Yesterday (The Beatles)

“Yesterday” by The Beatles is a poignant reflection on the pain of lost love and the lingering memories that haunt the narrator.

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The song’s lyrics, written by Paul McCartney, convey a deep sense of melancholy and longing.

The opening line, “Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away,” sets the tone by juxtaposing past happiness with present sorrow.

The repeated phrase “Why she had to go, I don’t know, she wouldn’t say” underscores the narrator’s confusion and helplessness in the face of a sudden and inexplicable breakup.

The imagery of “I’m not half the man I used to be” suggests a profound sense of loss and diminished self-worth.

The song’s simplicity and emotional directness, combined with its universal theme of heartbreak, have made it a timeless classic, resonating with listeners across generations.

The use of nostalgia as a coping mechanism is evident in the line “I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday,” where the past is idealized as a refuge from the present pain.