Yesterdays
J.J. Johnson/Stan Getz Lyrics
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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
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
, in J.J. Johnson and Stan Getz's song, refers to a nostalgic longing for the past, specifically happier and more romantic times. The lyrics mention the singer's desire to go back to the time of their youth, where they were carefree and in love. The use of the word "sequestered" in the second line suggests that these days were hidden away or secluded, adding to the mystique and allure of the past.
The repetition of the first verse in the second half of the song emphasizes the singer's longing for yesterday, and the lyrics become more wistful as they reminisce about days of "mad romance and love." The lines "Then sooth was mine" and "Joyous free in flame and life" suggest that the singer was once content and happy, but now feels a sense of sadness and loss.
Overall, the lyrics of "Yesterdays" convey a yearning for a time when life felt simpler and love was in the air. The song speaks to the universal experience of nostalgia and the ways in which the past can hold a powerful grip on our emotions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterdays, yesterdays
Reflecting on the past
Days I knew as happy sweet
Remembering the good times
Sequestered days
Times of isolation or seclusion
Olden days, golden days
Nostalgia for a time when things seemed better
Days of mad romance and love
Recalling passionate relationships
Then gay youth was mine, truth was mine
Feeling carefree and truthful in the past
Joyous free in flame and life
Experiencing life with enthusiasm
Then sooth was mine
Finding comfort in the past
Sad am I, glad am I
Feeling conflicted about the past and present
For today I'm dreamin' of yesterdays
Longing for a return to happier times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OTTO HARBACH
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Transcription Timestamps:
0:07- Head
0:38- Head Repeated
1:08- First Chorus
1:39- Second Chorus
2:09- Third Chorus
2:40- Head Out
3:07- Cadenza
@luizarnaldohaddad
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@dragerger1
Half an hour ago, I heard this number on TSF Jazz radio on ASTRA satellite. I'm happy to listen this great music again.. Thank you for upload!!!
@valvetrom
Also very clear trombone sound, in those days they knew how to record a great artist
@koenraadbekaert
great song and solo !!!!
@valvetrom
Finally thanks, but thanks. Stan Getz is very very quiet That and funny valentine are the best J J J you can hear
@JosephBouie
bless you! great upload!