Verse 1 Alarm went off, I let it ring Same old ceiling, same old thing Sunlight begging through the blinds I told myself, “I’ve got the time” Boots by the door, dust on the floor Dreams boxed up like before Every plan I almost made Still waiting on a better day Pre-Chorus I said “tomorrow”, said “someday” Said every word except okay Chorus Not today, I said not today Let the moment slip away Every chance just waved goodbye I watched it pass, I didn’t try Not today, that’s what I say Every time the truth gets close One more no, one more delay Not today — and there it goes Verse 2 I know the cost, I know the score I’ve stood right here a thousand more It ain’t fear, it ain’t the fall It’s staying where it feels too small Everyone else keeps moving fast I make excuses that sound like plans Calling comfort common sense Calling waiting patience Pre-Chorus I dress my doubt up real polite So it don’t look like I’m scared of life Chorus Not today, I said not today Let the moment slip away Every door was open wide I stood still, I let it slide Not today, just not tonight I’ll be ready “next time” One more breath, one more delay Not today — and there it goes Bridge One day turns into years Years turn into “what ifs” Funny how the loudest fears Never make a sound like this Short Hook Yeah, not today Yeah, not today Final Chorus Not today, but someday soon That’s the lie I keep on use I don’t crash, I don’t break I just slowly fade away Not today, now I see What that word’s been doing to me Every life I didn’t play Started with “not today” Outro Maybe now, maybe late Maybe this time I won’t wait I’m done living halfway I won’t say “not today”
