Yesterday
Beth Lyrics


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Look at the priest and the blood and the fire?
Weighted down with metal, I wonder why?
Haven't we moved further in time
Haven't we advanced along the line

Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Isn't it the scheme of love to take
Wouldn't my life remain the same
Wonder if my God could take the blame
Time's the only voodoo dreams can change

Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Let your mind go free
Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone
Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Yesterday is gone
Yesterday is gone




Let it fade away
Blind chances of destiny

Overall Meaning

In "Yesterday," Beth laments the entrapment of tradition and the weight of history while imploring listeners to let go of the past and embrace change. She wonders why we continue to hold on to outdated beliefs and practices, symbolized by the priest and the blood and fire, and questions why we haven't progressed more as a society. The refrain "Yesterday is gone, let it fade away, blind chances of destiny" emphasizes the need to move on from the past and let go of the idea that fate determines our future.


The song also touches upon the idea of love and destiny. Beth questions whether love is supposed to take from us or leave us stagnant, wondering if life would remain the same even if love were to come into it. She even wonders if God could take the blame for the way that things have unfolded. However, she ultimately concludes that the only thing that can change is time, and that it is up to us to make the choices that will lead to a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at the priest and the blood and the fire?
Why is there still violence and suffering in the world, despite the guidance of religion?


Weighted down with metal, I wonder why?
Why do material possessions hold so much value and cause burdens, causing one to question their importance?


Haven't we moved further in time
As society advances technologically and socially, why do we still struggle with basic issues such as inequality and poverty?


Haven't we advanced along the line
Given the progress we've made, shouldn't we be further along as a society in terms of equality and justice?


Isn't it the scheme of love to take
Doesn't love often involve sacrifice and loss?


Wouldn't my life remain the same
If I never take risks or make changes, will my life ever truly progress or improve?


Wonder if my God could take the blame
Is it fair to blame God for the negative experiences and suffering in our lives?


Time's the only voodoo dreams can change
Only the passage of time and the manifestation of our dreams can lead to change and progress.


Let your mind go free
Allow yourself to let go of the past and open yourself up to new possibilities.


Yesterday is gone
The past is over and cannot be changed.


Let it fade away
Allow the past to become a distant memory and not hold onto it.


Blind chances of destiny
The future is unknown and unpredictable, and we cannot control what comes next.


Yesterday is gone
The past is over and cannot be changed.


Yesterday is gone
The past is over and cannot be changed.


Let it fade away
Allow the past to become a distant memory and not hold onto it.


Blind chances of destiny
The future is unknown and unpredictable, and we cannot control what comes next.


Yesterday is gone
The past is over and cannot be changed.


Yesterday is gone
The past is over and cannot be changed.


Let it fade away
Allow the past to become a distant memory and not hold onto it.


Blind chances of destiny
The future is unknown and unpredictable, and we cannot control what comes next.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELIZABETH CAROLINE ORTON, WILLIAM ORBIT

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Comments from YouTube:

@tonirodriguezhernandez7456

Yo conocí esta canción con Beth
No la había oído nunca antes.
Aquí fue donde nos enamoró esta joven bella Beth

@dgaamor3260

Gracias por la version HD. Es mejor que la original para mi de los Beatles aunque suene raro decirlo y hasta profano
. Ese piano de guix es magico

@mariajosearagon6217

👏👏👏👏

@cristinaferreri972

Creo en el ayer...

@homemadehuman

Menudo destrozo.

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