I'll Take Today
Choosing Today's Love Over Yesterday's Memories
Lyrics
Yeah he's the one, the one I told you about
Introducing a person previously mentioned
Yeah, it was serious, but it was long ago
Referring to a past serious relationship
He just might walk over here
Suggesting the possibility of encountering the past lover
And give me a kiss for old times
Anticipating a gesture of affection from the past lover
But don't you worry dear
Assuring the current partner not to worry
Old times next to you, can never compare
Emphasizing that past memories can't compare to the present partner
I'll take today over yesterday, any day
Expressing a preference for the present day
I'll take lying in your arms tonight
Choosing to be in the arms of the current partner
Over and above any love I've known
Prioritizing current love over past experiences
Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me
Acknowledging past memories but emphasizing moving forward
I'll take today over yesterday, any day
Reiterating the preference for the present over the past
I'd be lyin' if I tried to tell you now
Admitting past feelings for the mentioned person
That I never loved him, and he doesn't ever cross my mind
Acknowledging occasional thoughts of the past lover
But that was yesterday, and baby, I don't want to go back
Expressing a desire to stay in the present and not revisit the past
Here is where I'm gonna stay
Committing to staying with the current partner
With you in each tomorrow of my life
Emphasizing a commitment to the current partner's future
I'll take today over yesterday, any day
Reiterating the preference for the present over the past
I'll take lying in your arms tonight
Choosing the comfort of the current partner's embrace
Over and above any love I've known
Prioritizing current love over past experiences (repeated)
Memories may find me, but they'll always be behind me
Acknowledging past memories but emphasizing moving forward (repeated)
I'll take today over yesterday, any day
Reiterating the preference for the present over the past (repeated)
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