About the Song

No Milk Today is a song written by Graham Gouldman and originally recorded by the British pop group Herman’s Hermits. It was released as a single in 1966 and reached number one in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The song also reached number two in the United Kingdom.

The song is a simple, yet effective, pop song. It tells the story of a young man who has been jilted by his girlfriend. He is so upset that he doesn’t even want his milk delivery today. The song’s lyrics are catchy and memorable, and the melody is easy to sing along to.

Herman’s Hermits were a British pop group that was formed in Manchester in 1964. The group consisted of Peter Noone (lead vocals), Keith Hopwood (guitar), Karl Green (bass), Derek Leckenby (guitar), and Barry Whitwam (drums). Herman’s Hermits had a string of hits in the 1960s, including “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”, “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter”, and “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”.

No Milk Today is a classic pop song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a simple song, but it is also a powerful one. It captures the pain and heartbreak of lost love in a way that is both relatable and moving. The song is a testament to the enduring power of pop music.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was written by Graham Gouldman, who was a member of the band The Hollies.
  • The song was produced by Mickie Most.
  • The song was recorded at Decca Studios in London.
  • The song was released on the Columbia Records label.
  • The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
  • The song was awarded a gold disc by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

No Milk Today is a classic pop song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed by listeners for many years to come. It is a simple song, but it is also a powerful one. It captures the pain and heartbreak of lost love in a way that is both relatable and moving. The song is a testament to the enduring power of pop music.

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Lyrics: No Milk Today

No milk today, my love has gone away
The bottle stands forlorn, a symbol of the dawn
No milk today, it seems a common sight
But people passing by don’t know the reason whyHow could they know just what this message means?
The end of my hopes, the end of all my dreams
How could they know the palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queenNo milk today, it wasn’t always so
The company was gay, we’d turn night into dayBut all that’s left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Becomes a shrine when I think of you only
Just two up two down

No milk today, it wasn’t always so
The company was gay, we’d turn night into day
As music played the faster did we dance
We felt it both at once, the start of our romance

How could they know just what this message means?
The end of my hopes, the end of all my dreams
How could they know a palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queen

No milk today, my love has gone away
The bottle stands forlorn, a symbol of the dawn

But all that’s left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Becomes a shrine when I think of you only
Just two up two down

No milk today, my love has gone away
The bottle stands forlorn, a symbol of the dawn
No milk today, it seems a common sight
But people passing by don’t know the reason why

How could they know just what this message means?
The end of my hopes, the end of all my dreams
How could they know a palace there had been
Behind the door where my love reigned as queen

No milk today, it wasn’t always so
The company was gay, we’d turn night into day

But all that’s left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Oh, all that’s left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town
Oh, all that’s left is a place dark and lonely
A terraced house in a mean street back of town