Yesterdays
Paul Weston & 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
These lyrics are a nostalgic reflection on the power of music to transport us back to happier times. The singer reminisces about their youth, when they would eagerly listen to the radio, eagerly awaiting the play of their favorite songs. Singing along to these songs brought them joy and made them smile. This sets the stage for an exploration of the emotions and memories that certain songs evoke.
The chorus, marked by the repetition in lines that begin with "every," emphasizes the enduring impact of these songs. The "sha-la-la-la" and "wo-wo-wo" represent the catchy hooks that still shine brightly in the singer's mind. The "shing-a-ling-a-ling" refers to the lively and catchy nature of these songs. They have a timeless quality that remains enjoyable and fine. The nostalgia is heightened as the singer becomes emotionally moved when the songs reach the part about heartbreak, as it connects them to the emotions they felt when they were younger.
As the singer looks back on their life, they note that the past seems so much more vibrant and exciting compared to the present. The good times and happy memories of days gone by, which were accompanied by these songs of love, make today seem rather sad in comparison. The power of these songs lies in their ability to bring back those cherished moments and temporarily alleviate the feelings of sadness and change that come with the passing of time.
The lyrics convey the singer's deep emotional connection to these songs, as they mention memorizing each word and how the old melodies still sound so good. The years fade away as the familiar tunes transport them back to the past, making the present temporarily disappear. All the best memories come flooding back, including ones that can even make them cry, as the music acts as a powerful trigger, bringing back the emotions, experiences, and connections associated with those moments. The phrase "Just like before, it's yesterday once more" encapsulates the essence of the whole song, emphasizing the time-traveling quality of music and its ability to recreate the feelings and experiences of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
During the period of my youth
I'd listened to the radio
I would tune in to the radio and listen attentively
Waitin' for my favorite songs
Anticipating the playing of my most beloved songs
Waiting they played I'd sing along
I would eagerly sing along when the songs were played
It made me smile
It brought about a joyful expression on my face
Those were such happy times
Those moments were incredibly joyous
And not so long ago
And it does not seem like a distant past
How I wondered where they'd gone
I often pondered their disappearance
But they're back again
Yet, they have returned once more
Just like a long lost friend
Similar to the arrival of a dear friend who was thought to be gone forever
All the songs I loved so well
Every song that I cherished deeply
every sha-la-la-la
each and every sha-la-la-la
Every wo-wo-wo
Every single wo-wo-wo
Still shines
Maintains its brilliance
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
Every shing-a-ling-a-ling
That they're starting to sing's
That they are commencing to sing
So fine
Remarkably exquisite
When they get to the part
Upon reaching the section
Where he's breakin' her heart
In which he is causing her heartache
It can really make me cry
It genuinely has the ability to bring tears to my eyes
Just like before
Similar to how it was in the past
It's yesterday once more
It is reminiscing about the past once again
Lookin' back on how it was
Reflecting on how things used to be
In years gone by
In the years that have passed
And the good times that I had
And the enjoyable moments that I experienced
Makes today seem rather sad
Causes today to appear somewhat melancholic
So much has changed
Numerous transformations have occurred
It was songs of love that
It was love-themed songs that
I would sing to then
I would sing to at that time
And I'd memorize each word
And I would commit every word to memory
Those old melodies
Those aged melodies
Still sound so good to me
Still resonate greatly with me
As they melt the years away
As they dissolve the passing years
All my best memories
The entirety of my most treasured recollections
Come back clearly to me
Return vividly to my mind
Some can even make me cry
Certain memories can even elicit tears from me
Just like before
Similar to how it was previously
It's yesterday once more
It is experiencing the revival of the past once again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIM MUNDY, PEGGY WHITE
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