Lyrics
Yesterday,
Reflecting on the past, recalling a time called "Yesterday."
All my troubles seemed so far away,
In the past, all my problems seemed distant and insignificant.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay,
Now it appears that those troubles are enduring and won't go away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Expressing a belief in the past's simplicity and happiness.
Suddenly,
Sudden realization of a significant change.
I'm not half the man I used to be,
Feeling diminished, not the person one used to be.
There's a shadow hanging over me,
Experiencing a looming sadness or trouble.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.
The change in life happened abruptly, without warning.
Why she
Pondering the reason why a significant person left.
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say.
Expressing uncertainty about the cause of the departure.
I said,
Trying to find out if something was wrong.
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.
Feeling a sense of loss and yearning for the past.
Yesterday,
Repeating the nostalgic reference to the easy times of "Yesterday."
Love was such an easy game to play,
Love used to be a simple and enjoyable experience.
Now I need a place to hide away,
Presently, seeking a place to escape and find solace.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Reaffirming the belief in the happiness of the past.
Why she
Reiterating the mystery of the departure.
Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say.
Expressing uncertainty about the reason for the departure.
I said,
Repeating the attempt to understand if something was wrong.
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.
Continuing to feel a sense of loss and longing for the past.
Yesterday,
Recalling the simplicity of love in the past.
Love was such an easy game to play,
Highlighting the contrast with the current complex situation.
Now I need a place to hide away,
Expressing a need for a retreat, a place to hide from present difficulties.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Reaffirming the belief in the joy of "Yesterday."
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm.
Ending with a vocalization, expressing emotion or nostalgia.
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