Or life is yours to miss
Regrets could deprive you of living life to the fullest.
No other road, no other way
There is only one way to live life and it's up to you to find it.
No day but today
The only day that is certain or real is today, and it's important to make it count.
I can't control (will I lose my dignity)
I cannot guarantee that I won't lose everything, including my dignity
My destiny (will someone care)
I can't predict who will care for me in the future, my fate is ultimately unknown.
I trust my soul (will I wake tomorrow)
I have no control over whether I will be given another day to wake up to tomorrow.
My only goal is to be (from this nightmare)
My sole purpose is to escape this nightmare or present situation.
Without You (there's only now)
I now realize that my life is devoid of joy and meaning without you.
The hand gropes (there's only here)
My hand is reaching out in search of someone to grasp in this moment and nowhere else.
The ear hears (give in to love)
I'm opening myself up to the sound of love and the acceptance of its message.
The pulse beats (or live in fear)
My heart beats faster when I'm with you or I should live my life in constant fear of the unknown.
Life goes on (no other path)
Life is full of ups and downs, but it still persists and only leads forward.
But I'm gone (no other way)
I'm leaving because I know there's no other way for me to live and be happy.
'Cause I die without you (no day but today)
Because I cannot handle the thought of living without you even for a day.
I die without you (no day but today)
I cannot fathom existing without you now and in the future.
I die without you (no day but today)
I'm dying slowly inside without you here, and I don't want to waste any more time.
No day but today
Life is too short not to live in the present moment and make it count, and nothing else matters.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan D. Larson
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@livdrawz6234
Every song in this movie is a bop, and these girls are easily the best parts of all of them
@rsbrryberet4802
Yaasss!!!
@dukes7599
Agreed
@joeparish3575
Incredible vocals and harmony!!! They could've been a hot selling group!!!
@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090
I think they were
@terseandtiny1746
@@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090 I don't think they were, I know Tischina and Tisha did loads of work solo but they were just teens during this.
@jamesrobinson9728
Pretty sure they did the opening and vocal cues for a Pup Named Scooby Doo. Or maybe not, but that sounded good too.
@tinawashington5591
That part!!
@fraser_mr2009
it's all down to the director. it looked like he gave them some freedom here.
@PyroGothNerd
"Ain't he havin' some fun now"
(Cuts to him looking miserable)
The sarcasm is strong in this song