Yesterdays
Echoes of Time: Guns N' Roses Reflect on Life in 'Yesterdays'
Lyrics
Yesterday, there was so many things
Reflecting on the past, a time when there were many experiences.
I was never told
Regret about not being informed about certain things in the past.
Now that I'm startin' to learn
Present realization of starting to understand and learn from past experiences.
I feel I'm growin' old
Feeling the effects of aging as a result of gaining knowledge and experience.
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Expressing dissatisfaction with the past; it holds no value or meaning.
Old pictures that I'll always see
Nostalgic reference to old pictures that continue to be in memory.
Time just fades the pages
Acknowledging that time fades memories as if turning the pages of a book.
In my book of memories
Reflecting on personal memories stored in the "book of memories."
Prayers in my pocket
Mention of prayers carried as a symbolic representation of hope or faith.
And no hand in destiny
Feeling a lack of control or influence over destiny.
I'll keep on movin' along
Determination to keep moving forward despite not having time to settle.
With no time to plant my feet
Expressing the lack of time to pause and reflect on one's experiences.
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Reiteration of dissatisfaction with the past; it offers nothing valuable.
Old pictures that I'll always see
Recalling old pictures that are consistently present in memory.
Some things could be better
Suggesting that some things could improve if left undisturbed.
If we'd all just let them be
Encouraging acceptance and letting things be without interference.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Reiteration of the lack of value in yesterday's experiences.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Emphasizing the emptiness or insignificance of the past.
Got nothin' for me
Reinforcing the idea that yesterday has nothing to offer.
Yesterday there were so many things
Reflecting on another moment in the past with numerous undisclosed elements.
I was never shown
Expressing regret for not being exposed to certain experiences previously.
Suddenly this time I found
Sudden realization of being alone and facing life's challenges.
I'm on the streets and I'm all alone
Experiencing a sense of isolation while navigating life's streets.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Reiteration of the lack of value in yesterday's experiences.
Old pictures that I'll always see
Recalling old pictures that persistently occupy the memory.
I ain't got time to reminisce old novelties
Expressing a lack of time to dwell on past novelties or trivialities.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Reiteration of the emptiness or insignificance of the past.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Further emphasizing the lack of value in yesterday's experiences.
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Continuing to assert that yesterday has nothing worthwhile to offer.
Yesterday
Final emphasis on the dissatisfaction and emptiness of the past.
Yesterday
Final repetition of the assertion that yesterday has nothing to offer.
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