Billy Joel - Tomorrow Is Today (Audio)

[@oscarphile]

Dear Billy, You'll probably never see this, but I wanted you to know that this song, though it may not be one of your better-known, or even one of your personal favorites, has meant a lot to me as a patient of depression, anxiety, and panic attacks, and a survivor of two separate suicide attempts, one of which culminated in a four-day hospitalization in June 2015. Since my recovery from that second suicide attempt, I have tried to live each day being honest about the illness that nearly killed me, and the emotions I had such difficulty managing in the process. I've been open and honest about mental illness and suicidal ideation in the hope that it may break the stigma, and that someone else in trouble may feel less alone because of my experience. But no one has ever captured so perfectly the feelings of pointlessness that has led too many people to take their own lives as you have in Tomorrow is Today. Your song has helped me process my own feelings of despair, and it continues to resonate with me today, though I am in a much better place emotionally and spiritually now. The stigma around mental illness is still all too real, though it may not be what it was in 2015 or even in 1970. But for those of us who have been there, Tomorrow is Today will always be timeless, evergreen, and personal. Thank you for making us feel a little less alone.

[@madampresident6255]

Get well soon. 😊🖖🏻🌎☮️ Also, in case you didn’t know this, (this is also for anyone reading this reply) the cure for most mental problems is getting enough sunlight, exercise, fruits, vegetables, and protein, fresh air, water, trying and learning new things, cut back on negative content, and proper sleep. I hope this helps you. ☮️💚

[@jamesbyrne9312]

He is well. He understands himself. Do you?

[@oscarphile]

@@jamesbyrne9312 Taking it day by day. Thanks for asking.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

@@oscarphile I was replying to the guy who said get well soon. My point was you are ok. You are aware of yourself.

[@oscarphile]

@@jamesbyrne9312 Gotcha.

[@victorialak9135]

If 20 year old Billy saw what kind of icon he's become, he wouldn't believe himself. Im glad he didn't give in. Stay Strong everyone else.

[@thezombiecreeper]

Victoria Lak technically he did attempt to kill himself, but a friend of his (I think it was his “ex-wife’s first husband” (his words not mine)) found him unconscious and rushed him to a hospital. There was reportedly a note in the house reading “tomorrow is today”, hence the name of the song.

[@newyorkrat2546]

@@thezombiecreeper, I’m happy he survived. No one should kill themselves.

[@thezombiecreeper]

@@newyorkrat2546 I am happy as well.

[@newyorkrat2546]

@@thezombiecreeper, I have a crush on Billy Joel.

[@thezombiecreeper]

@@newyorkrat2546 uhhhh....

[@geniusvenus9363]

It's amazing how he can change his voice when he's singing. Man,thank GOD he didn't go through with his suicide attempt, the world would have lost a great talent.

[@Eric-xt3os]

You should know this recording was recording at the wrong speed if you're commenting on his tone of voice.. but maybe you're talking about the bridge.. it is weird how normal he sounds there.

[@Eric-xt3os]

What?

[@josephm1762]

Genius Venus he went through with it, but failed. The note had more to it which was turned into lyrics for the instrumental number Nocturne, but these were scrapped. They're very nonsensical, so if you read them you can tell the drugs were starting to set in.

[@MASTERVETEAM4]

@@Eric-xt3os No, it's the corrected version by Columbia here

[@heatherhillman1]

Actually, he did go through with it. He survived it and thank God he did. We would have been robbed of his greatness.

[@mr.classic6823]

How can you not respect billy joel for doing this song

[@phantom_trenchcoat940]

Marcus Smith I do respect him though

[@hughmungus1235]

White privilege innit ?

[@Daniel-dp5fl]

@@hughmungus1235 tf

[@hughmungus1235]

@Jesse Alvarez >not getting bait on the internet

[@harvardhottie2590]

I've been livin' for the moment But I just can't have my way And I'm afraid to go to sleep 'Cause 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 I don't care to know the hour 'Cause it's passing anyway I don't have to see tomorrow 'Cause I saw it yesterday 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 Oh, my, I'm goin' to the river Gonna take a ride and the lord will deliver me Made my bed, I'm gonna lie in it If you don't come, sure gonna die in it Too late, too much given I've seen a lot of life and I'm damn sick of livin' it I keep hopin' that you will pass my way And some day if your dreams are leavin' you I'll still believe in you I don't care to know the hour 'Cause it's passing anyway I don't have to see tomorrow 'Cause I saw it yesterday Though I'm living and I'm singing And although my hands still play Soon enough it will all be over 'Cause tomorrow is today

[@anonima0162]

Thanks so much!

