On the highly anticipated release of his debut single, “Today,” singer-songwriter Tim Gambles shares his deeply emotional interpretation of the fear, uncertainty and courage he felt when making a major life decision. The song was written 11 years ago when Gambles’ piano session lasted for just 10 minutes, but has been stuck with him through some of his greatest moments such as moving to England and going on his first tour.
“Today” is an exploration of the awkward territory that exists between knowing you have to move and fearing what’s ahead. The song talks about the feeling of falling, thinking too fast or too slow, wondering if you’ll end up stuck, or lose your balance.
With a slow, haunting arrangement and somewhat raspy vocals, Gambles starts off with caution. From the start there’s a tension, and the emotion can build up naturally. Then, the chorus comes with a strong release that brings the emotion that the song has been building up quietly.
Quite interestingly, the production is warm and beautiful, even with the anxious theme. It is this warmth that brings the song into a deeper meaning. Today is not just a day to be stuck in fear, it is a day of strength and moving through.
It took him over a decade, but Gambles has finally given this personal song a voice, and it sounds sincere, grown up and oh-so-relatable!
