Yesterdays
one tree hill vol.4 Lyrics


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Yesterday's dreams today are sorrow
Just like your love, girl, fading away
Yesterday's love won't last 'till tomorrow
I know you're leaving, but what can I say?
Oh (oh) wish that I could find a way
To make you stay I've got to prove to you
That I love you, I need you, oh how I need you
Don't go (don't go) don't go (don't go)
If you go, don't you know
You're gonna leave me with

Yesterday's dreams though gone behind us
They're lonely reminders of plans that we made
Yesterday's plans today gone forever
But they're locked here inside me they never will fade
Although (although) you may go, time will show me
Dreamin' still, I always will
'Cause I love you, I need you, oh how I need you
Don't you go (don't go) don't you leave me, baby (don't go)
Baby don't you leave me (don't go) please don't leave me
(Don't go) here with yesterday's dreams

Although (although) you may go, time will show me
Dreamin' still, I always will




Yesterday's dreams are a small pile of ashes
With one burning hope that hangs on

Overall Meaning

The song "Yesterdays" by Chad Fischer, featured on the One Tree Hill vol.4 soundtrack, is a touching ballad about the pain of lost love. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship fading away, leaving behind shattered dreams and broken promises. The sadness is palpable in the words "Yesterday's dreams today are sorrow, just like your love, girl, fading away". The singer laments the fact that his love has left him but also expresses that there is nothing he can do to change her mind. The line "I know you're leaving, but what can I say?" conveys a sense of resignation and helplessness, underscoring the depth of emotion conveyed in the song.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the memories of their past together, knowing that these are now "lonely reminders of plans that we made". However, he still holds hope for the future, declaring that "Dreamin' still, I always will". The singer's heartfelt plea for his love to stay, coupled with the haunting melody, strikes a deep chord with listeners, making this song a standout on the One Tree Hill soundtrack.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday's dreams today are sorrow
The dreams of the past now bring sadness


Just like your love, girl, fading away
Like your love, these dreams too are disappearing


Yesterday's love won't last 'till tomorrow
Our love from the past won't continue into the future


I know you're leaving, but what can I say?
I understand you're leaving, but I'm at a loss for words


Oh (oh) wish that I could find a way
I really wish I could figure out a solution


To make you stay I've got to prove to you
I need to convince you to stay with me


That I love you, I need you, oh how I need you
I truly love and need you


Don't go (don't go) don't go (don't go)
Please don't leave me


If you go, don't you know
If you leave, you'll be leaving me with


You're gonna leave me with yesterday's dreams though gone behind us
You'll leave me with the memories of our past dreams


They're lonely reminders of plans that we made
These memories serve as sad reminders of plans we had together


Yesterday's plans today gone forever
Our plans from the past are now gone forever


But they're locked here inside me They never will fade
Despite this, these memories will always be with me


Although (although) you may go, time will show me
Even if you leave, time will tell what the future holds


Dreamin' still, I always will
Regardless, I'll still hold onto hope and dreams


'Cause I love you, I need you, oh how I need you
Because I really love and need you


Don't you go (don't go) don't you leave me, baby (don't go)
Please don't go, my love


Baby don't you leave me (don't go) please don't leave me
Please don't leave me all alone


(Don't go) here with yesterday's dreams
Don't leave me to live only with memories of the past


Although (although) you may go, time will show me
Even if you leave, time will reveal what's to come


Dreamin' still, I always will
I'll always have hope and dreams


Yesterday's dreams are a small pile of ashes
The dreams from the past are now just dust


With one burning hope that hangs on
But there's still one burning hope that remains




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IVY JO HUNTER, JACK GOGA, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER, VERNON BULLOCK

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