Tomorrow
Embracing Change: Tomorrow's Promise
Lyrics
It's a cold world
Expressing the challenging and harsh nature of the world.
But I'm all right
Despite the difficulties, the speaker reassures that they are okay.
I got you
The speaker acknowledges having someone (you) who provides comfort and support.
I got you
-To keep me warm like
Uses warmth metaphorically, suggesting emotional support and comfort.
(Ah)
An expressive sound, possibly representing contentment or relief.
Like a long drag
Metaphors related to addiction, possibly addressing dependency on certain habits or relationships.
Off the last hit
-If you're the new pack
-Then I just can't quit
-(Ah)
Expresses a realization of spending excessive time on certain matters.
Yeah I spend too much time
Reflects on past actions and time spent worrying about yesterday.
Yeah all my time
-Worrying about yesterday and
-I've spent all my life
-Hoping things would stay the same
Expresses a desire for stability despite the inevitability of change.
Baby everything could change
-In the middle of the night so
Implies challenges that arise in the dark or difficult times.
If we make it through today
Hopeful plea for commitment and companionship in the face of challenges.
Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Knowing you could slip away
Recognizes the fear of potential separation as a difficult reality.
Is the hardest pill to swallow
-So if we make it through today
Reiteration of the plea for commitment, emphasizing the importance of the next day.
Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Tomorrow
Repeating the importance of the 'tomorrow' theme.
It's that old car
Metaphorical imagery involving an old car and dark drive, possibly symbolizing past experiences.
It's that dark drive
-Looking back
-Back on you
-You're the street lights
Compares the person to street lights, suggesting guidance and illumination.
(Ah)
Metaphors describing the passing of time and the fear of fading emotions.
And iff the hands turn
-If they don't wait
-Tell me this won't burn out
-When the moon fades
-(Ah)
Repeating the expressive sound, possibly indicating emotional intensity.
Yeah spend too much time
Reflects on spending too much time worrying about the past.
Yeah all my time
-Worrying about yesterday and
-I've spent all my life
-Hoping things would stay the same
-Baby everything could change
Expresses the wish for stability amidst the uncertainties of the night.
In the middle of the night so
-If we make it through today
Reiterates the plea for commitment in the face of challenges.
Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Knowing you could slip away
Acknowledges the difficulty of accepting potential separation.
Is the hardest pill to swallow
-So if we make it through today
Repetition of the plea for commitment, emphasizing the importance of the next day.
Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Tomorrow
Repeating the importance of the 'tomorrow' theme.
Baby everything could change
Reiteration of the desire for stability and commitment in the face of uncertainty.
In the middle of the night so
-If we make it through today
-Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Knowing you could slip away
-Is the hardest pill to swallow
-So if we make it through today
Final plea for commitment and companionship for the next day.
Say you'll stay with me tomorrow
-Tomorrow
Final emphasis on the importance of the 'tomorrow' theme.
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