Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. After the commercial failure of their only album, The Fourth World (1997), the band split up. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new, musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, Songs About Jane, which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released four more albums, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012) and V (2014). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award.
Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show The Voice. The winners of the first and fifth seasons, Javier Colon and Tessanne Chin, were on his team. In 2012, he made his acting debut as a recurring character in the horror television show American Horror Story: Asylum for the series' second season. He also appeared in the film Begin Again.
As an entrepreneur, Levine launched his own eponymous fragrance line in 2013. The same year, he collaborated with Kmart and ShopYourWay.com to develop his menswear collection. He also owns a record label, 222 Records. In 2013, The Hollywood Reporter reported that "sources familiar with his many business dealings" estimated Levine would earn more than $35 million that year.
Yesterday
Adam Levine Lyrics
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Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be
There's a shadow hanging over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play
Now I need a place to hide away
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
The lyrics to Adam Levine and Tony Lucca’s song Yesterday depict the pain of lost love and how it can haunt an individual for a long time. The singer reminisces about a time when his troubles seemed so far away, and he believes in yesterday, but suddenly everything changes, and he is not half the man he used to be. The shadow of the past hangs over him, and he longs for the comfort of the past. The singer is searching for a place to hide away from his problems and find solace in the memories of the past. He finds respite in the past, where love was a game to play, and life was much simpler than it is now.
The song talks about the singer's regrets of saying something wrong, which caused his lover to leave, and he doesn't know why she wouldn't say anything. He longs for the time when everything was easy and wishes he could go back in time to fix what went wrong. The song's repetition of the phrase "Yesterday" emphasizes the nostalgia and longing for the past, where everything was better. The use of simple, melodic music throughout the song reflects the idea of simplicity and the desire to return to the uncomplicated times of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
In the past, all of my worries and misfortunes appeared to be distant and unimportant.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Presently, it seems as if my problems will be with me for the long haul.
Oh, I believe in yesterday
I have faith in the way things used to be.
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be
Suddenly, I am not as strong or capable as I once was.
There's a shadow hanging over me
I feel as though something ominous is following me around.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
The past appeared suddenly and caught me off guard
Why she had to go, I don't know, she wouldn't say
I am unsure why she departed, as she chose not to provide a reason.
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
It is possible that I made a mistake, and now I want to go back in time to correct it.
Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play
In the recent past, expressing love was not as difficult and complicated as it is now.
Now I need a place to hide away
In the present, I require a secure location to retreat to.
Oh, I believe in yesterday
I still trust in the past.
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Johnny Ruppert
The older I get, the more powerful this song becomes.
eric huang
I hear you, brother. Live every moment. Love every moment. It may not be possible, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try. And In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.
tahpics
I was saying the same thing just yesterday.
Lesa Serrato
I feel ya John! Those days were oh so sweet...But those were nowhere near the best years of my life!
Snowflake237
Im 15 and this is deep
Dirk Yarborough
That harmony vocal is BARELY there, absolutely perfect.
Mike2021
McCartney wrote this when he was 22 or 23. Insane
Renee Haaland
This song never gets old...
KeithU Composerーおっぱっぴー芸術思想家ー
It's so touching!
I was moved by the way you sing.
Danilo Lima
A afinação do levine é perfeita😮