This Is Tomorrow
Bryan Ferry · In Your Mind [1977]
On a night in June
Overhearin' conversations
Bayin' at the moon
Suddenly a voice I'm hearin's
Sweet to my ear
This is tomorrow's callin'
Wishin' you were here
Layin' in my hotel bedroom
Feelin' ceilin' blues
Wall to wall a TV's twitchin'
Clearly not a muse
Then flashin' through the interference
Beams a thousand tunes
This is tomorrow callin'
What have I to lose?
Truckin' by the railway station
I'm on the road again
Steerin' clear of all temptation
Unto the point of pain
When steamin' through on cue
I hear that wailin' whistle blow
If this is tomorrow callin'
Oh what a way to go!
Day to day you live old fashioned
Hi-toned, fancy free
A double take, an image-spittin'
Tailored to a T
While history is tellin' you
The same old thing
This is tomorrow callin'
Let's stick a new oar in
This is tomorrow callin'
Y'all 'n
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This Is Tomorrow
This Is Tomorrow stands as a defining track from Bryan Ferry's 1977 solo album, In Your Mind. Emerging during a period where Ferry successfully transitioned from the avant-garde experimentation of Roxy Music to a more polished solo sound, the recording captures his signature blend of art rock and sophisticated pop. The song reflects the introspective and atmospheric qualities that characterized his mid-seventies work, moving away from the glam influences of his earlier career. As part of a celebrated discography that includes collaborations with Roxy Music and numerous solo hits, this track exemplifies Ferry's ability to craft elegant, enduring melodies. It remains a notable song in his extensive catalogue, showcasing the vocal nuance and compositional depth that have secured his reputation as a major figure in British music history.