Yesterday Don't Mean Shit
Pantera · Reinventing The Steel [2000]
It's either there when you're born or not
Gifted with talent are no big deal
Welcome to the death of a century...
Cause yesterday don't mean shit
What's over is over and nothing between
Yesterday don't mean shit
Because tomorrow's the day you have to face
There's no rewinding time
Yesterday don't mean shit
Yesterday don't mean shit
Reliving old reviews is a useless tool of confusion
Don't hold your breath for the turn-around
Come into the world of endless odds...
Cause yesterday don't mean shit
What's over is over and nothing between
Yesterday don't mean shit
Because tomorrow's the day you have to face
There's no rewinding time
Yesterday don't mean shit
Yesterday don't mean shit
They'll tell you about guilt
And in time you'll face the darkness...
But darkness is a friend to you
Embrace and fly through the madness
Flying past God and wars and conflict
Oppressor in you (x2)
Plowing through minds and paranoia
Oppressor in you
The oppressor's in you
Cause yesterday don't mean shit
What's over is over and nothing between
Yesterday don't mean shit
Because tomorrow's the day you have to face
There's no rewinding time
Yesterday don't mean shit
Yesterday don't mean shit
Yesterday don't mean jack shit...
To protect you and I'll keep to myself
It can only be that way - yeah!
Yesterday Don't Mean Shit
Released on the 2000 album Reinventing The Steel, Yesterday Don't Mean Shit stands as a defining track from Pantera's later heavy metal era. The song captures the band's signature blend of aggressive groove and melodic intensity, showcasing the powerful dynamic between vocalist Phil Anselmo and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. As part of a discography that revolutionized modern metal, this recording reflects the group's commitment to maintaining their distinct sonic identity even as the new millennium approached. The track exemplifies the raw energy and thematic resilience that characterized Pantera's final studio efforts, cementing their legacy within the genre. It remains a testament to the band's ability to craft anthemic rock music that resonated deeply with fans during a pivotal time in their career.