Yesterdays
Georgie Auld 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
These lyrics from Georgie Auld And His Orchestra's song "Yesterdays" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The singer reminisces about their youth, when they would eagerly listen to the radio, waiting for their favorite songs to play. As the songs played, they would sing along, bringing them joy and happiness. The singer expresses wonder at the disappearance of those happy times, but also finds solace in the fact that the songs they loved are back, just like a long lost friend.
The lyrics capture the timeless appeal of music and its ability to transport us back in time. The repetition of phrases like "every sha-la-la-la" and "every shing-a-ling-a-ling" creates a sense of nostalgia, as if the music is a bridge to the past, reminding us of the emotions and experiences we had long ago. The mention of songs that "make me cry" reveals the emotional power that music can hold, with certain melodies and lyrics stirring up deep-felt emotions.
The lyrics also reflect on the passage of time and the changing nature of life. The singer looks back on the "good times" they had in the past, emphasizing how much has changed since then. The songs of love that they used to sing now bring back memories, serving as a reminder of the passage of time and the bittersweet nostalgia that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During my youth
I'd listened to the radio
I would frequently tune in to the radio
Waitin' for my favorite songs
Eagerly anticipating the playing of my preferred tunes
Waiting they played I'd sing along
Waiting for the songs to begin, I would joyfully sing along
It made me smile
It brought a smile to my face
Those were such happy times
Those were incredibly blissful moments
And not so long ago
And it was not too distant in the past
How I wondered where they'd gone
I often pondered where those moments had disappeared to
But they're back again
Yet, they have returned once more
Just like a long lost friend
Similar to reuniting with a dear, lost companion
All the songs I loved so well
All the cherished songs that resonated deeply with me
every sha-la-la-la
each and every sha-la-la-la
Every wo-wo-wo
Every single wo-wo-wo
Still shines
Continue to have their radiant glow
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling rhythm
That they're starting to sing's
As they begin to sing
So fine
It is incredibly splendid
When they get to the part
When they reach the section
Where he's breakin' her heart
Where he brings about the heartbreak
It can really make me cry
It can genuinely bring tears to my eyes
Just like before
Similar to how it used to be
It's yesterday once more
It feels like it's the past repeating itself
Lookin' back on how it was
Reflecting on how things used to be
In years gone by
In the years that have passed
And the good times that I had
And the delightful moments that I experienced
Makes today seem rather sad
Causes the present to feel quite melancholic
So much has changed
Countless things have transformed
It was songs of love that
It was love songs that
I would sing to then
I used to sing to myself
And I'd memorize each word
And I would commit every word to memory
Those old melodies
Those enduring melodies
Still sound so good to me
Still resonate wonderfully with me
As they melt the years away
As they dissolve the passing years
All my best memories
All my fondest memories
Come back clearly to me
Return vividly to my mind
Some can even make me cry
Some even have the power to bring tears to my eyes
Just like before
Similar to how it used to be
It's yesterday once more
It feels like it's the past repeating itself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MUNDY, PEGGY WHITE
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