The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.
I Loved You Yesterday
Lyle Lovett Lyrics
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What you see in him
He looks just like
All of the others did
And can you tell me
If it will ever end
Can you tell me
Or do you know
I could tell you
What I saw in you
And I could tell you
Why I still see it too
And I could tell you
If you would just let me through
I could tell you
Because I know
I loved you yesterday
And I love you just the same
And none of the things you do
Could tear us apart
I loved you yesterday
And I love you just the same
When I gave myself to you
You took only my heart
Can you tell me
What he says to you
Does he tell you
The same things I used to
But can he tell you
The way you want him to
Can you tell me
Or do you know
I loved you yesterday
And I love you just the same
And none of the things you do
Could tear us apart
I loved you yesterday
And I love you just the same
When I gave myself to you
You took only my heart
Yo te quise ayer
Y yo te quiero the same
And none of things you do
Could tear us apart
Yo te quise ayer
Y yo te quiero the same
When I gave myself to you
You took only my heart
The lyrics to Lyle Lovett's "I Loved You Yesterday" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, it's a song about love, heartbreak, and the fear of losing someone you care about. The singer in the song is clearly still in love with the person he's singing about, despite the fact that she's moved on to someone else. He wants to know what she sees in her new lover, and if their relationship will ever end, but ultimately realizes that he'll never truly understand her feelings. He can only speak for himself and express his own feelings.
In the second verse, the singer shares his own experience of love, and what he saw in the person he's singing to. He's clearly still holding on to the past and has hope that they can make things work again. He asks if he can tell her how he feels, but it's unclear if he actually gets the opportunity to do so. The chorus repeats the message that he still loves her, regardless of what she's done, and that nothing can change his feelings.
The inclusion of Spanish lyrics in the final chorus adds a layer of depth and emotion to the song. It's a nod to Lovett's Texan roots and the influence that Hispanic culture has had on the state. It's also a poignant reminder that love is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me
Can you provide me with information or insight
What you see in him
What qualities or traits do you find appealing in him
He looks just like
He appears to be similar in appearance to previous individuals you've shown an interest in
All of the others did
There have been past instances where individuals you've shown an interest in have had a similar appearance
And can you tell me
Can you inform me
If it will ever end
If there will be a conclusion or stopping point
Or do you know
Do you possess the knowledge to inform me
I could tell you
I have the ability to relay information to you
What I saw in you
The qualities or traits that I found appealing in you
And I could tell you
I have the ability to provide insight or explanation
Why I still see it too
The reasons for my continued attraction to you
And I could tell you
I have the ability to relay information
If you would just let me through
If you would allow me to communicate with you without resistance or barriers
I loved you yesterday
I had a strong affection for you in the past
And I love you just the same
My love for you has not diminished
And none of the things you do
Your actions are not sufficient to cause a separation or division between us
Could tear us apart
We are firmly united and cannot be separated
When I gave myself to you
I became fully invested in our relationship
You took only my heart
You possess my heart and emotions
Can you tell me
Can you provide me with information
What he says to you
What communication have you had with this individual
Does he tell you
What statements or remarks has he made to you
The same things I used to
Are the words or messages he is conveying to you similar to what I previously communicated
But can he tell you
Does he possess the ability to communicate in the way that you desire
The way you want him to
Are his communication methods in line with what you desire
Yo te quise ayer
I loved you yesterday (Spanish)
Y yo te quiero the same
And I love you just the same (Spanish)
And none of things you do
Your actions are insufficient to cause a separation or division between us
Could tear us apart
We are firmly united and cannot be separated
Yo te quise ayer
I loved you yesterday (Spanish)
Y yo te quiero the same
And I love you just the same (Spanish)
When I gave myself to you
I became fully invested in our relationship
You took only my heart
You possess my heart and emotions
Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT
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