Yesterday Went Too Soon

Feeder

About Yesterday Went Too Soon

"Yesterday Went Too Soon", is a single from UK rock band Feeder, released near the end of summer 1999. It was the third single from the album of the same name. It was their first single to reach the UK top 20. When MTV 2 came to the UK after the launch of digital television in 2000, the promo video was in heavy rotation. On the MC (cassette) format of the single, the track "Oxidize", was made available on CD for the first time in 2004 via the b-sides album Picture of Perfect Youth. The track gained a lot of critical success, and was named Melody Maker's "Single Of The Week". The song was about a relationship ending, and the person waiting for his partner to come back to him. 


Year:
1999
4:20
65 
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Sitting in today
Watching traffic buzzing by
And faces closing in
A victim of regret
It glitters and it fades away
Like silver turning grey
Washed it all away
Waiting for this dream to end
Before it sucks me in

I'm climbing high
Up above the streets and rows of neon lights
I'm holding out my hand but I'm alone

Wish I could show you
Wish you could see through my eyes
Tomorrow shines through
But I'm missing yesterday

Crashing on the ground
The silence seems to suffocate
And bury me again
Waiting for a taste
Of happiness to lift me free
And carry me away

I'm climbing high
Up above the streets and rows of neon lights
I know it's just a dream but I'm alive

Wish I could show you
Wish you could see through my eyes
Tomorrow shines through
But I'm missing yesterday
I'm still missing yesterday

I'll wait, I'll wait for you tonight.

Lost another week
Feeling like a leper in
A world of vanity
It's killing me today
Addiction pulls you down, you know
And she's the drug I need

Wish I could show you
Wish you could see through my eyes
Tomorrow shines through
But I'm missing yesterday

Wish I could show you
Wish you could see through my eyes
Tomorrow shines through
But I'm missing yesterday

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Feeder

Feeder are a British alternative rock band based in Newport, Wales. The band was formed in 1994 under the name of "Reel" by the remaining members Grant Nicholas and Jon Lee of electroacoustic group Raindancer, after the departure of guitarist John Canham, although Simon Blight departed in 1994 to make way for Taka Hirose. Feeder's lineup after signing with The Echo Label in 1994 consisted of Grant Nicholas (guitar/vocals), Jon Lee (drums) and Taka Hirose (bass). In January 2002, Jon Lee took his own life in his Miami home before former Skunk Anansie drummer Mark Richardson, began to record and play with the band before being made an official member. In May 2009 he parted company with Feeder to return to a reformed Skunk Anansie. Since Mark's departure, Feeder… more »

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Written by: GRANT NICHOLAS, JON LEE, TAKA HIROSE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Yesterday Went Too Soon" is a song by the British rock band Feeder. It was released as the title track and third single off their second studio album of the same name in 1999.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart. The album itself reached number eight on the UK Albums Chart, signifying the band's breakthrough into mainstream success.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by David Mould, depicts the band performing in a variety of settings, including an abandoned warehouse and a roof.
Song Meaning
According to Grant Nicholas, the band's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, "Yesterday Went Too Soon" is about nostalgia and looking back on past experiences with fondness, but also with a sense of loss and regret.
Live Performances
"Yesterday Went Too Soon" has become a staple of Feeder's live performances and is often extended with a big ending, with the band adding in a drum solo or an audience sing-a-long.
Critical Reception
The song, and the album in general, received largely positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its melodic sensibilities and noted a marked development from the band's earlier, grungier sound.
Influence and Impact
"Yesterday Went Too Soon" marked the turning point in Feeder's career, and many of the band's fans consider it one of their best songs, proving their ability to combine pop melodies with heavier rock elements.
Songwriting and Recording Process
Grant Nicholas wrote "Yesterday Went Too Soon" and many of the other songs on the album during a period of intense introspection following the death of his father.
Sound and Style
The song represents Feeder's move towards a more diversified sound, encompassing a mix of rock, grunge, and pop influences. It features strong melodies combined with powerful, energetic guitar work.
Band Line-Up
At the time of recording "Yesterday Went Too Soon", the band consisted of Grant Nicholas (vocals, guitars), Taka Hirose (bass), and Jon Lee (drums).

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