Yesterdays
Frankie Newton & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Yesterdays, yesterdays
Days I knew as happy sweet
Sequestered days
Olden days, golden days
Days of mad romance and love

Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Joyous free in flame and life
Then sooth was mine
Sad am I, glad am I
For today I'm dreamin' of yesterdays

Yesterdays, yesterdays
Days I knew as happy sweet
Sequestered days
Olden days, golden days
Days of mad romance and love

For then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Joyous free in flame and life
Then sooth was mine
Sad am I, glad am I
For today I'm dreamin' of yesterdays





Yesterday

Overall Meaning

is a song that describes the nostalgia and longing for the past that many people experience. The lyrics reflect on days gone by, specifically those filled with "mad romance and love," and the joy and freedom of youth. The singer expresses sadness for the present day and a longing for the happiness of the past.


The repetition of the word "yesterday" emphasizes the theme of reminiscing and reflectivity. The mention of "sequestered days" refers to a time when life was simpler and more isolated. The description of the past as "olden days" and "golden days" signifies its importance and value to the singer.


The use of powerful and contrasting words such as "sad" and "glad" conveys the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia. Despite being sad about the present, the singer is glad to have memories of happier times. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the importance of cherished memories and the desire to relive them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH

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Comments from YouTube:

Mick Carlon

I LOVE FRANKIE NEWTON!

Dan VanLandingham

That is somewhat remeniscent of Ellington's "Jeep's Blues".

MrJimmienoone

Tab on soprano?

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