Today
Brad Paisley
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When I am sitting in traffic some afternoon Or bored to death in some waiting room I'm gonna close my eyes and picture you today You keep brushing that hair back out of your eyes And it just keeps falling and so do I I am feeling like the luckiest man alive today And I don't know about tomorrow Right now the whole world feels right And the memory of a day like today Can get you through the rest of your life I know it won't always be like this Life can change as quick as a kiss It's not over yet and I already miss today I don't know about tomorrow Right now the whole world is right And the memory of a day like today Can get you through the rest of your life And as the seasons change and time goes by When your hair is grey and so is mine I know for sure that you're gonna be Just as beautiful as you are to me today Bring on tomorrow (I've got today) Bring on tomorrow (I've got today) Bring on tomorrow (right now the whole world is right) Bring on tomorrow Because the memory of a day like today Can get your through the rest of your life
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Written by: Charles Dubois, Ashley Gorley, Brad Paisley
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Release"Today" by Brad Paisley was released in October 2016 as the lead single from his eleventh studio album, "Love and War."
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved commercial success, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a specific fan's video that was shown during Brad Paisley’s concert and the emotion that it sparked in the audience.
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Songwriting Collaboration"Today" was written by Brad Paisley along with two other acclaimed songwriters, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Today" prominently features personal moments from Paisley's life such as his wedding and the births of his sons.
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Lyric's DepthThe song's lyrics are about cherishing the present moment and its memories as they help us to cope with life's challenges.
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Recognition"Today" was nominated for Video of the Year at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in 2017.
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Song ThemeBrad Paisley has spoken about the song, saying it's about holding on to a special moment or a memory and using it to get through tough times in life.
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DurationThe song's entire duration is 3 minutes and 49 seconds, fitting the standard of modern pop music.
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GenreWhile mainly falling under the country genre, the song also incorporates elements of pop and soft rock.
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Fan ConnectionUpon the song and music video's release, fans praised its emotionally resonant lyrics and nostalgic video.
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Unusual ReleaseUnlike most songs which premiere on music streaming platforms or radio, "Today" was first released via Facebook Live where Brad Paisley personally introduced it.
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Album's Single"Today" was the first released song from the album "Love and War" which was released in 2017.
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Official Video ViewsThe official video of "Today" has amassed over 31 million views on Youtube as of December 2021.
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