Yesterdays
Guns N Roses/Guns N' Roses Lyrics
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I was never told
Now that I'm startin' to learn
I feel I'm growin' old
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
Time just fades the pages
Prayers in my pocket
And no hand in destiny
I'll keep on movin' along
With no time to plant my feet
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
Some things could be better
If we'd all just let them be
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Got nothin' for me
Yesterday there were so many things
I was never shown
Suddenly this time I found
I'm on the streets and I'm all alone
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
I ain't got time to reminisce old novelties
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday
Yesterday
, the iconic song by Guns N Roses, is about the singer's realization that memories of the past hold no value or relevance in the present, and that dwelling on them will only hold you back. The lyrics express the sentiment that growing old is a natural process, and that the past is a chapter that must be left behind in order to move forward with purpose and direction. The singer reflects on how he was never told about many things in the past, and how now that he is learning them on his own, he feels like he is growing old. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the point that yesterday has nothing for him anymore, and that he must keep moving without getting bogged down by past regrets or memories.
The song showcases the wisdom of the singer, who in acknowledging the futility of dwelling on the past, learns to stay focused on the present and future. The prayers in his pocket reflect his spirituality and the sense of destiny that he carries with him. The final verse implies that sometimes solitude can be a powerful enabler of growth, as it forces you to confront your inner demons and come to terms with who you are. The song's lyrics inspire listeners to embrace change, not fear it and to realize that the key to happiness in life lies in moving on and letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, there was so many things
In the past, there were many things that I was not informed or educated about
I was never told
I didn't receive any knowledge or information about those things
Now that I'm startin' to learn
Currently, I am gaining knowledge about those things
I feel I'm growin' old
I feel like time is passing quickly as I start to learn more
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
The past doesn't have anything valuable to offer me anymore
Old pictures that I'll always see
I have old memories that I'll always remember
Time just fades the pages
As time passes, my memories become less vivid
In my book of memories
All of my experiences and memories are recorded in my mind
Prayers in my pocket
I have faith that things will work out
And no hand in destiny
I don't have control over what happens in the future
I'll keep on movin' along
I'll continue to go forward in life
With no time to plant my feet
I don't have time to stay in one place and get comfortable
Some things could be better
There are things that could be improved upon
If we'd all just let them be
If people would just leave things alone, they could improve by themselves
Yesterday there were so many things
In the past, there were many things that I was not shown or introduced to
Suddenly this time I found
Suddenly, I realize that I'm currently alone in my journey
I'm on the streets and I'm all alone
I feel like I'm lost in the world with nobody to rely on
I ain't got time to reminisce old novelties
I don't have time to waste on old, irrelevant memories
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
The past doesn't offer anything valuable to me
Yesterday
The past
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
The past doesn't offer anything valuable to me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
The past doesn't offer anything valuable to me
Got nothin' for me
There's nothing in the past that can help me in the present
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm, Iricom US Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: W. AXL ROSE, WEST ARKEEN, BILLY MCMCLOUD, SAUL HUDSON, DUFF ROSE MCKAGAN, IZZY STRADLIN, DEL JAMES, DARREN A. REED, MATT SORUM
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@patrickstocks3576
Yesterday, there was so many things
I was never told
Now that I’m startin’ to learn
I feel I’m growin’ old
‘Cause yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Old pictures that I’ll always see
Time just fades the pages
In my book of memories
Prayers in my pocket
And no hand in destiny
I’ll keep on movin’ along
With no time to plant my feet
‘Cause yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Old pictures that I’ll always see
Some things could be better
If we’d all just let them be
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Got nothin’ for me
Yesterday there were so many things
I was never shown
Suddenly this time I found
I’m on the streets and I’m all alone
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Old pictures that I’ll always see
I ain’t got time to reminisce old novelties
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Yesterday’s got nothin’ for me
Yesterday
Yesterday
@sholehmahfudin4408
"Yesterdays"
Yesterday there was so many things I was never told
Now that I'm startin' to learn I feel I'm growing old
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
Time just fades the pages in my book of memories
Prayers in my pocket
And no hand in destiny
I'll keep on movin' along
With no time to plant my feet
'Cause yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
Some things could be better
If we'd all just let them be
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Got nothin' for me
Yesterday there was so many things I was never shown
Suddenly this time I found I'm on the streets and I'm all alone
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Old pictures that I'll always see
I ain't got time to reminisce old novelties
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday's got nothin' for me
Yesterday
Yesterday
@Kinnakeeter
"Time just fades the pages in my book of memories" Great line! Now that's poetry
@oscardante8169
Este tema no tiene clip .. soy de la epoca
@garycarr3857
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May 24, 2018
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@namesareoverrated7656
"Somethings could be better if we'd all just let them be." PERFECT
@benjaminlees6773
let it be, let it be
@namesareoverrated7656
@@benjaminlees6773 Wtf?
@dannywithnuggets
@@namesareoverrated7656 let it be, let it be