What Is Alessia Cara's "Not Today" About?

"Not Today" is about the heartache that follows a breakup and the belief that it will pass. The song accepts feeling low for now while holding on to the idea that things will get better.

What happens in the video?

Cara spends the video alone in a bedroom with mascara running down her cheeks, watching TV, showering fully clothed and working on a puzzle. Small lifts break through, including drawing a mustache on her face and dancing to a record.

Who wrote and produced "Not Today"?

Alessia Cara is the sole writer. Jon Levine produced the track and played keyboards and bass on it.

What album is it on?

It is the second track on The Pains of Growing, released on November 30, 2018, on Def Jam Recordings. "Not Today" came out on November 13 as a promotional single ahead of the album.

Quick answers

Who wrote "Not Today"? Alessia Cara, alone.

Who produced it? Jon Levine.

Was it an official single? No, it was a promotional single.