[@spannamatronic]

I can't understand how this song flies under the radar. It's his most powerful, rawest piece and he's laying himself bare by singing his suicide note. I can understand him not wanting to perform it for that reason, but I'm amazed it isn't better known.

[@ricaard]

I just discovered this gem today 💎

[@kennarajora6532]

@@ricaard same but 2 days later.

[@thatonedud8325]

I feel like if Columbia didn’t screw up mastering on the 1st release and then drain the soul out of it on the 2nd release in the 80’s (the OG recording had an orchestral background) it would’ve been one of his most popular albums CSH has a very Paul McCartney/Beatles sound to it

[@ethank4820]

I’m improving day by day. Dealing with clinical depression is no joke, as well as dealing with some other mental issues too. I feel a little numb from the meds but it’s better than how I used to be. Billy Joel had been there for me every step of the way, and I’ll never stop listening to him.

[@jamesquebral5941]

I've been depressed at times, but I've never suffered from clinical depression. I can't imagine the pain of going through that every day. I hope you keep improving!

[@eugenegress5896]

I'm glad his music helps you. Put your faith and Trust in Jesus, especially in these very terrible days. Stay Tough, Stay determined.

[@tristanblackmore8822]

One of Billy's most under appreciated songs

[@brown-tea.2024]

とても懐かしくて、ピアノの音色が歌声が堪らなく素敵です！ビリー・ジョエルの曲は一度に懐かしくて当時の頃を思い出します…♪今でも生き生きとしていて、ずっと聴いています！彼のピアノと歌声は誰にも真似は出来ないです！

[@Joelster-og4pf]

Such a hauntingly beautiful yet melancholic tune. Billy dismissing this song is understandable to a small extent, but the meaningfulness of this song stays overtime.

[@jbru9576]

I think we've all felt this way at times

[@Fighting4Freedom2012]

One of the sweetest and saddest songs ever composed, a perfect reflection of his remarkable talent as a songwriter. musician and deep-thinking mind.

[@towardsgrowth8]

that cover photo fits this song so much

[@hughmungus1235]

No it don’t

[@Disembow1280]

A failiure of a suicide note turned a success for a budding musician. May Billy Joel live on forever

[@000coolkid9]

This song is a suicide note ?

[@srldwg]

​@@000coolkid9yes. It was his suicide note. He tried to kill himself by drinking a bottle of furniture polish 😫

[@silvercrown4293]

Hey you, yeah you, the 1 who's tired of life, thinking about ending it all, and just might cry yourself to sleep. It's so late, you should get some sleep! Oh and you're not alone- sick of life, so tired, frustrated even. Hang in there.

[@matyspicot7825]

Thanks you

[@silvercrown4293]

@@matyspicot7825 awww I’m glad I could help 🥺

[@IN-gx9oq]

You’re a great person

[@silvercrown4293]

@@IN-gx9oq thanks 🥺💖

[@silvercrown4293]

@Trey Smith mhm, it’s a funny thing.

[@Robin814]

A true masterpiece. Headphones on and volume on loud and the let the music take you away.

[@emeryyevgeny8154]

Amen brother.

[@edysona.sedanodelacruz925]

Cold Spring Harbor is one of my favorites albums because instead of the velocity errors, you can enjoy a pretty personal work of a so young genius. Thank God to give us Billy Joel. And now, I could inherit this music to my littlest daughter (4 years) :)

[@rosalinhares5488]

Edyson A. Sedano De la Cruz

[@phantom_trenchcoat940]

Thank God He didn't kill himself... This world would have been missing a out on one it's greatest musicians

[@Bobber256]

I love the colour in the voice. It doesn't really matter how 'big' Joel got; he got so big because the human Joel is so huge. Love him.

[@remington950]

This song by far is the best song in the universe. The amount of emotion and truth is overwhelming the first time i heard it I cried. No one can match the sense of sorrow in this song and i myself can relate to many things said in this although not in anyway as much as is said in the song. Most heart filled song out there.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Linda música. Pura emoção

[@saras5264]

I feel like I could buy this whole album and it would be money well spent. One of his most underrated albums.

