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Yesterday
Kritickill Lyrics
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And pin you to the wall
Who the hell are they to say
What's right or wrong in the world today
I've got a half of mind to get up
And smack the next one who tries
To put their weight on me
And I know there's a better way
Then how I am living today
I broke away the chains that binded me
And I thought of you along me way down
And I'll never be that way again
You see cause I learned my lesson
Well enough yesterday
I spent a lot of time when I was young
Waiting on someone who never really knew me
For who I was or who I could be.
And as the days they turn
The more I see
The more I learn
Forget about the time that's burned
But don't forget the lessons learned
What did your hatred bring
Nothing but terrible things
The lyrics of Kritickill's "Yesterday" express the frustration of feeling held back and pressured by society's expectations. The first stanza questions the authority of those who try to dictate what's considered right or wrong in the world today. The singer is fed up with being weighed down, pinned to the wall, and pressured into things that don't align with their own beliefs. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, implying that there is a better way to live than how they are currently living.
The second stanza reflects on past experiences of waiting for someone who never understood or accepted the singer for who they truly were. As time passes, the singer continues to learn and grow, but acknowledges the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes. The final line of the song suggests that hatred brings nothing but terrible things.
Overall, the message of the song is to not let others define us or hold us back from living the life we want. It encourages self-reflection, learning from mistakes, and moving forward towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many people to hold you back
There are too many people who want to hold you back in life
And pin you to the wall
These people want to restrict your abilities and options in life
Who the hell are they to say
These people have no right to dictate what is right or wrong in the world
What's right or wrong in the world today
The world is a complicated place, and it's difficult to determine what is truly right or wrong
I've got a half of mind to get up
I am considering standing up to these people who want to hold me back
And smack the next one who tries
I may even resort to violence to defend myself
To put their weight on me
These people are trying to pressure me into doing things I don't want to do
And pressure me into things I don't buy
I am being bullied or coerced into making choices that don't feel right to me
And I know there's a better way
I believe there is a better way to live my life without being held back by others
Then how I am living today
I am not satisfied with my current situation
I broke away the chains that binded me
I was able to break free from the restrictions that were holding me back
And I thought of you along me way down
As I was breaking free, I was thinking of someone who helped me along the way
And I'll never be that way again
I will never allow myself to be restricted in that way again
You see cause I learned my lesson
I learned an important lesson from that experience
Well enough yesterday
I learned the lesson thoroughly and won't forget it anytime soon
I spent a lot of time when I was young
When I was younger, I wasted a lot of time
Waiting on someone who never really knew me
I was waiting for someone to understand me, but they never did
For who I was or who I could be.
They didn't appreciate me for who I was or see my potential
And as the days they turn
As time passes
The more I see
I gain more experience
The more I learn
And with that experience, I learn more
Forget about the time that's burned
I need to let go of the time I've wasted in the past
But don't forget the lessons learned
But I should remember the valuable lessons I've learned from those experiences
What did your hatred bring
Hateful actions bring nothing but negativity and harm
Nothing but terrible things
Hatred only leads to terrible consequences
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shane London
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