Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lyrics expressing a desire to return to a time when troubles were distant.
- In plain terms
- I miss the days when I had no problems.
- What can you take from it?
- People often idealize the past to escape present trouble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your version of yesterday?
- Why is escape tempting when things get hard?
Another view
It ignores that the past had its own hidden struggles.
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