Yesterday When I Was Young
Julio Iglesias Lyrics

Yesterday when I was young
Looking back upon my younger years, I realize how much I've changed and how my perspective on life has evolved.

The taste of life was sweet as rain upon my tongue.
In my youth, everything seemed perfect and enjoyable, and I savored every moment.

I played at life as if it were a foolish game
I didn't take life seriously, and I approached it like an amusement park ride that I could get off whenever I wanted.

The way the evening breeze plays with a candle flame.
I was playful and carefree, not fully grasping the fragility of life and how easily things can change.

The thousand dreams I dreamed, the splendid things I planned
I had lofty ambitions and envisioned a future filled with many accomplishments.

I always built to last on weak and shifting sands
Unfortunately, I wasn't practical in my planning, and I based my aspirations on unreliable foundations.

I lived by night, declined the naked light of day
I preferred the excitement of the night and didn't want to face the harsh reality of the day.

And only now I see the years that ran away
I regret not taking advantage of the many opportunities that passed me by.

So many crazy songs were waiting to be sung
In my youth, I had many wild experiences and adventures ahead of me, and I was eager to explore them all.

So many crazy times that lay in store for me
There were so many unpredictable moments and experiences waiting for me, and I was excited to embrace them all.

And so much pain inside, my heart refused to see
Despite my happy-go-lucky attitude, I was carrying around a lot of emotional pain that I refused to acknowledge.

I ran so fast that time and youth at last ran out
I was always in a hurry, trying to cram as much activity and excitement into my life before it was too late.

I never stopped to think what life was all about
Unfortunately, in my rush to experience all that life had to offer, I never took the time to reflect on the true meaning and purpose of life.

And every conversation that I can now recall
Looking back, I realize that most of my conversations were superficial and centered around myself.

Had all to do with me, and nothing else at all
I was self-centered and didn't take the time to truly engage with others or listen to their needs.

Yesterday the moon was blue
There were times in my youth when everything seemed magical and impossible things could happen.

And every crazy day brought something new to do
My youthful days were filled with adventure and excitement, and I was constantly discovering new things to do.

I used my magic age as if it were a wand
I believed that my youth and vitality made me invincible and that I could accomplish anything I wanted.

And never saw the waste and emptiness beyond
Unfortunately, I was blinded by my own ego and didn't see the emptiness and futility of my actions until it was too late.

The games of love I played with arrogance and pride
I engaged in romantic relationships with a sense of entitlement and superiority, believing that I could control and manipulate those around me.

And every flame I lit, so quickly quickly died
Unfortunately, my relationships were often shallow and fleeting, and they never lasted long.

The friends I made all seemed somehow to drift away
Despite my many adventures and experiences, I had trouble connecting with people on a deeper level, and my friendships were often short-lived.

And only I am left on stage to end the play
Now that I am older and wiser, I am the only one left to reflect on my past mistakes and learn from them.