Big Jess and MaD SoN both are graduates of Edison High School, where they m… Read Full Bio ↴Big Jess and MaD SoN both are graduates of Edison High School, where they met and began playing music together. After high school, the duo played at the Bon Appetit in Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They became the Unknown Prophets in 1997 with the release of "The Prophecy", adding DJ Willy Lose in 1998. In 2000, the Unknown Prophets released their first album, "World Premier". This album put the Prophets on the map, featuring local artists Slug, DJ Abilities, and Brother Ali. After "World Premier", the group, along with other artists from N.E. Time, released "Welcome to Northeast", a two-disc album. 2003 brought two new albums from the group, "Now You Know" and "The W.E.T. Ep". 2005 brought "Summer Heat", and in 2006, the group released "The Road Less Travelled", which boosted their fame among the Twin Cities' Hip Hop scene.

not today
Unknown Prophets Lyrics

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Dunia hari ini begitu tak berarti
Tak berjalan cepat seolah tak peduli
Lambat laun ku bertahan dengan hari ini
Hari yang takkan pernah berakhir

Semua telah berubah sejalan dengan waktu
Setiap detik berharga bagiku

Waktu pun ingin kuubah
Kembali tertawa
Aku hanya bisa menangis
Aku tak bisa...

Maafkanlah diriku
Atas semua kesalahan yang kuperbuat
Selama ini kepada dirimu
Aku berjanji akan melepasmu
Dengan senyuman yang akan kau ingat
Dan kau kenang sampai mati
Selamanya...

Semua telah berubah sejalan dengan waktu
Setiap detik berharga bagiku

Waktu pun ingin kuubah
Kembali tertawa
Aku hanya bisa menangis
Aku tak bisa...

Maafkanlah diriku
Atas semua kesalahan yang kuperbuat
Selama ini kepada dirimu
Aku berjanji akan melepasmu
Dengan senyuman yang akan kau ingat
Dan kau kenang sampai mati
Selamanya...

Lupakanlah semua kenangan ini
Hancurkanlah semua mimpi-mimpi
Jangan pernah kembali
Dan takkan pernah kembali
Dan janganlah kau pernah berikan aku satu harapan
Dan karena ku ingin
Pergi, hilang dan lupakan

Maafkanlah diriku
Atas semua kesalahan yang kuperbuat
Selama ini kepada dirimu
Aku berjanji akan melepasmu
Dengan senyuman yang akan kau ingat
Dan kau kenang sampai mati
Selamanya...
Selamanya...
Selamanya...
selamanya...

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Ohhh ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Not Today" by Unknown Prophets touch on themes of time, change, regret, and forgiveness. The opening verse speaks of the insignificance of the world and the feeling that time passes slowly, as the singer tries to hold on to the present moment that will never end. The next verse expresses the singer's desire to change time, to go back and laugh again instead of crying, and the chorus asks for forgiveness for past mistakes made towards someone who is dearly missed and promises to let them go with a smile they'll remember forever.

The second half of the song takes a darker turn, as the singer pleads to forget all memories, destroy all dreams, never look back, and never give any false hope, finally begging to be allowed to go, disappear, and forget. The repeated chorus of asking for forgiveness becomes more poignant, as the singer admits that all they have left is to ask for forgiveness, despite the realization that they can never go back or change what has been done.

Overall, the song paints a picture of a person haunted by their past mistakes and wishing desperately to turn back time and make things right. The bittersweet tone of the lyrics is enhanced by the melancholy instrumental track that accompanies them, and the heartfelt delivery of Unknown Prophets's rapper's vocal performance.

Line by Line Meaning

Dunia hari ini begitu tak berarti
The world today feels insignificant

Tak berjalan cepat seolah tak peduli
It moves slowly as if it doesn't care

Lambat laun ku bertahan dengan hari ini
I endure with today, even if slowly

Hari yang takkan pernah berakhir
The day that will never end

Semua telah berubah sejalan dengan waktu
Everything changes with time

Setiap detik berharga bagiku
Every second is precious to me

Waktu pun ingin kuubah
I want to change time

Kembali tertawa
To laugh again

Aku hanya bisa menangis
I can only cry

Aku tak bisa...
I can't do it

Maafkanlah diriku
Forgive me