Ariel… Read Full Bio ↴Ariela Jacobs is a Pop/Indie singer from Melbourne, Australia.
Ariela Jacobs is a storyteller, whose songwriting has a way of tackling themes with the sort of intimacy you would expect from a much older soul. With haunting vocals, pure, yet powerful enough to leave any listener weak at the knees, Ariela weaves together an ethereal, dream-ridden web of folk/pop tapestries, narrative and melody.
Despite being a relative newcomer to the live circuit, Ariela has shared the stage with the likes of Dustin Tebbutt, Ella Hooper and Ngaiire and has already enjoyed radio spins from Triple J Unearthed and FBi radio for her previously released teaser track ‘False Alarms’.
If you think those soaring, falsetto vocals of Ariela’s sound oddly familiar, it’s very possible you’ve already heard them - Ariela recently stepped outside of her usual genre to lend her distinct voice to Los Angeles based producer Goldroom to sing topline vocals on his summer electro hit ‘Embrace’ which was co-written with George Maple.
Not one to limit herself to the here and now, Ariela acknowledges the fluidity of song writing, stating that her “music is always in the stages of development and there is always opportunity for growth and new ideas”
Yesteryear
Ariela Jacobs Lyrics
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I want to figure out my dear
All those things we boxed into nothing.
When the seasons start to sketch, bruises on my fingertips
I'll know that all this time passed for something.
Oh help me if you can
I'm walking on lonely land
Oh help me if you please
My bones are tired from sailing streams
I've been sailing ‘round for hours.
There you go, when you're the only thing I know.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
All those things that you said were ours
I did not see this coming my way darling,
Now it seems, so far gone.
Timing of the little things
To make sense of what might have been
When all of this just seems so peculiar.
When the morning light appears
Exposing all our hidden fears,
All of this will seem too familiar.
Oh tell me if you know
Do I stay or do I go?
Can I make it on my own?
Oh tell me if you please,
My bones are tired from sailing streams
I've been sailing ‘round for hours.
There you go, when you're the only love I know.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
All those things that you said were ours
I did not see this coming my way darling,
Now it seems, so far gone.
Is anybody out there?
I know you care...
Is anybody out there?
I know it's you, I still hear you.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
All those things that you said were ours
I did not see this coming my way darling,
Now it seems, so far gone.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
All those things that you said were ours
I did not see this coming my way darling,
Now it seems, so far gone.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
All those things that you said were ours
I did not see this coming my way darling,
Now it seems, so far gone.
"Yesteryear" is a melancholic ballad that explores the regrets and uncertainties that arise after the end of a romantic relationship. The singer yearns to return to the past, to the time when they were still together, in order to try and fix the things that went wrong and salvage what's left of their love. The repetition of the phrases "take me back" and "all those things" emphasize this desire to revisit and reexamine the past.
Despite this longing for nostalgia, the reality of the present is inescapable. The seasons change (symbolized by the "bruises on my fingertips") and time passes, but it's not clear if this passage of time has been for anything. The singer's bones are tired from "sailing streams" and wandering aimlessly, trying to find their way back to a sense of certainty and purpose. The repeating refrain "only time will tell if it's going to be" suggests a lack of control over the future, a feeling of being adrift and unsure of what comes next.
Overall, "Yesteryear" is a poignant reflection on loss and the messy, complicated emotions that come with it. It captures the desperation and sadness of wanting to turn back time and change the past, even though that's ultimately impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to yesteryear
I want to revisit the past to understand something about my relationship.
I want to figure out my dear
I want to understand something about my past relationship.
All those things we boxed into nothing.
We didn't value the things in our past relationship.
When the seasons start to sketch, bruises on my fingertips
As time passes, I realize that I've been through something difficult.
I'll know that all this time passed for something.
I'll understand the purpose of the time that has passed.
Oh help me if you can
I need someone's help to understand my situation.
I'm walking on lonely land
I feel isolated and alone regarding my situation.
I really want to know where I stand.
I want clarity on my present situation.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
Only the future can reveal what will happen.
All those things that you said were ours
I believed certain things about our past relationship.
I did not see this coming my way darling,
I did not expect to be in this situation.
Now it seems, so far gone.
My past relationship feels too far away to retrieve.
Timing of the little things
The way time passes relative to small, unnoticed events.
To make sense of what might have been
To understand what could have happened in the past.
When all of this just seems so peculiar.
When my past relationship seems strange and difficult to understand.
When the morning light appears
With time and clarity, I will understand better.
Exposing all our hidden fears,
I will uncover our fears and anxieties about our past relationship.
All of this will seem too familiar.
I will recognize patterns in my past relationship.
Oh tell me if you know
I need someone to have answers for me.
Do I stay or do I go?
I'm unsure of what to do next in regards to my past relationship.
Can I make it on my own?
I'm uncertain if I'm strong enough to face my future alone.
Is anybody out there?
I'm seeking help and guidance from others.
I know you care...
I trust that someone out there cares for me.
I know it's you, I still hear you.
I believe I can rely on someone for support.
Only time will tell if it's going to be, going to be
The future will reveal the outcome of my situation.
Contributed by Zoe F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Here & Now
I haven't held on to so much lately
I've forgotten how
There wasn't any signal to guide me
Look at what we found
I woke up without cussing soldiers
Marching to a hollow beat
In the meanwhile they were fighting for history to repeat
But all we have is here and now
So please don't question that we fought through hell
We shall seek and we shall find
That all in hold here is our time
I didn't mean to go wrong searching
The storm let us no choice
All of the patients we had going
Would only learn to sacrifice
I woke up without morning calling
It's a love shine for us
For you don't want to see the dangers of what we planted behind
For all we have is here and now
So please don't question that we fought through hell
We shall seek and we shall find
That all in hold is your time
All we have is here and now
So please don't question that we fought through hell
We shall seek and we shall find
That all in hold here is our time
All we have is here and now
So please don't question that we fought through hell
We shall seek and we shall find
That all in hold here is our time
I didn't mean to go wrong searching
I thought I had no choice