Live Today is a song written by Mike Peters and recorded as The Alarm MMXXV that was debuted on the official The Alarm youtube channel on 8th April 2026. It was recorded in Blackpool during 2024 in between the chemotherapy sessions Mike Peters was having for his Richter’s cancer diagnosis at The Christie In Manchester. It was the third song to be made public from the Transformation album. The music video for was filmed on a beach in the North West just days before Mike began his CAR-T treatment for Richter’s Syndrome, an aggressive form of lymphoma. It is a track from the Transformation album which had been due for release in the Summer 2025. This album release was delayed due to the passing of Mike Peters in April 2025, being released on 29th May 2026.
2024 Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool recording details
Running length 3:40
Written by Mike Peters
Musicians & Credits
Mike Peters (MK 2) – Lead Vocals, All Guitars
George Williams – Bass, Keyboards, EFX
Dave Moriat – Drums, Percussion
Jules Jones Peters – Piano, Backing Vocals
Evan ap Michael Peters – Drums, Backing Vocals
Produced by George Williams
Recorded at Rock Hard and Berlin Studios, Blackpool, England
Click on image for video that appears on the official The Alarm Youtube channel
8th April 2026 : Video premiere of Live Today
As the sun rose, watching Mike perform this song with so much optimism and hope will live with me forever,” stated Mike’s wife and bandmate Jules Peters. “It was a bittersweet day for me as we filmed this incredible joyous film on the beach in the North of England. After filming concluded, we climbed onto the tour bus and drove straight to the Christie Hospital in Manchester, UK. We were full of determination that the pioneering CAR-T would save Mike’s life but, at the same time, I was personally terrified as I couldn’t shake off a feeling that cancer had finally caught up with us both.” She added, “This video is such a difficult watch. It broke my heart… but it captures the eternal essence of Mike Peters that keeps us coming back to him and his incredible songs time after time.”
This is the only song from Transformation album that Mike Peters played live. This was at one of the December 2024 shows at The Red, Dyesrth and this video recorded by a member of the audience Brian Cumpsty on that night
Album appearance & discography of studio version
The following are Worldwide releases unless stated
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm – Transformation
Released on CD by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001CD
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm – Transformation
Released on Standard Black vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
(v) 29th May 2026 : The Alarm – Transformation
Released on Standard Green Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LPG
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Silver Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
Released as a Limited Edition of 350 on Gold Vinyl released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180 GM Audiophile Black LP’s released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists
2 x Audiophile double 180gm classic black LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl.
Exclusive 12” style George Williams mix of Wired (Extended Version).
Printed inner LP sleeves.
Exclusive transformable album sleeve artwork
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case
Numbered and signed (for the first time in his new life), by Mike Peters (MK2).
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile Clear LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm clear LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
Released as a Limited Edition of 250 Super Deluxe Book / Double 180GM Audiophile White LP edition released by The Twenty First Century Recording Company, catalogue number 21CART001LP
Original Rock Hard Studio, Blackpool, England 2024 recording
2 x Audiophile double 180gm white LP cut discs includes all 12 x tracks cut across 4 sides of heavy weight vinyl, including exclusive extended mix of ‘Wired’.
1 x Bonus 12″ Single containing 3 additional, unreleased tracks All Or Nothing At All, Moving Forwards and an extended version of Totally Free.
24 x page book created by Mike Peters documenting the recording process via real time messaging between the protagonists.Printed inner LP sleeves.
Complete lyrics and credit booklet.
All housed in a hard bound slip case.
Numbered and signed by Mike Peters.
The digital / Dolby Atmos editions have also been mixed and mastered by George Williams to meet the audio quality demands of all the digital music platforms, Audio Streaming, Lossless Playback and Dolby atmos
Lyrics ~ Transformation Album
Let’s talk about tomorrow
When we’ve lived through today
I beg, steal or borrow
I do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now
I don’t care for no one
Who don’t care for me
Faith, hope and charity
Are all the things i need
To get by
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now
My church is the morning
My faith is the light
When i see the sun rise
I thank god i’m alive
I don’t want to live forever
I just want to live today
Oh Oh I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now, right now
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now, right now
I don’t want to live forever
I want to live right now
I want to live today
I want to live today
I want to live today
(Written by Mike Peters 2024)
(Updated 20/09/2026)