Behind the Meaning of the Beatles Staple "Yesterday"
It’s hard to pick a definitive Beatles song. The rockers have too many classic tracks to their name, but “Yesterday” is a strong contender for the title. The Paul McCartney penned track sees the singer long to turn back time. Revisit the meaning behind this hit, below.
Behind the Meaning....
Yesterday
All my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they’re here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Like much of McCartney’s catalog, “Yesterday” is concerned with romantic relationships–or the lack thereof. He finds himself reeling from heartbreak, wishing he could turn back the clock and erase the breakup.
Suddenly
I’m not half the man I used to be
There’s a shadow hanging over me
Oh, yesterday came suddenly
Source: Alex Hopper/americansongwriter.com