[@billyjoel8842]

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[@WSNO]

You're strong. You made it, you pulled through. You did so good you made a sequel in "You're Only Human (Second Wind)". I know you don't need to hear it, but I'm proud of you, and the world is a brighter place as a result of your strength in one of your darkest times. Thank you for the bravery in putting out these deep, dark, acutely personal feelings to the world, they found me...and knowing you pulled through your equivalent of the darkest days of my own life & went on to live your dreams you beautiful, goofy, New Yorker downtown man...man i don't know if i'd still be here today if it wasn't for you. Thanks.

[@libertyx508]

This is my funeral song.

[@therelics7415]

Everything about this song is beautiful! The lyrics, the melody, the piano works. It's perfection. Billy Joel just has a way of moving me with his lyrics. I'd love to be just a quarter of the songwriter he is!

[@mrdaynes1]

This is simply a beautiful song. Powerful. It's very rare you get an honest piece of music like this. I'm sure a lot of creative people have felt depression like this unfortunately so I can relate to this 😑 Superb vocal too

[@GrayRambo1]

Cold Spring Harbor is easily one of the best albums ever made... and this song is just amazing to get through a rough time. True genius!

[@paulft272]

Some of his lesser known songs are better than his hits. What a catalogue overall.

[@virtusetglorie]

I have loved this song for years now. Says so much that's hard to put into words myself.

[@dexterblack2757]

so powerful....i am binging billy joel songs tonight and this is the one i'm going to end it with. there are certain lyrics that stay with you forever, and the simple yet incredibly haunting 'soon enough it will all be over' is one of those for me.

[@whocares8086]

With words you can't say how great this is...

[@irodragon7184]

i can billy joel thats how great it is

[@junka369]

It's the most sorrowful song I've ever heard in my life, but I love it.

[@kellygirl923]

Brilliant. Billy is musical genius. The entire album is great..

[@jimgleeson1695]

This song is so "winter" and "night" to me. I listened to this song after my first love broke up with me in September of 1987. I would also listen to it from time to time over the next semester, and sporadically, the months and years that followed. It, and the two other songs "Nocturne" and "Got To Begin Again" were anthems to me, and alternately let me feel catharsis and hope during those times. I think it's perfectly fine to feel the low lows as long as you realize, that's not all there is to life. And yeah, it would have sucked if Billy had succeeded at suicide. Don't forget your second wind!

[@IoSemiramide]

I love this song too much 💙 Grazie 💙

[@annahexen9014]

Billy, you're awesome.

[@bennylennykeller]

This song nails it everytime I need it

[@Nori648chajin]

ビリー・ジョエルと言えば“Piano Man”が彼の代名詞として余りに有名だが、私はこの“Tomorrow Is Today”を聴いて、彼のファンになった。救いようの無い絶望をこれほど率直に美しく歌った人に、私はまだ出会っていない。ビリー自身にはいつも幸せであって欲しいと心から願っているが、この悲しくも美しい歌を、いつかまた披露して欲しいと期待もしている。

[@hylkevanderheide3742]

One of his best songs, cold spring harbor is in my top5 best albums of all time. It was an honor to see Billy Joel live in Hamburg in 2018.

[@srtjhsrzdfhkgdf9961]

聴けてよかったです！ありがとうございます

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

Perfection. Billy Joel is my musical Hero. Thank you for your music.

[@SergeyBodnarchuk]

Suddenly have opened Billy Joel for myself from this song. Interesting beginning, suicide song, let's see what he sing further :) from Russia with curiosity.

[@blackness123445]

Listen to honesty by billy Joel

[@matthewhart3423]

This song could be dangerous! I believe the point of him posting his suicide note is for us to look at his life now and at everything this world would have missed if he had gone through with it. The point is his Tomorrow was not the same as his Today, and he grew and was able to give this world gifts that he couldn't have even dreamed of at the time. It you're looking for a reason to stay for tomorrow, this is it. I love you

[@SoundlabStudios63]

Listen to the companion song “Got to Begin Again”

[@foxhound5702]

I can't believe this song originated from his suicide note. incredible artwork right there!

