Yesterday's Song
Hunter Hayes
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Oh, I used to sing it And I used to crank it with the windows down I used to love it Oh, but I'm over it, I'm over it now I used to leave it playin' on repeat I spun the record 'til it turned on me The DJ knows exactly what I need I need an out with the old, in with the new beat You were the rooftop on the top of my lungs Blowin' the speakers in the back of my truck And you had your chance, yeah, but I'm movin' on And now it's just yesterday's song, yesterday's song The soundtrack, every night in my bed You were the woo-ooh gettin' stuck in my head Now you're just a nickel when the feeling is gone Baby, now you're just yesterday's song, yesterday's song We had a moment There's no more magic in the melody It's lost and you know it It's just the sound of what we used to be Yeah, I used to leave it playin' on repeat I spun the record 'til it turned on me The DJ knows exactly what I need A little dancin' could be good for me You were the rooftop at the top of my lungs Blowin' the speakers in the back of my truck And you had your chance, yeah, but I'm movin' on And now it's just yesterday's song, yesterday's song The soundtrack, every night in my bed You were the woo-ooh gettin' stuck in my head Now you're just a nickel when the feeling is gone Baby, now you're just yesterday's song, yesterday's song (Oh, Yesterday's song) I got a whole new "hey" (hey) I got a brand new "wooh" (hey) I got new moves and old news I got a new song I wanna sing to you I'm gonna get by, I'm gonna get through without you You used to be the rooftop at the top of my lungs Blowin' the speakers in the back of my truck Yeah, you had your chance, yeah, but I'm movin' on Now you're just yesterday's song, you're yesterday's song The soundtrack, every night in my bed You were the woo-ooh gettin' stuck in my head Now yeah, I still let go when the feeling is gone Baby, now you're just yesterday's song, yesterday's song Yesterday's song Oh, the feeling is gone, if the feeling is gone Yeah, goodbye, goodbye baby Yesterday's song
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Written by: BARRY GEORGE DEAN, HUNTER HAYES, MARTIN JOHNSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Song Classification"Yesterday's Song" is a country song performed by American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hunter Hayes.
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Release DateThe song was officially released as a single on September 22, 2016.
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Song CompositionIt was composed by Hunter Hayes himself in collaboration with two other famous songwriters Barry Dean and Martin Johnson.
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InspirationHayes stated in multiple interviews that he wrote the song about moving on to better things after periods of change and turmoil in his life.
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Specific LyricsThe lyrics use the metaphor of a "yesterday's song" to symbolize something or someone from his past that he no longer needs.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was released on YouTube on February 16, 2017. It was directed by Ryan Hamblin.
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InfluenceThe song shows significantly higher rock influence in comparison to his earlier country-pop work.
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Album InformationOriginally set to be the lead single for Hayes' third studio album, due to poor chart performance and a shift in sound, the album was held back and the song was included in his 2018 album "Wild Blue".
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Chart PerformanceDespite the initial positive reception, "Yesterday's Song" didn't fare well on the chart. It peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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Song's MessageAccording to Hayes, he wanted the song to give people a positive message and encourage listeners to move forward rather than dwell on the past.
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Musical InnovationHayes was praised for his entrance into a more mature sound and for taking a risk with "Yesterday's Song".
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Critical Acclaim"Yesterday's Song" was well-received by music critics. Sounds Like Nashville described it as an "anthemic piece of heartbreak" and praised Hayes' for his elevated music writing.
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Unique AspectsThe song features a techno-synth bridge, which is unusual for a typical country song. However, this element received positive remarks about Hayes' experimentation with new sounds.
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Artist's Evolution"Yesterday's Song" was a pivotal point in Hayes' musical journey, showcasing developing sound and shifting into a different vibe from his usual tracks.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being as successful as his other singles, "Yesterday's Song" has been a regular number in Hayes' live shows, where he often highlights its empowering message.
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