Lyrics
Yesterday, I held your hand and you held my heart beating
Reflecting on a past moment when the speaker and their partner were emotionally connected, holding hands.
Yesterday, we went on walks and talked too late in the evening
Recalling a time when they shared intimate walks and engaged in late-night conversations.
Yesterday, I told you something that made you laugh so pretty
Remembering a moment when the speaker made their partner laugh with something charming or endearing.
Yesterday, I kissed your lips and you said I’m so glad we’re getting married
Reminiscing about a significant moment when they kissed, and the partner expressed joy about their impending marriage.
I don’t know exactly where we begin
Expressing uncertainty about the starting point of their relationship.
But I pray to God I love you every second
Expressing a deep and continuous love for the partner, with a prayer for constant affection.
Cause we both know that as we grow old
Acknowledging the inevitability of aging and the passage of time in their relationship.
Time just passes - won’t let us retake
Highlighting the irrevocable nature of time, suggesting a desire to relive or redo certain moments.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," emphasizing the importance of the past in the speaker's reflections.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," continuing the emphasis on the significance of the past.
Yesterday, I tied a string around my finger to tell you how I love you
Describing a symbolic gesture of tying a string around the finger as a reminder of love.
But yesterday, we had too much else to do, we only made time to argue
Contrasting the desire to express love with the reality of being too busy and arguing.
But yesterday, you curled up next to me and you said, “I love you”
Recalling a moment of intimacy where the partner expressed love, despite the challenges.
Yesterday, it hit me just how much it hurts when I’m without you
Realizing the pain of being without the partner and acknowledging the emotional impact.
I don’t know exactly where we begin
Reiteration of uncertainty about the beginning of their relationship.
But I pray to God I love you every second
Reaffirming the constant prayer for ongoing love and affection.
Cause we both know that as we grow old
Continuing to acknowledge the inevitable process of aging and its effects on the relationship.
Time just passes - won’t let us retake
Repeating the theme of time passing and the inability to redo certain moments.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," emphasizing the persistent reflection on the past.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," maintaining the focus on the importance of the past.
Yesterday, I left three roses by your grave and I told you I miss you
Describing a visit to the partner's grave, expressing longing and sorrow for their absence.
I miss the days when I could hold your pretty face next to mine and kiss you
Expressing nostalgia for physical closeness, recalling moments of kissing and holding the partner's face.
I miss the way we’d stay up laughing and crying and just being best friends
Missing the joyful times of laughter and shared emotions, emphasizing the friendship in the relationship.
Cause yesterday, I thought this lovely life with you would never end
Expressing the sudden realization that the beautiful life with the partner has ended.
I don’t know exactly where we begin
Reiteration of uncertainty about the starting point of their relationship.
But I pray to God I love you every second
Reaffirming the continuous prayer for ongoing love and affection.
Cause we both know that as we grow old
Acknowledging the inevitable process of aging and its effects on the relationship.
Time just passes - won’t let us retake
Repeating the theme of time passing and the inability to redo certain moments.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," emphasizing the persistent reflection on the past.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," maintaining the focus on the importance of the past.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," continuing the emphasis on the significance of the past.
Wish I could go back
Expressing a desire to go back in time, suggesting a wish to change or relive certain moments.
Yesterday
Repetition of the word "Yesterday," reiterating the theme of reflecting on the past.
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