All You Wanted Was Tomorrow
Chasing Tomorrow's Illusions: A Dave Matthews Tale
Lyrics
Things have not been any easier
Expressing that the current situation is challenging or difficult.
Since you found someone to love
Life became more complicated since finding a romantic partner.
It's hard just keeping it together
Struggling to maintain composure or stability.
When it's pulling you apart
Feeling torn apart by conflicting emotions or situations.
When all you wanted was tomorrow
Desire for a better future, contrasting with the current difficulties.
You picture albums on the wall
Imagining nostalgic moments displayed on the wall in photo albums.
And the good old days and times of sorrow
Reflecting on both happy and sorrowful times from the past.
Yeah, but tomorrow never comes
Expressing a longing for a better future that never materializes.
Oh, tomorrow never comes
Repetition of the idea that tomorrow never comes, emphasizing the elusive nature of a better future.
No daily briefs, no consultations
Absence of routine updates or discussions, possibly in a challenging or chaotic environment.
With ravens picking at your eyes
Imagery of adversity with birds pecking at one's eyes, symbolizing difficulties.
No time for polite conversations
Lack of time for polite and casual conversations due to demanding circumstances.
The front lines waiting for your lives
Reference to being on the front lines, facing imminent danger or challenges.
But all you wanted was tomorrow
Reiteration of the desire for a better future despite present hardships.
And box your yesterdays away
Packaging and storing away memories of the past, possibly to focus on the future.
You forgot your time was borrowed
Forgetting that time is limited or borrowed, implying a lack of awareness of mortality.
And it's just another day
Emphasizing that today is just another ordinary day despite hopes for improvement.
Oh, it's just another day
Reiteration that today is unremarkable and similar to any other day.
All the pretty boys and girls dance 'round together
Description of social interactions where people switch roles temporarily.
Yeah, they're trading places for a day
Highlighting the transient nature of experiences, with individuals exchanging positions.
The crowd is growing 'cause the circus come to town
Metaphorically describing a lively and bustling environment like a circus coming to town.
All the boys and girls, they're gonna go out and play
Anticipation of people going out to enjoy themselves, emphasizing the festive atmosphere.
The world is going in all directions
Portraying a world in chaos or disarray, with diverse and unpredictable trajectories.
Like bottles shattered on the floor
Comparing the world's state to shattered bottles on the floor, symbolizing fragmentation and disorder.
And some want a cure for this infection
Expressing a desire for a solution to a pervasive issue or problem affecting society.
But the children fill their heads for more
Noting that children are influenced by the world, potentially implying the need for positive change.
Oh, the children fill their heads for more
Reiteration that children are eager for more, possibly suggesting a need for a better future.
All the boys and girls dance 'round together
Repetition of the idea of people exchanging roles and experiences temporarily.
They're trading places for a day
Restating the dynamic of people swapping roles and experiences, contributing to the lively atmosphere.
Yeah, the crowd is growing 'cause the circus come to town
Continuation of the metaphorical description of a lively and exciting environment.
All the pretty boys and girls, they're gonna go out and play
Highlighting the joyous and carefree nature of individuals going out to play.
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