Yesterday
Atmosphere Lyrics

I thought I saw you yesterday
I had a brief moment where I thought I saw you, but I wasn't sure it was really you.

But I didn't stop cause you was walking the opposite way
Since you were walking in the opposite direction, I didn't stop to check if it was really you.

I guess I could have shouted out your name
I could have called out to you, but I didn't feel confident it was really you.

But even if it was you I don't what I would say
Even if it was really you, I didn't know what to say to you.

We can sit and reminisce about the old school
If we were to get together, we could talk about and remember the good old days.

Maybe share a cigarette because we both fools
We could smoke a cigarette together because we are both foolish and misspent our youth.

Chop it up and compare perspectives
We could discuss our different viewpoints and analyze them together.

Yes
I agree that we should catch up.

You could tell me how hard you had it
You could confide in me and tell me about the difficult times you've been through.

And you could show me all the scares to back it
You could even show me the scars that serve as evidence of the difficult times you've faced.

And we can analyze each complaint
We could examine and break down any negative experiences or complaints we've had.

Break it down and explain these mistakes I make
You could help me understand where I went wrong and explain any mistakes that I have made.

I like to tangle up the strings of the puppetry
I enjoy playing with and manipulating the mechanisms that control situations.

But you knew me back when I was a younger me
You knew me when I was younger and more willing to experiment and play with ideas.

You've seen Sean in all types of life
You've witnessed the various stages and phases of my life.

And I've been meaning to ask you if I'm doing alright
I've been wanting to ask you for your honest opinion about how I am currently doing.

Yesterday, was that you
I was uncertain if the person I saw yesterday was actually you.

Looked just like you
The person I saw yesterday bore a striking resemblance to you.

Strange things my imagination might do
My imagination can sometimes run wild, causing me to imagine things or people that aren't really there.

Take a breath reflect on what we've been through
Let's pause and think about the experiences we've shared together.

Or am I just going crazy cause I miss you
Perhaps I am simply feeling a little crazy or overwhelmed by my longing for you.

I'm shook
I am unsettled or disturbed by something.

I know
I am aware of something.

I pushed when I should of pulled
I made a mistake by being too forceful and not taking the right approach.

Took it all back if I could I put that on my soul
I deeply regret my actions and wish I could take them back.

And I would make a top notch good listener
I am prepared to be a good listener and offer support and guidance if needed.

If you could block off a little time out to give it here
If you could spare some time to talk and share your thoughts with me, that would be much appreciated.

Since we went our separate paths
Since we have not been in close contact for some time.

I hit a couple of snags
I experienced some setbacks or obstacles.

That remind me of the past
I am reminded of past difficulties and hard times.

I can't front I'm having a blast
I must admit, I am having a lot of fun and enjoying myself.

But damned if I ain't afraid of how long its gonna last
I am a little worried or concerned about how long this fun will last and uncertain about the future.

Sitting here wishing we could kick it
I am yearning to spend time with you and hang out again.

Gimme your opinions I do miss the criticisms
I would appreciate your honest opinions and feedback, even if it means receiving some criticism from you.

I didn't mean to be distant
I did not intentionally try to distance myself from you.

Make a visit
Please come visit me.

I'll wait up and keep the coffee brewing in the kitchen
I'll be up waiting for you and I'll have a pot of coffee ready to share.

But who am I jokin' with
I am not joking, but I also acknowledge that the likelihood of us seeing each other again is slim.

There's no way that you and I will ever get to re-open it
I am aware that it is improbable that we will be able to revisit our past relationship or friendship.

It doesn't matter, this is more than love
Regardless of whether or not we can reconnect romantically or platonically, my feelings for you are strong and significant.

And maybe if I'm lucky, get to see you out the corner of
If I'm fortunate, I might catch a glimpse of you from a distance.

And when you left, I didn't see it coming
I was caught off guard when you left, I didn't anticipate it.

I guess I slept, it ain't like you was runnin'
I was not vigilant in staying in touch with you or paying attention to any signs that you were unhappy or at the point of leaving.

You crept out the front door slow
You left quietly and without drawing any attention to yourself or your departure.

And I was so self absorbed, I didn't even know
I was too wrapped up in my own world and problems that I didn't even notice you were leaving.

And by the time I looked up, it was booked up
Before I knew it, you were already gone and there was no way to change the situation.

Put it all behind you, the bad and the good stuff
You moved on from our past, both the good and bad times.

A whole house full of dreams and steps
I have built a lot in my life, with many plans and goals.

I think you'd be impressed with the pieces I kept
I am proud of what I have accomplished, and I believe you would be impressed with what I have been able to keep and maintain in my life.

You disappeared but the history is still here
Even though you are gone, the memories of our shared history still remain.

That's why I try not to cry over spilled beer
I try not to be too sad or upset about things that have already happened and can't be undone.

I can't even get mad that you gone
I don't have any anger towards you for leaving because it was ultimately for the best.

Leavin' me was probably the best thing you ever taught me
Your departure was ultimately a valuable lesson for me, and taught me how to appreciate people and relationships more fully.

I'm sorry
I regret my past actions and behavior towards you.

It's official
It's a fact, confirmed and established.

I was a fist-full
I was difficult and hard to handle.

I didn't keep it simple
I made things complicated and difficult instead of choosing a simpler approach.

Chip on the shoulder, anger in my veins
I had a lot of pent-up anger and resentment towards you and others.

Had so much hatred, now it brings me shame
I feel ashamed and remorseful of the hatred I had towards you and others in the past.

Never thought about the world without you
I never anticipated a world where you were not a part of my life.

And I promise that I'll never say another bad word about you
I vow to never speak negatively about you again.

But I know it wasn't you 'cause you passed away, Dad
I now know that it wasn't you I saw, because you have passed away and are no longer here.