Discover the story of the song > Tomorrow Today – Al Jarreau

The lyrics talk about the importance of thinking about and taking care of tomorrow's problems today. The protagonist sings about how it is important to show love and care to children, not let them cry and deny them what they need. They talk about the hurt and need that people experience, and question whether they will ignore or compromise these problems. The lyrics also mention how nature and animals are important, and question whether we will ignore or save them for the future. The chorus asks if anybody is thinking about tomorrow today, and mentions issues like homelessness, joblessness, children, and forests that require attention and care. Overall, the lyrics emphasize the need to think about and address tomorrow's problems today.