Grace Vanderwaal - Today And Tomorrow (from The Disney Original Film "stargirl") May 2026

Collaborating with producer Ido Zmishlany, VanderWaal opted for a raw, "hauntingly beautiful" acoustic arrangement.

Lyrics such as "One day I'll be old and ugly / Will you still be thinking of me?" highlight a mature perspective on aging and long-term commitment amidst the innocence of youth. Though it was not originally planned for the

"Today and Tomorrow" was penned by VanderWaal while she was in the process of filming Stargirl in the deserts of New Mexico. Though it was not originally planned for the movie, the song emerged organically as VanderWaal immersed herself in the titular character, Susan "Stargirl" Caraway. Impact and Reception

The song features only a simple ukulele and VanderWaal's breathy, wise-beyond-her-years vocals, designed to capture the "magic" and spontaneity of the studio recording. the film's protagonist.

The metaphor of "falling into me, falling into you" represents the emotional closeness between Stargirl and Leo, the film's protagonist. Impact and Reception