1. In the … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists by the name of Tomorrow.
1. In the early days of British psychedelia, three bands were consistently cited as first-generation figureheads of the London-based underground sound: Pink Floyd, the Soft Machine, and Tomorrow. Pink Floyd became superstars and the Soft Machine influential cult legends, but Tomorrow is mostly remembered (if at all) for featuring Steve Howe as their lead guitarist in his pre-Yes days. Actually, Tomorrow was nearly the equal of the two more celebrated outfits. Along with the early Floyd and Soft Machine, they shared a propensity for flower-power whimsy. Though they were less recklessly innovative and imaginative, their songwriting was accomplished, with adroit harmonies, psychedelic guitar work, and adventurous structures and tempo changes. They never succumbed to mindless indulgence or jamming; indeed, their tracks were rather short and tightly woven in comparison with most psychedelic bands.
Band members were Steve Howe (electric and acoustic guitars), Keith West (vocals), John "Junior" Wood (bass guitar) and John 'Twink' Alder (drums). Tomorrow singer Keith West is perhaps better known as a participant in Mark Wirtz's Teenage Opera project that gave him a solo hit single "Excerpt from a Teenage Opera (Grocer Jack)" and brief commercial success. Guitarist Steve Howe later joined progressive rock band Yes and then Asia, whilst Twink joined The Pretty Things on their concept album, S.F. Sorrow, before forming The Pink Fairies.
Tomorrow are credited with releasing the first psychedelic single, 'My White Bicycle'. Tomorrow's September 1967 single "Revolution" was likely the primary inspiration for the John Lennon song Revolution which was released a year later.[citation needed] Tomorrow's lyric "Have your own little revolution, NOW!" sounds like it prompted Lennon's response "You say you want a revolution." Though Tomorrow's song was not a hit the group was well known to insiders of the London music scene. Frank Zappa met the group on his first trip to England in 1967 and praised Steve Howe's guitar solo on Claramount Lake. Zappa even played the record during a radio interview many years later.
2. Tomorrow was an emo/post-punk band from Tampa, FL, active from 1994 to 1999.
Tomorrow released a Self-Titled 7" (1995, Blacksmith), a split 7" with Exhaust (1995, Blacksmith), a split 11" with Hot Water Music (1997, No Idea) and two CD EPs; The Industry Of Natural Occurence (1998, No Idea) and Build a Brand New Sky (1999, Schematics).
They also appeared on several compilations; Direction CD (1996, Polivinyl), 403 Comp: Florida Fucking Hardcore (1998, Schematics), and Back to Donut! (1999, No Idea).
3. Tomorrow may also refer to a Japanese thrash metal band. Taking queues from the Italian metal scene, the members of Tomorrow embrace not only the Italian's fast, over-driven sound but also the language itself.
4. 90's influenced newschool hardcore from Ukraine in the vein of Mean Season, Ressurection, 108, Skygrain, Inside Out. http://tomorrowxxx.bandcamp.com/track/candles-light
5. Traditional doom metal band from Toledo, Ohio that was active in the late 90s. Recorded the EP "Divinatory Mourning".
Colonel Brown
Tomorrow Lyrics
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He's still looking for his pot, of gold
His house was big but now it's sold
His army coat keeps out the cold
Oh old
Oh oh oh
His dear wife departed
The poor fellows broken-hearted
From his moustache hang the tears,
Now all his life is souvenirs
Oh
Colonel Brown, isn't on, his feet
A [worn book ?) on his knees, a fire, some sleep
The doctor looked at him to find
There's nothing physical
It's in, his mind
Ah ah ah
He's only pleasure now is,
A little photograph,
Of his army wedding
Those medals on his uniform,
Now [buy/by] the wood to keep him warm
Ah
And we take him out on Sunday
To the church down in the lane
Colonel Brown sits in his wheelchair
And he tries to pray again
The lyrics to Tomorrow's Song's "Colonel Brown" tell the story of an old man named Colonel Brown who is retired and still searching for his pot of gold. He used to live in a big house but it's now sold and the only thing keeping him protected from the cold is his army coat. Unfortunately, his dear wife departed in May last year, and ever since then, Colonel Brown has been heartbroken. He cries so much that tears hang from his moustache beard. His life is now just filled with memories of his past leading to a collection of souvenirs.
Colonel Brown isn't active anymore, and spends his time with a worn book on his knees for company, a fire to keep him warm and enough time to rest. The doctor visited him but could not find anything physically wrong with him; it's all in his mind. His only remaining pleasure is the little photograph of his army wedding, and the medals on his uniform which he has kept with him. Colonel Brown now buys wood to keep him warm during the colder months. He attends church every Sunday and tries to pray but he is unable to do much because he sits in his wheelchair.
The song tells the poignant story of an elderly man who, in many respects, is alone and forgotten by the world. Despite his loneliness, he clings on to memories of his past and continues to search for meaning in his life. The lyrics, though sad, evoke a sense of reverence and admiration for the resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Colonel Brown, he's retired, and old
Colonel Brown is an elderly man who has retired from work.
He's still looking for his pot, of gold
Despite his retirement, Colonel Brown is still searching for wealth and riches.
His house was big but now it's sold
The Colonel's once-spacious house has been sold, implying that he is no longer wealthy.
His army coat keeps out the cold
Colonel Brown wears his old army coat to keep warm.
Oh old
A vocalization that emphasizes the Colonel's advanced age.
His dear wife departed
Colonel Brown's wife had died.
In May last year
The time of her passing is given as last May.
The poor fellows broken-hearted
The Colonel is heartbroken over his wife's death.
From his moustache hang the tears
The Colonel is so sorrowful that he is crying, and his mustache catches his tears.
Now all his life is souvenirs
The Colonel's life now consists of his memories and keepsakes.
Oh
A vocalization that implies sadness and sorrow.
Colonel Brown, isn't on, his feet
The Colonel is no longer able to walk or stand normally.
A [worn book ?) on his knees, a fire, some sleep
Sitting in his chair, the Colonel is holding a well-worn book, and he is likely tired and maybe even dozing off in front of the fire.
The doctor looked at him to find
The doctor has examined the Colonel.
There's nothing physical
The doctor can find no physical issues.
It's in, his mind
The source of the Colonel's problems is psychological.
Ah ah ah
A vocalization that emphasizes the Colonel's troubled state.
He's only pleasure now is,
The Colonel's only pleasure in life is...
A little photograph,
...his small photo album.
Of his army wedding
In particular, he enjoys looking at pictures of his wedding day while in uniform.
Those medals on his uniform,
The Colonel is also proud of the medals he received while serving.
Now [buy/by] the wood to keep him warm
He now has to buy firewood to keep warm due to his reduced financial status.
Ah
A vocalization that emphasizes the Colonel's sadness.
And we take him out on Sunday
Every Sunday, someone takes Colonel Brown out.
To the church down in the lane
They go to a nearby church.
Colonel Brown sits in his wheelchair
He is unable to walk and must use a wheelchair.
And he tries to pray again
The Colonel is trying to turn to prayer for solace in his time of sadness.
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