Today Today

Jack Stauber's 'Today Today' captures the essence of those ambiguous, in-between days where time seems to stand still. The song opens with the line, 'Today today is one of those days stuck between yesterday and tomorrow,' immediately setting the tone for a day that feels suspended in time. This feeling of liminality is further emphasized by the imagery of the 'Hot Sun dripping down the window,' suggesting a slow, almost lethargic passage of time. Stauber's lyrics evoke a sense of aimlessness and introspection, as the protagonist grapples with the weight of the present moment.

The recurring motif of counting teardrops, specifically '114 of them,' adds a layer of melancholy to the song. This act of counting tears can be seen as a metaphor for acknowledging and processing one's emotions. By singing through the tears, Stauber suggests a form of catharsis, a way to cope with the overwhelming feelings that come with such stagnant days. The repetition of this line underscores the cyclical nature of these emotions, as if the act of counting and singing is a ritualistic way to find solace.

As the song progresses, the lyrics 'Today today is one of those days to seem like the green light burned out' further illustrate the sense of being stuck. The green light, often a symbol of go-ahead or progress, is 'burned out,' leaving the protagonist in a state of inertia. The final lines, 'Whole of me is repeatedly given,' suggest a sense of exhaustion and depletion, as if the protagonist is continuously pouring themselves out without any clear direction or purpose. Stauber's 'Today Today' poignantly captures the emotional landscape of those days where time feels both fleeting and interminable, offering a raw and honest reflection on the human experience.