You don't know what you've put me through
It's okay, I've forgiven you
But in some way
Hope it fucks with you
Hope it fucks with you

That I'm okay and I've made it through
But who's to say what you're going through
I'll say no names, though I've wanted to
Isn't it strange how it seems like

Yesterday
A boy and already afraid
Locked deep inside
My place to hide
To hide from how you made me feel
And I wonder
How's your brother
Did he end up fucked up like me?
Lost in himself
Crying for help
It's safe to say

I learned to live without pride
Just a shell, with me stuck on the inside
A prison, not a place to hide
Not a place to hide

That I'm okay and I've made it through
But who's to say what you gonna do
I'll say no names, though I've wanted to
Isn't it strange how it seems like

Yesterday
A boy and already afraid
Locked deep inside
My place to hide
To hide from how you made me feel
And I wonder
How's your brother
Did he end up fucked up like me?
Lost in himself
Crying for help
It's safe to say

Yesterday
A boy and already afraid
Locked deep inside
My place to hide
To hide from how you made me feel
And I wonder
How's your brother
Did he finally pull through like me?
Finding himself
Not needing help
I'd like to say


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Yesterday Lyrics as written by John April Aarron Lewis

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    He's forgiven people, but in a sense also hopes karma comes back and messes with 'em. He also talks about how he was tormented and picked on when he was young.

    I also think this song is also for us, his fans, he's wondering how we're making out and doing in our lives if we've been following him along the way, he's found help in his life though music and his personal expressions, and hopes that we are finding therapy in his music; a thank you song to his fans!

    My personal note to Staind - Thanks, Aaron ... for being there for me, when others' didn't understand and care, you've helped me realize life is worth living no matter what curveballs life throws at us, if you survived though your ordeals then I certainly can.

    saroknighton June 18, 2003   Link

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