The lyrics from this song actually come from a suicide note that Billy Joel had written. He attempted to kill himself by drinking furniture polish after finding out his wife had an affair with his drummer.
[Verse 1]
I've been living for the moment
But I just can't have my way
And I'm afraid to go to sleep
Because tomorrow is today
People tell me life is sweeter
But I don't hear what they say
Nothing comes to change my life
So tomorrow is today
[Chorus]
I don't care to know the hour
Because it's passing anyway
I don't have to see tomorrow
Because I saw it yesterday
[Verse 2]
So I listen for an answer
But the feeling seems to stay
And what's the use of always dreaming
If tomorrow is today
Still I'm waiting for the morning
But it feels so far away
And you don't need the love I'm giving
So tomorrow is today
[Bridge]
Oh my, I'm going to the river
Gonna take a ride and the Lord will deliver me
Make my bed, I'm gonna lie in it
If you don't come, I'm sure gonna die in it
Too late, too much giving
I've seen a lot of life
And I'm damn sick of living it
I keep hoping that you will pass my way
And someday if your dreams are leaving you
I'll still believe in you
[Chorus]
I don't care to know the hour
Because it's passing anyway
I don't have to see tomorrow
Because I saw it yesterday
[Outro]
Though I'm living and I'm singing
And although my hands still play
Soon enough it will all be over because
Tomorrow is today
Tomorrow Is Today was written by Billy Joel.
Tomorrow Is Today was produced by Artie Ripp.
Billy Joel released Tomorrow Is Today on Mon Nov 01 1971.