Yesterday
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it seems as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday

Suddenly, I'm not half the man I use to be
There's a shadow hanging over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly

Why she had to go, I don't know
She wouldn't say, she wouldn't say
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

I believe in yesterday
Why she had to go I don't know
She would not say
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
I believe in yesterday
Was so far away
Oh, yesterday was far away




And I know I can't turn back
'Cause yesterday's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyz II Men's song "Yesterday" tell the story of a man who is struggling to deal with the pain of losing his love. He reflects on a time when he was happy and carefree, but now feels trapped by his sadness. The first verse sets the stage by describing a time when his troubles seemed far away, but now they are here to stay. He even says he believes in yesterday, which is a reference to a time when things were better. The second verse delves deeper into his pain, as he feels like he is no longer the man he used to be, and a shadow is hanging over him. He's confused about why his love left him, and the fact that she wouldn't tell him why adds to his pain.


The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that yesterday was an easier time, when love was a simple game to play, and the man had a place to hide away. He wishes he could go back to yesterday and make things right, but he knows he can't. The final line, "yesterday's gone," is a poignant reminder that as much as he wishes he could go back, he knows he can't. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a man who is struggling to come to grips with the loss of his love, and is looking for solace in memories of a happier time.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday
The start of a nostalgic reflection on the past.


All my troubles seemed so far away
Memories of the past brought comfort and the belief that problems could be overcome.


Now it seems as though they're here to stay
Nostalgia fades, and reality sets in, with the realization that problems are still present.


Oh, I believe in yesterday
Despite the harsh reality, the comforting memories still hold value and offer hope.


Suddenly, I'm not half the man I use to be
The weight of problems has taken a toll and impacted the individual's sense of self-worth.


There's a shadow hanging over me
This weight of problems casts a shadow over the individual's life, impacting everything experienced.


Oh, yesterday came suddenly
The weight of problems filled the present and overwhelmed the individual.


Why she had to go, I don't know
There is unresolved regret around the loss of a relationship and the reasons behind it.


She wouldn't say, she wouldn't say
Despite attempts to understand why the relationship ended, there was no communication from the other party.


I said something wrong now I long for yesterday
Reflecting on regrets around the relationship, there is a longing for the comfort of the past when it was still intact.


Yesterday
The start of another nostalgic reflection on the simplicity of the past.


Love was such an easy game to play
Reflecting on past relationships, love seemed less complicated and less challenging.


Now I need a place to hide away
The current reality is overwhelming and the individual feels the need to retreat or escape from it.


Oh, I believe in yesterday
Despite the current struggle, the past remains a source of hope, comfort, and security.


I believe in yesterday
Reiterating the importance of the past as a point of reference and hope for the present and future.


Was so far away
The distance and separation from the past of comfort and simplicity is felt more acutely.


Oh, yesterday was far away
The comforting memories of the past can seem like a distant dream or reality.


And I know I can't turn back
Despite the comfort of reflection on the past, there is an awareness that the present is where one must be focused.


'Cause yesterday's gone
A concluding statement that emphasizes the importance of accepting the present and letting go of the past.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

caled Sonbi

Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it seems as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday

Suddenly, I'm not half the man I use to be
There's a shadow hanging over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly

Why she had to go, I don't know
She wouldn't say, she wouldn't say
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

I believe in yesterday
Why she had to go I don't know
She would not say
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
I believe in yesterday
Was so far away
Oh, yesterday was far away
And I know I can't turn back
'Cause yesterday's gone



All comments from YouTube:

A McDay

Michael McCrary is so slept on. Celestial voices masterfully woven together and supported by his fawless bass. The man is an all time great.

Prissychrissy5

Facts!!!! It’s the “I” for me! Sing sir!

Ethernaut

Truth

hortonc20

@IAmTheQuietOne duh but he on this track and he is apart of all the success of boys to men therefore he is not slept on

IAmTheQuietOne

@hortonc20 Mike is no longer a member and hasn't been for years

The ATL Angry Scratcher

Never slept on.. what are you talking about?

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Raphael Gonzalvo

If you’re watching this now your music taste is real

Chloe Abbott

That, or you have to do it for music in school 😭 soo boring

Roblox Adopt Me

facts

Julian Kliemann

Thank you

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