Here Today
Paul McCartney
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And if I say, I really knew you well what would your answer be? If you were here today Ooh- ooh- ooh, here to-day. Well knowing you, You'd probably laugh and say that we were world's apart. If you were here today Ooh- ooh- ooh, here to-day. But as for me, I still remember how it was before, And I am holding back these tears no more Ooh- ooh ooh, I love you, ooh. What about the time we met? Well, I suppose that you could say that we were playing hard to get. Didn't understand a thing, But we could always sing. What about the night we cried, Because there was no reasons left to keep it all inside? Didn't understood a word, But you were always there - with a smile. And if I say, I really loved you and was glad you came along. If you were here today. Ooh- ooh- ooh, for you were in my song. Ooh- ooh- ooh, here to-day.
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Here Today" was written solely by Paul McCartney. He is a former member of the legendary rock band, The Beatles.
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InfluenceThe song was written as a tribute to McCartney's late friend and bandmate, John Lennon, who was assassinated in December 1980.
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GenreClassified as a "folk rock" song, "Here Today" is an acoustic ballad that's stripped of any major instrumental fanfare.
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Album Release"Here Today" is a part of McCartney's 1982 album titled "Tug of War", which was his third solo album since the breakup of The Beatles.
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Conversation FormatThe song is structured like an imaginary conversation between McCartney and Lennon, dealing with unresolved feelings and things left unsaid.
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Never Performed for LennonMcCartney never had the chance to perform the song for Lennon as he wrote it after Lennon's tragic death.
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ReceptionInitially, "Here Today" was not released as a single and it didn't chart. However, it has gained significant recognition over time due to its heartfelt subject matter and is considered a classic McCartney ballad today.
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Live PerformanceMcCartney has performed the song live many times in concert, often introducing it as a song written for "his mate", John Lennon.
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McCartney’s Emotional AttachmentIn one of the interviews, Paul McCartney mentioned that there are times he is unable to perform the song due to the emotions attached to it.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded in the AIR Studios in London and was produced by the former Beatles producer, George Martin.
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