Yesterday
James Last 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
The lyrics to "Yesterday Once More" by James Last And His Orchestra evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. The opening lines reminisce about the innocence of youth, where the radio was a source of joy and favorite songs were eagerly awaited. Singing along to those songs brought happiness and created lasting memories. The passage of time is acknowledged as the singer wonders where those happy times have gone, but to their delight, the songs are back again like a long-lost friend. The sha-la-la-la's and wo-wo-wo's still shine, and the shing-a-ling-a-ling's in the songs they are starting to sing are simply divine.
The lyrics then delve into the power of music to evoke emotions. When the songs reach the part where someone's heart is being broken, it can still make the singer cry, just as it did before. It takes them back to a time when those songs were a significant part of their life. Looking back at the past, the singer realizes that the good times they had make today seem somewhat sad, as things have changed. The songs of love that were cherished and sung along to have remained a comforting presence, still sounding just as good and capable of melting the years away. The repetition of the phrase "yesterday once more" emphasizes the longing for the past and the ability of music to transport the listener back to those cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During my youth
I'd listened to the radio
I would tune in to the radio
Waitin' for my favorite songs
Anticipating the arrival of my preferred songs
Waiting they played I'd sing along
As they played, I would join in with the singing
It made me smile
It brought a smile to my face
Those were such happy times
Those moments were filled with joy
And not so long ago
And not too far in the past
How I wondered where they'd gone
I often pondered where they had disappeared to
But they're back again
Yet, they have returned once more
Just like a long lost friend
Similar to a friend from the distant past
All the songs I loved so well
All the songs that I cherished deeply
Every sha-la-la-la
Each sha-la-la-la
Every wo-wo-wo
Every wo-wo-wo
Still shines
Still radiates
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
That they're starting to sing's
That they have resumed the act of singing
So fine
Of exceptional quality
When they get to the part
When they reach the portion
Where he's breakin' her heart
Where he is causing her heartbreak
It can really make me cry
It can genuinely bring tears to my eyes
Just like before
Similar to how it was previously
It's yesterday once more
It feels like the past has returned
Lookin' back on how it was
Reflecting on how things used to be
In years gone by
In previous years
And the good times that I had
And the enjoyable moments that I experienced
Makes today seem rather sad
Makes the present appear somewhat gloomy
So much has changed
A great deal has altered
It was songs of love that
Love-infused songs that
I would sing to then
I used to sing to back then
And I'd memorize each word
And I would commit every word to memory
Those old melodies
Those nostalgic tunes
Still sound so good to me
Still bring such pleasure to my ears
As they melt the years away
As they dissolve the passing of time
All my best memories
All my most cherished recollections
Come back clearly to me
Return to me vividly
Some can even make me cry
Certain ones can even cause tears to well up
Just like before
Just like it was previously
It's yesterday once more
It feels like the past has returned
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MUNDY, PEGGY WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sade Tairu
As a young girl between the age of 13 - 17yrs I used to sit in front of the tele to watch James's concert every week. The beautiful memories of those moments remain with me and can never be wiped away. James Last left an indelible mark and is much appreciated. Rest on James
Jeremiah
Yeah, I grew up with him as well , Early 80s , how time flies , great cleaning Music. I am Glad on this Easter Sunday, Going Thru Chemotherapy ,it is so Soothing and such Fond Memories. Thank You.
Luger Mann
Me too, also in my teen age, I was a small band trumpetist, with James Last our inspiration for good melodies, songs... Nothing but good times and inpirations....
AL THOMAS
🙌 👏 🙏 🤝 👍 he was a GENIUS . . .
Nasir Khan
I think it was the James Last Starparade in the 70s.....very entertaining.
Suren Naidoo
RIP James Last....thank you for your contribution to the music world, will be remembered forever.
CNMD
Thank you, James Last. You will be remembered forever.
Leonaldo Brum
When I was in trouble... this guy was one of my soothing favorites, playing from a cassette at the time...
Claus Jensen
I Think i was around 10 When my father had the record
NWP Price
First record I ever purchased and now at 84 his music will forever be in my collection.