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".
The Incredible Journey of Timothy Chase
Tomorrow Lyrics
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Makes you any better in a fool
They never really see right through you
That's because they just don't know you
And you just laugh and say thank you
I think I'll take a voyage real soon
Wipe that smile of your maker
You don't need to own a thing
Why don't you just, pull a string
Everyone's doing tricks but you don't know
When tomorrow comes you'll see a different show
Can't you see we're there in the front row
I believe dawn is light
Wrap it up tight
I mean the contradiction guiding light
Kiss the flame, that changed your name
Been a laughing [?meter/meeter?] lately
Mask off you're just imitating now
Creep-ing, crawling, going very slow
The things you plant they just don't seem to grow
The ground you tread it just screams out "Oh no"
The simple just becomes absurd
I don't know a single word to describe
Look-ing from a thoroughly different view
You could almost fit there too
But the man's not in who has the cruise
It's just us and we're here too
Looking back slowly back
Don't know why
You didn't take the truth as just a lie
What you fear, we're still here
The lyrics of Tomorrow's song, The Incredible Journey of Timothy Chase, talk about the facade that people put up in front of others to appear clever or better than others. The first verse talks about how this outer image does not necessarily make one smarter or more intelligent. People don't really see through this facade because they don't know the real person behind it. The singer suggests that the person should take a voyage to find themselves instead of living behind this mask.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how people try to appear different by doing tricks, and the person is not aware of this because they are lost in their own world. The singer talks about how people should not be interested in material possessions and just pull a string instead. The third verse talks about how the person is just imitating others and not growing, while the world around them is screaming for change. The simple has become absurd, and nobody can find the right words to describe it.
The chorus talks about how the dawn will bring light, and the singer asks the person to kiss the flame that changed their name. The final verse talks about how it's just "us" and "we're" still here, looking back slowly and wondering why the person didn't take the truth as a lie. The song talks about how people should look beyond the facade and find themselves to grow and evolve.
Line by Line Meaning
Think your clever image outer
You believe that projecting a certain image of yourself to the world makes you look smart or sophisticated
Makes you any better in a fool
However, it doesn't change the fact that you are still being foolish in your behavior
They never really see right through you
Others do not have the ability to truly understand your thoughts and intentions
That's because they just don't know you
This is because they have not taken the time to get to know you on a deeper level
And you just laugh and say thank you
You take this lack of understanding as a compliment, but it is really just indicative of your own isolation
I think I'll take a voyage real soon
You are considering embarking on a journey, perhaps in an attempt to find a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you
Wipe that smile of your maker
You are being told to remove the false sense of satisfaction or superiority that you have created for yourself
with another piece of paper
But instead of holding onto material possessions, you should discard them and focus on more meaningful experiences
You don't need to own a thing
Because true happiness and fulfillment cannot be found in material possessions
Why don't you just, pull a string
Instead, you should consider living your life more freely and spontaneously, without feeling the need to hold onto false illusions of grandeur
Everyone's doing tricks but you don't know
You feel left out or uncertain, as if everyone else has found their own way of navigating through life, but you are still struggling to do so
When tomorrow comes you'll see a different show
However, as you move forward into the future, you will begin to see things from a different perspective and gain new insight into your own struggles and journey
Can't you see we're there in the front row
The people around you, who you may have disregarded or dismissed, are actually right there alongside you, watching your journey unfold
I believe dawn is light
There is hope and potential for a brighter tomorrow, even in the midst of your struggles and uncertainty
Wrap it up tight
You should take hold of this hope and keep it close, holding onto it tightly
I mean the contradiction guiding light
This contrast between struggle and hope can actually be a guiding light for you, helping to illuminate your path forward
Kiss the flame, that changed your name
You should embrace change and transformation, even if it is uncomfortable or difficult
Been a laughing [?meter/meeter?] lately
You have recently found yourself the object of others' amusement or ridicule
Mask off you're just imitating now
You have been trying to fit into a mold or persona that is not truly genuine to who you are, and others can see through this facade
Creep-ing, crawling, going very slow
Your journey towards true self-discovery and transformation has been slow and steady, with many small steps and setbacks along the way
The things you plant they just don't seem to grow
You have been trying to cultivate certain aspects of your life or personality, but they have not been developing in the way you had hoped
The ground you tread it just screams out "Oh no"
This has left you feeling uncertain or even fearful about your direction in life
The simple just becomes absurd
You have realized that the things you once thought were important or valuable are actually quite trivial or meaningless
I don't know a single word to describe
You struggle to articulate this realization, because it feels so profound and all-encompassing
Look-ing from a thoroughly different view
However, as you continue to grow and change, you will begin to approach life from a completely new perspective
You could almost fit there too
This new perspective is open and inclusive, and you begin to see how you can fit into it in a way that feels authentic and true to you
But the man's not in who has the cruise
You begin to realize that true happiness and fulfillment cannot be found in material possessions or external success, but rather in more intangible and personal experiences
It's just us and we're here too
The people around you are still there, observing and participating in your journey, even as you undergo this profound transformation
Looking back slowly back
As you reflect on your journey, you begin to do so with a new sense of clarity and understanding
Don't know why
But there are still things about your journey and your transformation that remain mysterious and difficult to understand
You didn't take the truth as just a lie
You begin to see how you may have been ignoring or denying certain truths about yourself and your path forward in the past
What you fear, we're still here
Despite your fear and uncertainty, the people around you continue to support and encourage you on your journey
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.