Yesterdays
Frank Cordell and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Days I knew as happy
Sweet sequester days
Olden days, golden days
Days of mad romance and love
Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Joyous free and flaming life
Sad am I, glad am I
For today I’m dreaming of yesterdays
Yesterdays, yesterdays
Days I knew as happy
Sweet sequester days
Olden days, golden days
Days of mad romance and love
Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Joyous free and flaming life
Forsooth, was mine
Sad am I, glad am I
For today I’m dreaming of yesterdays
Yesterdays, yesterdays
Days I knew as happy
Sweet sequester days
Olden days, golden days
Days of mad romance and love
Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Joyous free and flaming life
Forsooth, was mine
Sad am I, glad am I
For today I’m dreaming of yesterdays
Yesterdays
The song 'Yesterdays' by Frank Cordell and His Orchestra is a nostalgic reflection on the past, specifically the happy, carefree days of the singer's youth. The repetition of the phrase "yesterdays, yesterdays" emphasizes the wistful longing for a time gone by. The singer idealizes the past, describing it as "sweet sequester days" and "olden days, golden days." The memories are tinged with a sense of romance and passion - "mad romance and love," "joyous free and flaming life." Overall, the song captures the sense of loss and yearning that we all experience as we grow older and look back on our youth.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterdays, yesterdays
I am recalling memories of days gone by, specifically those that were happy.
Days I knew as happy
These were days that brought me joy and contentment, and I am reminiscing about them now.
Sweet sequester days
These were peaceful and secluded days that allowed me to fully enjoy the world around me.
Olden days, golden days
These were times of the past that were precious and valuable to me.
Days of mad romance and love
These were days that were full of passionate relationships and affection.
Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
I was once young and carefree, believing in my own truth and ideals.
Joyous free and flaming life
I lived with great happiness and energy, feeling alive and vibrant with every moment.
Forsooth, was mine
This wonderful life and all its experiences truly belonged to me.
Sad am I, glad am I
I am feeling a mix of emotions, both sorrowful and joyful, as I look back on these memories.
For today I’m dreaming of yesterdays
I long for those happy days of the past, and wish to relive them once again in my dreams.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
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