Yesterday – The Beatles

Yesterday,
All my troubles seemed so far away,
Now it looks as though they’re here to stay,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Suddenly,
I’m not half the man I used to be,
There’s a shadow hanging over me,
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.

Why she
Had to go I don’t know, she wouldn’t say.
I said,
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away,
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Why she
Had to go I don’t know, she wouldn’t say.
I said,
Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday,
Love was such an easy game to play,
Now I need a place to hide away
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm-mm

1. What is the song about? The song is about a failed romance, in which the singer
reflects on his past happiness and the student loss of a romantic relationship. The
lyrics describe the transition from a melancholy "today" to a nostalgic "yesterday",
showing how quickly joy can turn to sorrow.

2. What is the moral value of the song? The moral value of the song is to appreciate and
cherish the present moment, and not to take anything for granted. The song also
shows the power of music to express emotions and cope with difficulties.

3. What is the aim for the writer wrote the song? The aim for the writer wrote the song
is not very clear, as Paul McCartney claimed he had written the melody in a dream
and was unsure of its origin. He said he was worried that he had subconsciously
plagiarised another song. However, some possible interpretations are that he wrote
the song to express his personal feelings of regret or sadness, or to create a universal
and timeless song that resonates with many people.