Yesterday's Papers
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants yesterdays girl
Who wants yesterdays papers
Nobody in the world

After this time I finally learned
After the pain and hurt
After all this what have I achieved
I've realized it's time to leave

Cause
Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants yesterdays girl
Who wants yesterdays papers
Nobody in the world

Living a life of constant change
Every day means the turn of a page
Yesterdays papers are such bad news
Same thing applies to me and you

Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants yesterdays girl
Who wants yesterdays papers
Nobody in the world

Seems very hard to have just one girl
When there's a million in the world
All of these people just can't wait
To fall right into their big mistake

Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants yesterdays girl




Who wants yesterdays papers
Nobody in the world

Overall Meaning

The Rolling Stones' "Yesterday's Papers" is a reflective song by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, released in 1967. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a man who has finally learned from his past and decided to move on. He understands that life is about change and that yesterday's news can never be tomorrow's headlines. He reflects on his pain and suffering and concludes that he has accomplished nothing, therefore, it is time to leave.


The song's message is clear - no one wants to dwell on their past. There is a clear desire to move forward, to look for new opportunities, and to leave the past behind. The chorus repeats the idea of "yesterday's papers," highlighting the obsession with old news and outdated ideas.


The lines, "Seems very hard to have just one girl/ When there's a million in the world/ All of these people just can't wait/ To fall right into their big mistake" suggest the temptation of infidelity and the idea that many people are willing to make the same mistakes over and over again.


Overall, "Yesterday's Papers" is a song about learning from past mistakes and moving on, refusing to dwell on old news and outdated ideas. It emphasizes the importance of embracing change and leaving the past behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants to dwell on the past and old news?


Who wants yesterdays girl
Who wants to cling onto an old relationship or an ex?


Who wants yesterdays papers
Who wants to focus on the negative and outdated events?


Nobody in the world
No one wants to hold onto the past forever, we all need to move on eventually.


After this time I finally learned
After experiencing some struggle and hardship, I have gained insight and understanding.


After the pain and hurt
After the negative and difficult experiences.


After all this what have I achieved
Despite going through a tough time, what have I accomplished?


I've realized it's time to leave
I've come to the realization that it's time to move on and leave the past behind.


Cause
Because of these realizations and experiences...


Living a life of constant change
Living in a world where everything is always evolving and changing.


Every day means the turn of a page
Every day brings new opportunities and experiences, like turning a page in a book.


Yesterday's papers are such bad news
Focusing on the negative events of the past can bring us down and make us feel worse.


Same thing applies to me and you
This is true for both me and whoever I'm speaking to.


Seems very hard to have just one girl
It can be difficult to stay committed to just one partner.


When there's a million in the world
When there are so many potential partners out there.


All of these people just can't wait
So many people are eager and impatient to jump into relationships.


To fall right into their big mistake
And end up making a big mistake or regretting their actions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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"it seems very hard to have just one girl
Where there's a million in the world"

Mick Jagger facts

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May 2023, 4:00 am., woke up with this in my head. Strange that. But then, I bought the album in 1967 and memorized it. Geez, hope I'm not dying today.

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