About the song
Background
- Inspiration: Shania Twain wrote “Today Is Your Day” during a period of self-doubt and uncertainty as she was developing her reality TV series Why Not? with Shania Twain. She felt lost and needed inspiration, so she wrote the song to uplift and motivate herself.
- Significance: The song became the theme for her show, musically expressing its central idea of overcoming obstacles. It also marked the return of Shania Twain to independent songwriting and creating her own music after a long hiatus and a difficult period in her life.
Themes
- Self-Belief: The central theme is believing in yourself, even when faced with challenges. It’s about recognizing your own potential and having the courage to pursue your dreams.
- Resilience: The song speaks about overcoming setbacks and difficulties. Life might “kick you around,” but it encourages you to rise above it all.
- Seizing the Moment: It emphasizes the importance of taking action and living in the present. It’s about seizing opportunities and making the most of each day.
- Optimism: “Today Is Your Day” maintains a strong sense of optimism and possibility. It’s about approaching life with a positive attitude.
Lyrics
Here’s a look at some key lyrics that highlight the song’s themes:
- “You got what it takes, you can win / Today is your day to begin” – Empowering message about self-belief and taking the first step.
- “Part of the fun is the climb / You just gotta make up your mind” – Focus on the journey, not just the destination, and the power of determination.
- “When somebody throws sticks and stones / All they can break are your bones” – Emphasizing resilience and that negativity can’t break your spirit.
- “Life’s gonna kick you around / And then kick you again when you’re down / But today is your day” – Acknowledging hardships, but stressing that you can overcome them.
Overall
“Today Is Your Day” is an anthemic and uplifting song, designed to inspire anyone facing challenges or needing a boost of motivation. It embodies Shania Twain’s own experience of regaining her voice and creative power and serves as a reminder of the potential that lies within each of us.
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Lyrics
You got what it takes you can winToday is your day to beginDon’t give up here, don’t you quitThe moment is now, this is itI know that you can then you willGet to the top of the hillPart of the fun is the climbYou just gotta make up your mind
That today is your dayAnd nothing can stand in your wayToday is your dayEverything’s going your wayToday (you can do it)Today (come on, come on)Today (come on, do it now)Today (now, now)
When somebody throws sticks and stonesAll they can break are your bonesAnd life’s going to kick you aroundThen kick you again when you’re down
But today is your dayAnd nothing can stand in your wayToday is your dayEverything’s going your wayToday (come on, do it now)Today (now, now)Today (do it, do it do it)Today (do it now)(All they can break are your bones)
Life’s gonna kick youIt’s going to kick you aroundIt’s going to kick you down
Brush yourself off no regretsThis is as good as it getsDon’t expect more or lessJust go out and give it your best
Today is your dayAnd nothing can stand in your wayToday is your dayEverything’s going your wayTodayToday, today is your dayToday (you can do it)TodayI said today (come on, do it now)Today (now, now)Today is your day