Yesterdays
Doc Severinsen and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I'd listened to the radio
Waitin' for my favorite songs
Waiting they played I'd sing along
Those were such happy times
And not so long ago
How I wondered where they'd gone
But they're back again
Just like a long lost friend
All the songs I loved so well
(*) every sha-la-la-la
Every wo-wo-wo
Still shines
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
That they're starting to sing's
So fine
When they get to the part
Where he's breakin' her heart
It can really make me cry
Just like before
It's yesterday once more
Lookin' back on how it was
In years gone by
And the good times that I had
Makes today seem rather sad
So much has changed
It was songs of love that
I would sing to then
And I'd memorize each word
Those old melodies
Still sound so good to me
As they melt the years away
Repeat (*)
All my best memories
Come back clearly to me
Some can even make me cry
Just like before
It's yesterday once more
The song "Yesterdays" by Doc Severinsen and His Orchestra speaks to the longing and nostalgia that comes with reminiscing about the past. The first verse sets the scene of the singer's youth, where they eagerly listened to the radio, waiting for their favorite songs to play. They would sing along and these moments brought them joy and happiness. However, as time passed, they began to wonder where those happy times had gone.
In the chorus, the lyrics convey the sentiment that even though time has passed, the impact and beauty of those songs remain. The sha-la-la-las and wo-wo-wos still shine, and the shing-a-ling-a-lings of the songs they're starting to sing are just as fine. They evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity, like a long-lost friend returning.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on how things have changed over the years. They look back on the good times they once had, realizing that today seems rather sad in comparison. The songs they used to sing were primarily love songs, and they would memorize every word. These old melodies still hold a special place in their heart, as they have the power to transport them back in time and melt the years away.
Overall, "Yesterdays" captures the bittersweet emotions of nostalgia, reminding listeners of the beauty and impact of the songs that shaped their past.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During my youthful days
I'd listened to the radio
I would engage with the radio
Waitin' for my favorite songs
Anticipating the arrival of my preferred melodies
Waiting they played I'd sing along
As the songs played, I would join in with my voice
It made me smile
It brought a smile to my face
Those were such happy times
Those were incredibly joyful moments
And not so long ago
And it hasn't been too long since then
How I wondered where they'd gone
I often pondered where those times disappeared to
But they're back again
But now, they have returned
Just like a long lost friend
Similar to the reunion with a dear, forgotten companion
All the songs I loved so well
All those cherished melodies
(*) every sha-la-la-la
Every instance of 'sha-la-la-la'
Every wo-wo-wo
Every occurrence of 'wo-wo-wo'
Still shines
Continues to radiate brightly
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
Every instance of 'shing-a-ling-a-ling'
That they're starting to sing's
That they have begun to vocalize
So fine
Remarkably exquisite
When they get to the part
When they reach the section
Where he's breakin' her heart
Where he is causing her heartache
It can really make me cry
It can genuinely evoke tears from me
Just like before
Similar to the previous occasions
It's yesterday once more
It is a return to the past
Lookin' back on how it was
Reflecting on how things used to be
In years gone by
In bygone years
And the good times that I had
And the enjoyable moments that I experienced
Makes today seem rather sad
Causes today to appear quite sorrowful
So much has changed
Numerous things have altered
It was songs of love that
It was romantic tunes
I would sing to then
I used to sing along to
And I'd memorize each word
And I would commit every word to memory
Those old melodies
Those aged melodies
Still sound so good to me
Still sound exceptionally pleasing to my ears
As they melt the years away
As they dissolve the passing years
Repeat (*)
Repeat the aforementioned part (*)
All my best memories
Every one of my fondest recollections
Come back clearly to me
Return vividly to my mind
Some can even make me cry
Certain ones can even provoke tears from me
Just like before
Similar to the previous occasions
It's yesterday once more
It is a return to the past
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MUNDY, PEGGY WHITE
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