[@irodragon7184]

its almost like he can turn anything into a master piece. he made a song about his job at the bar into one of the most famous songs like how ?

[@rosalinhares5488]

billy joel a long time

[@phantom_trenchcoat940]

Irodragon and he made one about a drug dealer

[@frugalrenter]

This rendition is from the 1983 re-mix and re-release of Cold Spring Harbor after the success of Billy Joel's other early albums, and the piano/voice version has its own sweet beauty--but the definitive version of Tomorrow is Today might just be the one from the April 1972 WMMR Radio Live At Sigma Sound Studios (Philadelphia) concert/broadcast--now released along with the 30th anniversary Legacy edition remaster of Piano Man. Great, great music.

[@estreet83]

This is too beautiful...

[@heatherhillman1]

My absolute favorite song from this album! He's such an underrated musical genius!

[@neptunestardust]

Hands down my favourite Billy Joel song (and there is deffo hard contenders) But it’s so deep, and strong and I love it so much

[@durneygirl]

my favorite song from Cold Spring Harbor

[@billyjoel8842]

Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️ Please send me a mail,[e-mail]

[@widgetfilms]

I'd heard his music before, but this song has made me a fan.

[@sashapashaa]

this song is so special

[@funktownwhirl2623]

2:26 haha who else wasn't expecting that?

[@odairbonfim]

That's why I like him.

[@sachindhami433]

yes, you are not the only one who is feeling low. Everyone in this world is fighting own battle of struggle. so, remember nothing is temporary in this world even our hard times and please wait for the good fortune because it has to come in everyone's life. okay! just smile and wait for your time.....

[@jillclark2012]

Whoa ! You can hear his youth !! Precious !

[@penny5581]

You know that feeling that you get when a song is so amazing and Beautiful that you can’t even get a good breath of air in and your body shivers and you say to yourself over and over how amazing the song is while listening to it. That’s the feeling I get when I listen to this song and most of billy Joel’s songs

[@brendagonzalez4226]

i want to hug him

[@RandomMan2K]

I did not know this song was about billy joel killing himself.. i equated it to watching my sister die from cancer.. it really hit my heart.. tomorrow is today.. when going through chemo .. same everyday.. this is my favorite album.. it touches my heart

[@patriciabuckley2508]

This song saw me through a hard time in life.

[@Dahlia10]

Wow he said it so well .

[@dragonflies6793]

I'm back here again. I remember when I first listened to this song, I felt such a connection to it back then even if I didn't entirely know why. Now I know. Now I have felt every lyric, about tomorrow being the same as today, about always dreaming with no point to it because it will never come true, line after line after line. I'm down here again, back to the questions of how long should I try and live for, back to the questions of whether or not to write a note. All that fighting and instead of getting better, I've only gained experience in more and various forms of the beast of suicide, written so deeply in my brain that I can never truly be free of it. Fuuuuck.

[@alonzo9772]

So brave of him to perform his suicide note. I ripped up and threw away mine because of guilt and embarrassment.

[@aaronramsingh2602]

+alonzo9772 yeah for him to embrace himself at his weakest is extremely courageous but so are you! for also not going through with that

[@tristanw4151]

@Z3N CR4DL3 That is excellent. Death is meant to be the end of a long journey. That journey does not always need to be happy, but it exists nonetheless. Seeing it as a journey that one shall endure is critical to maintaining prosperity

[@BonaDeum]

«Man’s search for meaning» by Viktor Frankl is a good one to gain some insights

[@billyjoel8842]

Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️ Please send me a mail,[e-mail]

[@pointblank8216]

@Joel Billy What drives a man to create a fake account to chat with old strangers lying them to the face?

[@kazukiuramesi]

ビリージュエルの曲で唯一泣ける曲

[@marcussoto8329]

Same here.

[@patriciamitchell1401]

Perfect tune to pop up at 5:30 on a Saturday morning! 💕

[@patriciamitchell1401]

You're the best, if it's actually you... been a fan since 7th grade. My Das would say, "If you paid as much attention to your schoolwork as you did that music..." 🙄 Saw you at least 25 times and worked a bunch more shows at venues in Philadelphia. You kicked me out of your soundcheck at the First Union center on Valentine's day 2006 after I applauded when you warmed up "You're My Home". I forgive you, of course, you wanted the place to yourself!🤷‍♀️😘😘😘

[@patriciamitchell1401]

@Joel Billy if only this really was Billy Joel, that would be awesome!

