The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Someday,
Tomorrow will come.
Though I'm not afraid of today,
That's for sure.
You laughed at me,
For the last time.
You've got to understand,
It just wasn't in the plan.
To me, your life has ended,
When I said goodbye to you.
Ah ha ha, you laughed at me,
For the last time.
Now there's nothing left,
Tired of playing games.
Your mind is lost,
In a world that wasn't made for you,
Though I feel the same way, too
I still got things to do.
Tomorrow will come.
Though I'm not afraid of today,
That's for sure.
You laughed at me,
For the last time.
You've got to understand,
It just wasn't in the plan.
To me, your life has ended,
When I said goodbye to you.
Ah ha ha, you laughed at me,
For the last time.
Now there's nothing left,
Tired of playing games.
Your mind is lost,
In a world that wasn't made for you,
Though I feel the same way, too
I still got things to do.
Lyrics submitted by planetearth
Someday Lyrics as written by Donald J. Stevenson Alexander Lee Spence
Lyrics © ALEXANDER LEE SPENCE MUSIC
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Vastly beautiful, extremely underrated song. Since I'm probably going to be the only one posting here, I'll present my interpretation of this somewhat cryptic piece...
This person condemns his friend or breaks up with a significant other for not having a meaningful life or goals and playing games. (It just wasn't in the plan--Your mind is lost, In a world that wasn't made for you--tired of playing games, laughed at me last time etc.)
The person feels similarly about his life having little meaning, but thinks he can carry on (I still got some things to do)
The only question now is, whether this person will pursue these shreds of goals or meaning now, because he's certainly (not afraid of today), or will he put it off in hopes of discovering new, better opportunities? (Someday, tomorrow will come) Kind of like an indecisiveness due to feelings of hopelessness.
Anyway hope this gives whoever may read this some incite. I certainly hope someone else besides me reads this and appreciates the Grape as much as I do! Peace.
It is a disgrace that this song only has one comment!
Moby Grape are one of the most underrated bands EVER.
Someday, I believe, is their best song. When Bob Mosley's voice comes in at 1:49 it is simply breathtaking.
You are so right: Moby Grape were highly underated and deserve more recognition even today. Can anyone help with 'He' and 'Bitter Wind'?<br /> Great Love and Peace.
And I have to point out Jerry Miller's gorgeous jazz-flavored guitar playing on this tune too --- timeless!
I talk to Peter Lewis sometimes, but he didn't write this one. Somebody who knows Don, Jerry or Bob who seem to be listed as the songwriters should ask them if they remember what the meaning was. I'll accept the first poster's guess until that happens. I agree, though..MG is so underrated it's ridiculous, and they are responsible for more quality per square inch than any other band, in large part due to Bob's vocals, Jerry's guitar, Peter's songs, Don's drumming, and the very amazing talents of Alexander Spence. A concentration of talent like you'll find nowhere else.
Jerry would remember. I'll ask him and post his response (if I remember)
Beautiful song - never really cared to analyse it, so much as be swept away by it; a lovely mesh of harmonies and guitars. When Bob Moseley comes in solo at the end, I could die right there.
A breath-taking gem from an album full of them.