Today
Zero 7 feat. José González Lyrics

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Sirens sounding out, are we going to war
A film of yesterday on a broken down door
Send me something real to ignore or explore
And I'll show you all the things that I saw

Today
The words don't mean enough for us to say
For us to say

Today
To steal the moment that we gave away
We gave away
Gave it away

Can't remember when, but it's happened before
Saw it all played out through a crack in the door
Send me something good for the way that I feel
And I'll show you all the things that I've seen

Today
The words don't mean enough for us to say
For us to say
today
To steal the moment that we gave away
We gave away

Today
We are the light that travels into space
Into space

We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space

We are the light that travels into space
We are the light that travels into space

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Today" by Zero 7 feat. José Gonzáles touch on themes of war, nostalgia, and the search for meaning. The opening lines mention the sound of sirens, which can be interpreted as a warning of impending danger, possibly war or a conflict of some sort. The image of a broken down door with a film of yesterday suggests the passage of time and the remnants of past memories. The singer yearns for something real to explore or ignore, implying a desire to either find purpose or escape from reality.

The chorus repeats the word "today" several times, suggesting a focus on the present moment. However, the lyrics state that words do not mean enough to express what the singer is feeling. The phrase "to steal the moment that we gave away" suggests the idea of regret or missed opportunities. The bridge of the song takes a unique turn, stating that "we are the light that travels into space." This line implies a sense of transcendence and perhaps a desire for something greater than what is present in this moment.

Overall, "Today" is a contemplative song that muses on the fleeting nature of time and the search for purpose in the midst of chaos and nostalgia.

Line by Line Meaning

Sirens sounding out, are we going to war
The loud alarms are blaring, implying that there could be an upcoming war.

A film of yesterday on a broken down door
An old memory that has been destroyed echoes through the cracked doorway.

Send me something real to ignore or explore
Please send me something legitimate that I can either disregard or take an interest in.

And I'll show you all the things that I saw
I will reveal everything that I have perceived to you.

The words don't mean enough for us to say
The language we possess is inadequate to articulate our thoughts and feelings.

For us to say
For us to express.

To steal the moment that we gave away
To recapture the time we wasted.

Gave it away
Gave it away.

Can't remember when, but it's happened before
I can't recall exactly when it occurred, but it has happened in the past.

Saw it all played out through a crack in the door
I witnessed it all from a tiny opening in the door.

Send me something good for the way that I feel
Please provide me with something that can alleviate how I am feeling.

And I'll show you all the things that I've seen
I will show you all that I have observed.

We are the light that travels into space
We are the source of light that travels into the vast universe.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSE GONZALEZ, HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER

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@daber2000

2y↑3

Zero 7 is simply stunning. They combine romantic and familiar sounds from the 70's and perfectly weave them in the most delightful contemporary frames. This collaboration with Jose Gonzales resulted in perfect harmony. I hope they continue giving us decades of incredible music.