[@rosalinhares5488]

Very beautiful. pure talent.

[@jamesdunn553]

Everybody especially teenagers who are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide needs to hear this song. This captures perfectly what the mind goes through during those times, probably even better than 13 Reasons Why.

[@STARSFashionArtLove]

Bless up 2 everyone vibin to this classic Billy!🎶❤💛💚💖🎹🌟🎨

[@SN2903]

By far his best song.

[@mohammadreza8312]

if you are still here your music taste is the best..

[@mateo98100]

Best Song Writer ever hands down......just wish he didn't know it

[@smooci5271]

Young Billy Joel 🥺🖤🤍🥀

[@rosalinhares5488]

the true Billy Joel Briliant

[@Dahlia10]

Feeling this way now it's overwhelming, don't know what to do this time just to tired.

[@rockeygaming7107]

When he says pass my way my car perfectly got on the driveway to the beat of it

[@rosalinhares5488]

Billy é impressionante em beleza emoção talento wonderful song Wonderful voice

[@riccardoangeli802]

Il più versatile songwriter .... Ogni canzone un gioiello ... Nessuno usa i versi e le note come lui

[@rosalinhares5488]

Very talent great song wonderful

[@rogertorres5536]

its beutifull really beutifull

[@madhatter2705]

hits different when your depressed

[@rosalinhares5488]

greatest musician the only one

[@rosalinhares5488]

2020 sempre amarei está musica.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Great talent. wonderful

[@rosalinhares5488]

amazing Billy Joel

[@内田慎二-k8v]

すごい歌詞，すごい旋律。日本人には絶対に作れない楽曲の一つである。

[@rosalinhares5488]

Amazing

[@RandomMan2K]

This song reminds me of my sister when she was dying from cancer...

[@DannyStopMotions]

It is my favorite Billy Joel album hands down. I don't understand why its so underrated and mediocre rated.

[@jadedemotions9891]

For this album, they accidentally sped up Billy's vocals giving the album the nickname "the Chipmunk album". Billy was so annoyed after he first listened to this album that he threw the record down the street. It is a great album in my mind, yet I still think he's work only got better!

[@thezombiecreeper]

Chasers I think his peak is from 1977-1983. Everything else he put out is still at least a meh. Turnstiles, Piano Man, and this album are my three favorites before the peak, and The Bridge, Storm Front, and River Of Dreams are my favorites after the peak.

[@sebastianplunkett96]

This is probably the most beautiful and deep song that I have ever heard. Eh 3/10

[@thezombiecreeper]

@@sebastianplunkett96 what

[@tristanflynn4014]

@@thezombiecreeper I gotta say, Songs in The Attic was my favourite album of his earlier works. Best versions of them, hands down.

[@vedanthdinesh8024]

I don't know why but to me Billy Joel:Tommorow is Today=Paul McCartney:Let it Be

[@odairbonfim]

One of the few piano songs I can play.

[@slipwagon7944]

What a great song.

[@peacec47]

But you will hear it now life is beautiful you just have to see and enjoy 💕 I will always need your love

[@rosalinhares5488]

Amo.suas músicas Billy

[@rebeccaflorence7023]

Billy Joel, souvenir

[@oletramekaf5603]

Excuse me, but, how does one mess up copying the lyrics of a song in the description of a video?

[@thezombiecreeper]

Oletram Ekaf stupidity

[@silvercrown4293]

What do you even mean

[@oletramekaf5603]

@@silvercrown4293 They have fixed it since the time of my comment.

[@rosalinhares5488]

Gorgeous

[@michaelkylow4411]

I know exactly what he means... exactly what it feels like. Kinda stuck in "today".

[@smashi1310]

My farther always plays this on the piano i love it

[@kako-h7118]

大好きです！

[@nilayroy2741]

Still listening

[@theilster]

Oh my , goin' to the river

[@rosalinhares5488]

wonderful

[@billyjoel8842]

Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far. Keep Supporting ❤️ Please send me a mail,[e-mail]

[@alcydevan1221]

Magnifique.

[@jillclark2012]

I never heard these songs b4 tnite !! Im not surprised.....

[@gracewallace9236]

Listening to this on NYE 2k17...