Yesterdays
Polonia Records Volume 1-3 Lyrics


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When I saw you again
I knew I wanted you
But I had to hide it
I had to hide it
Cause I have grown strong
without you around
I've just got to fight it
I don't wanna go back there

The love of yesterday

Don't wanna fall into your arms again
Don't wanna give you everything I have
And see you walk away
Don't wanna fall into your arms again
Don't wanna be reminded of the pain
And the love of yesterday

I will not deny
There were good times
But you left me hurting
I was down on the floor
When I look in your face
I remember the lies
And how you fooled me
I'm not that girl any more

The love of yesterday

Don't wanna fall into your arms again
Don't wanna give you everything I have
And see you walk away
Don't wanna fall into your arms again




Don't wanna be reminded of the pain
And the love of yesterday

Overall Meaning

These lyrics tell the story of someone who encounters a past love interest, but struggles with their feelings and the memories associated with that person. The songwriter expresses a conflicting desire to be with the person again, while also recognizing the negative impact they had on their life.


In the first verse, the singer admits to wanting the person when they see them again, but feels the need to hide those feelings. This suggests that the singer has grown stronger and more independent without the person, and they hesitate to go back to a situation that may have been detrimental to their growth. They express the sentiment of having to fight against their desire to reunite.


The chorus emphasizes the fear and resistance towards falling back into this relationship. The singer doesn't want to give their all and risk being hurt again, or to be reminded of the pain they went through in the past. This signifies a reluctance to repeat past mistakes and to protect oneself from potential heartbreak.


In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that there were good times in the past with this person, but highlights the hurt they experienced when the relationship ended. They recall being deceived and how it left them feeling emotionally wounded. The lyrics imply that the singer has learned from this experience and has grown stronger, no longer willing to be fooled or manipulated like before.


The chorus is repeated again to reinforce the desire to avoid falling into the same patterns and reliving the pain. It portrays a sense of self-preservation and prioritizing personal growth over rekindling a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey a strong resolve to move forward and learn from past mistakes, showing a clear determination to protect oneself from repeating the "love of yesterday."


Line by Line Meaning

When I saw you again
Upon encountering you once more


I knew I wanted you
I immediately realized my desire for you


But I had to hide it
Yet, I had to conceal this sentiment


I had to hide it
Necessitating the concealment of my inclinations


Cause I have grown strong
For I have built resilience


without you around
In the absence of your presence


I've just got to fight it
I must relentlessly combat it


I don't wanna go back there
I vehemently reject revisiting that past


The love of yesterday
The affection experienced in the past


Don't wanna fall into your arms again
I refuse to once again surrender myself to your embrace


Don't wanna give you everything I have
I am unwilling to bestow my utmost on you


And see you walk away
Only to witness your subsequent departure


Don't wanna be reminded of the pain
I do not desire to have reminders of the anguish


And the love of yesterday
And the affection experienced in the past


I will not deny
I shall not refute


There were good times
Moments of happiness did transpire


But you left me hurting
Yet your departure caused me immense pain


I was down on the floor
I found myself in a state of defeat


When I look in your face
As I gaze upon your countenance


I remember the lies
Recalling the untruths you presented


And how you fooled me
And how you deceived me


I'm not that girl any more
I have outgrown that previous version of myself




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