Here Today
Paul McCartney * Track #5 On Tug of War
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Here Today by Paul McCartney
Release Date
Performed by
Paul McCartneyProduced by
George MartinWrited by
Paul McCartneyAbout
“Here Today” is a tribute to John Lennon, who had died two years prior. The song is supposed to be an imaginary conversation between the two of them, in which Paul says all of the things he wishes he had to John.
Here Today Lyrics
[Verse 1]
And if I said
I really knew you well
What would your answer be?
If you were here today
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Here today
[Verse 2]
Well, knowing you
You'd probably laugh and say
That we were worlds apart
If you were here today
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Here today
[Bridge]
But as for me
I still remember how it was before
And I am holding back the tears no more
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Ooh, ooh-ooh
[Verse 3]
What about the time we met? (What about the time we met?)
Well, I suppose that you could say
That we were playin' hard to get
Didn't understand a thing
But we could always sing
[Verse 4]
What about the night we cried? (What about the night we cried?)
Because there wasn't any reason left
To keep it all inside
Never understood a word
But you were always there with a smile
[Outro]
And if I say
I really loved you
And was glad you came along
Then you were here today
Ooh, ooh, ooh
For you were in my song
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Here today
Here Today Q&A
Who wrote Here Today's ?
Here Today was written by Paul McCartney.
Who produced Here Today's ?
Here Today was produced by George Martin.
When did Paul McCartney release Here Today?
Paul McCartney released Here Today on Mon Apr 26 1982.
What did Paul McCartney say about "Here Today"?
I was kind of crying when I wrote [“Here Today”]. It’s like a dialogue with John. One of my feelings even when he used to lay into me was that he really didn’t mean it. I could always see why he was doing it. There was this spectrum of me, which I understand because he had to clear the decks just li...