Bill Ryder-Jones has shared his new song 'If Tomorrow Starts Without Me', the second single from his forthcoming fifth album 'Iechyd Da' out January 12th 2024.
“It contains probably the oldest lyric I’ve ever written,” he says. “Which comes from when I was about 15 watching Eurotrash. There was a Thai sex-worker reading from a diary and she just read the words: “What if tomorrow starts without me?” I just loved it. It’s always stuck with me.”
However, it takes on a whole new meaning and level of emotional weight in context in the track which has an animated video directed by James Slater.
Contemplating what the next day may be like if he were no longer here to experience it, Ryder-Jones delivers heartbreaking line after heartbreaking line. “As I’m fading into blue, let’s just hope that somehow I’m with you” he sings.
Listen to ‘If Tomorrow Starts Without Me’, which follows ‘This Can’t Go On‘, by Bill Ryder-Jones on the Everton FC Official Playlist on Spotify.
Everton fan Ryder-Jones has also confirmed a string of solo instore shows to mark the release of the album including London, Manchester, Cardiff and Glasgow.
Additionally, last month it was announced that Ryder-Jones was sponsoring West Kirby United FC Under 10s, more information here and you can support the club by buying a shirt here.
‘Iechyd Da‘ is Ryder-Jones’ first new record in five years. It is one that is rooted in love, loss, pain, heartache and often a deep darkness, but also one that frequently ends up in places of profound beauty, hope and joy.
“Over the years my music has lost a bit of its hope I reckon,” contemplates Bill Ryder-Jones. “It were important for me to make a record that had more hope in it. Even by my standards the last few years have been rocky, but I’ve chosen to soundtrack it with more positive music, you know?”
