That Was Yesterday
Foreigner
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I thought I knew you well But all this time I could never tell I let you get away Haunts me every night and every day You were the only one The only friend I counted on How could I watch you walk away I'd give anything to have you here today But now I stand alone with my pride And dream that you're still by my side But that was yesterday I had the world in my hands But it's not the end of my world Just a slight change of plans That was yesterday But today life goes on No more hiding in yesterday 'Cause yesterday's gone, oh Love, my love I gave it all Thought I saw the light, when I heard you call Life that we both could share Has deserted me, left me in despair But now I stand alone with my pride Fighting back the tears I never let myself cry But that was yesterday Love was torn from my hands But it's not the end of my world Just a little hard to understand That was yesterday But today life goes on You won't find me in yesterday's world Now yesterday's gone Goodbye yesterday Now it's over and done Still I hope somewhere deep in your heart Yesterday will live on, oh
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Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICHAEL LESLIE JONES
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10 facts about this song
Band Details"That Was Yesterday" is a song performed by the British-American rock band Foreigner. Composed of six members coming from both England and the US, the band was formed in 1976.
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Release InformationThe song "That Was Yesterday" was released in the year 1985.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the band's 1984 album "Agent Provocateur". This was the band's fifth studio album which managed to make a mark worldwide.
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Chart Recognition"That Was Yesterday" reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. On the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, it reached No. 1 position, giving the band its first number-one hit on a Billboard chart.
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Band Member CompositionAmong the band members, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm wrote the song. These two have been key members of the band, contributing to many of Foreigner's greatest hits.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by David Fincher, who later achieved fame as a director of feature films such as "Fight Club" and "The Social Network".
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Song Style"That Was Yesterday" is often described as having a powerful Classic Rock feel, with memorable synth riffs and choruses. The contrast of soft verses and loud choruses is a staple of Foreigner's music style.
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LegacyThe song remains one of Foreigner's most recognized and continues to be a popular song on classic rock radio stations even today.
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Backing VocalsThe distinctive backing vocals in "That Was Yesterday" were provided by Mark Rivera, Mark Brezezicki, and Steve Lillywhite.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, "That Was Yesterday" often serves as an audience favorite, with spirited crowd participation during the rousing choruses.
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