Yesterdays
Getz Stan Lyrics
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Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used 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.
Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
"Yesterdays" by Stan Getz is a jazz instrumental that beautifully interprets the lyrics and melody of the Beatles' famous song "Yesterday". The song explores the idea of nostalgia and how it can change our perception of time and emotions. The first verse talks about a time in the past where the troubles seemed distant and unimportant, but now they seem to have a permanent place in the present. This is a common experience as we tend to remember good times more fondly than bad times. The line "Oh, I believe in yesterday" expresses a longing for that past era of life.
The second verse talks about how time has changed the singer, he is not the person he used to be, and there is a shadow hanging over him. This change in perception of time and self is common as we age and experience different events throughout our lives. The chorus reiterates the idea of yesterday being a time of easy love and the need to find a place to hide away from the troubles of today.
The final line of the song "mm, mm, mm, mm, mm" is an open-ended sound that leaves room for the listener to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. Overall, "Yesterdays" is a beautiful interpretation of "Yesterday" that explores the idea of nostalgia and how it affects our present emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
At some point in the past, it seemed as if all my problems were not significant or relevant to my current situation.
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Currently, it appears that my issues are not leaving anytime soon, but instead becoming a permanent part of my life.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
I have come to rely and trust in the past, as it represents a time when my troubles were not as significant or present.
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be,
There has been a significant change in my persona or mindset, and I am not as confident or sure of myself as I used to be.
There's a shadow hanging over me.
I feel as if something is still lingering over my thoughts, perhaps a memory or unresolved problem that has not been dealt with.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.
The past, which I have been relying on, arrived and affected me suddenly and unexpectedly.
Why she had to go I don't know she wouldn't say.
I am still confused or unsure why someone I cared about had to leave, and they refused to communicate with me why they made that decision.
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday.
I feel as if I made an error in judgment or communication, leading to a negative consequence. Now I am yearning for a time when I didn't have to worry about current problems
Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.
In the past, love seemed so effortless and free of stress, and conflicts were easy to resolve.
Now I need a place to hide away.
Currently, I am seeking a way to escape and deal with my problems without confronting them, maybe by mentally distancing myself or seeking a physical place of shelter.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.
My reliance on the past has grown, and it remains a source of comfort and nostalgia.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
An interjection indicating a wordless expression of emotion, usually nostalgia or sadness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
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@timg8421
My God this is the best piece ive heard in a while..so moody I love it
@menilmontant100
I agree.....!!!
@JaredFreiburg
4:32 is delicious. But so is the entire thing. Hell of a piano solo by Kenny
@chauncywashington2227
This Jerome Kern beauty embodies that unique Getz quality.....a powerful but soft and gentle feel....a distinct feel of strength and confidence, but at times a plaintive, pleading, almost a crying tone....but always that .light and airy feeling.....every part of his playing teems with life and human emotion .... he captured it all, like no other ....he brought out the best of that beautiful sound that can only come from a Selmer.
@menilmontant100
...they sound comes from the Getz' s soul....not the Selmer....
@petergoggin8647
lol way to make it into an advertisement at the end
@menilmontant100
Stan Getz....incomparable....!!
@danielscheinhaus5210
Getz and Mraz. What a great combination.
@michaelmcdermott7349
Look you hear this music, it either moves you or it doens't, if it does you better dance or go to your room and get the horn out and let the spirit take over. Music is ment to be played. A lasting gift from Stan the Man. R.I. P. Amen. :)
@thinkagain9457
or just sit back with a cognac and enjoy the sound.