"When Today" is a song by Gilbert O'Sullivan, an Irish singer-songwriter. The song explores themes of dependency and nostalgia. In the lyrics, the narrator is reaching out to someone, asking for their guidance and support. They have come to a point in their life where they rely on this person to provide them with direction and comfort whenever they are feeling down or lost. The line "To supply me and rewind me every time that I go down" suggests that this person helps the narrator regain their strength and happiness whenever they feel low. The narrator reminisces about a place they used to go with this person when they were seventeen years old. It was a place where they had a lot of fun and made memories. The exact age is not known, but the narrator suggests it was around seventeen. They also mention that they haven't had that same level of fun since then and have little time to spare in their current life. The narrator also feels the scrutiny and judgment of others, referring to people staring at them and thinking they are wearing funny clothes. This might represent the pressure to conform to societal expectations or the feeling of being misunderstood. In the chorus, the narrator expresses their need to find somewhere they can go for a meal. They highlight the existence of a legitimate restaurant in town, which suggests they are looking for a place where they can find comfort and solace. The song overall seems to portray a sense of longing for a simpler, happier time and the desire to find that sense of joy again. The narrator's dependence on this person for guidance and their search for a place to feel at ease may reflect a longing for stability and a sense of belonging in their current life.
