Fool for Yesterday

Navigating Heartbreak: Janelane's 'Fool for Yesterday' Unveiled
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Lyrics

Sometimes I feel like this winter will never end as

Sometimes, the speaker experiences a prolonged and challenging emotional period, likened to a never-ending winter.

I lie awake wondering if we'll meet again

The speaker contemplates the possibility of meeting someone again while lying awake, indicating a sense of longing or uncertainty.

Habitually I put my heart on the line when

The speaker has a habit of exposing their emotions, putting their heart at risk in relationships.

I knew deep down that you'd leave me behind

Despite a deep inner knowing, the speaker acknowledges that the person they loved would eventually leave them.


I'm just a fool for yesterday

The speaker admits to being emotionally attached to the past, characterized as a fool for holding onto yesterday.

Living in my head

The speaker spends a significant amount of time in their thoughts or memories, living in their head.

I wish I could sleep you away

Expressing a desire to escape the emotional pain, the speaker wishes they could erase the memories of the person from their mind through sleep.

And the time that we left unspent

Regret is felt for the time that was not spent together with the person in question.


I'm always your shoulder but when I need to cry I've

The speaker is consistently supportive for others but lacks a comforting presence for themselves when needed.

Only got my pillow here by my side

In times of personal distress, the speaker only has their pillow as a companion, emphasizing a sense of loneliness.

Maybe that's why I can't bear to turn off the lights when

The speaker avoids facing the harsh reality by keeping the lights on when going to bed.

I go to bed the reality's unkind

When confronted with reality, the speaker finds it unkind, suggesting a struggle with accepting the truth of their situation.


I'm just a fool for yesterday's

Reiterating the theme of being emotionally attached to the past, specifically to yesterday's experiences.

Mischief in your eyes

There is a mention of mischief in the person's eyes, possibly alluding to a sense of playfulness or unpredictability.

I wish I could sleep you away

Repeating the desire to escape from the memories by wishing the person away through sleep.

Oh believe me, I try and try

The speaker emphasizes their persistent efforts to overcome the emotional attachment, suggesting difficulty in moving on.


Sometimes I feel like this winter will never end as

The winter metaphor is repeated, emphasizing the enduring nature of emotional struggles.

I lie awake wishing that we never met

Expressing a wish that the meeting with the person never occurred, highlighting the pain associated with the relationship.

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