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.
Tomorrow
Will it really come?
And if it does come
Will I still be human?
All I ask of you is one thing that you never do
Would you put your arms around me?
(I won't tell anyone)
Tomorrow
Does it have to come?
All I ask of you is one thing that you'll never do
Would you put your arms around me?
(I won't tell anybody)
Tomorrow
And what must come before...
Oh, the pain in my arms
Oh, the pain in my legs
Ooh, my shiftless body
Tomorrow
It's surely nearer now?
You don't think I'll make it
I never said I wanted to!
Well did I?
Oh, the pain in my arms
Oh, the pain in my legs
Oh, yeah; oh, yeah
No, yeah; no, yeah
Through my shiftless body
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
All I ask of you...oh...
Is : would you tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me!
Ah, I know you don't mean it
Ah, I know you don't mean it
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Will it really come?
And if it does come
Will I still be human?
All I ask of you is one thing that you never do
Would you put your arms around me?
(I won't tell anyone)
Tomorrow
Does it have to come?
All I ask of you is one thing that you'll never do
Would you put your arms around me?
(I won't tell anybody)
Tomorrow
And what must come before...
Oh, the pain in my arms
Oh, the pain in my legs
Ooh, my shiftless body
Tomorrow
It's surely nearer now?
You don't think I'll make it
I never said I wanted to!
Well did I?
Oh, the pain in my arms
Oh, the pain in my legs
Oh, yeah; oh, yeah
No, yeah; no, yeah
Through my shiftless body
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
All I ask of you...oh...
Is : would you tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me that you love me!
Ah, I know you don't mean it
Ah, I know you don't mean it
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, tell me that you love me
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Tell me, oh, tell me, oh
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Tomorrow Lyrics as written by Steven Morrissey Alain Whyte
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think it is about spending a night with someone, and not wanting to leave the next morning.
this song doesn't make this any easier...I won't tell anyone
A one night stand...only one of the 'one night standees' (hehe i like that!!) has deeper feelings rather than wanting a quickie every now and then...elegantly put but hey!! Dont we all know the feeling too well? or maybe i should just be quiet...
wasent that Suedhead?
The song is about aging phsically, and Morrissey living on and feeling wanted after death - through people loving his music.
@matthewallen5000 <br /> You're thinking of RUBBER RING
Man this is one of my favourites!!! I agree with matthewwallen5000. There is a hint of Rubber ring in this song. But as Maudlin as it is i get so amped cant help but sing....(reaching for ipod)..
It just may be that Morrissey is homosexual
I think it is about the emotions one feels about growing old.
A one night stand...only one of the 'one night standees' (hehe i like that!!) has deeper feelings rather than wanting a quickie every now and then...elegantly put but hey!! Dont we all know the feeling too well? or maybe i should just be quiet...
A one night stand...only one of the 'one night standees' (hehe i like that!!) has deeper feelings rather than wanting a quickie every now and then...elegantly put but hey!! Dont we all know the feeling too well? or maybe i should just be quiet...