Tomorrow Never Knows
Beatles · Revolver
and float down stream
It is not dying
It is not dying
Lay down all thought
Surrender to the void
It is shining
It is shining
That you may see
The meaning of within
It is being
It is being
That love is all
And love is everyone
It is knowing
It is knowing
That ignorance and hate
May mourn the dead
It is believing
It is believing
But listen to the
color of your dreams
It is not living
It is not living
Or play the game
existence to the end
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Of the beginning
Tomorrow Never Knows
Released on the 1966 album Revolver, 'Tomorrow Never Knows' stands as a radical departure from standard pop structures, driven by John Lennon's psychedelic vision and George Martin's innovative production. The track features a relentless, looping tape loop that creates a hypnotic, trance-like atmosphere, pushing the boundaries of what a rock recording could achieve at the time. Its experimental nature, blending psychedelic rock with elements of free jazz and electronic manipulation, directly influenced the development of the psychedelic genre and paved the way for future innovations in studio technology and sound design. The song remains a landmark in the Beatles' discography, showcasing their willingness to experiment and redefine the possibilities of popular music during the mid-1960s.