Yesterday's songs
Neil Diamond · Stages - Performances - 1970-2002 [2003]
Don't stay around long
Not much anymore
Yesterday's words
Don't make themselves heard
Like they did before
Baby, yesterday's blues
May be yesterday's news
But the truth always stays the same
And the good things will never change
Like sayin' 'I love you'
Sayin' 'I love you'
Yesterday's songs
Don't seem to belong
They're here and they're gone
Yesterday's moves
Don't stay in the grooves
They keep moving on
Maybe yesterday's rhyme
Was for yesterday's time
And the future's not ours to see
But there's some things that always will be
Like sayin' 'I love you'
Sayin' 'I love you'
Yesterday's Songs
Neil Diamond's "Yesterday's Songs" appears on his 2003 compilation, Stages - Performances - 1970-2002, capturing the breadth of his career through live renditions. The track exemplifies Diamond's signature style, blending pop sensibilities with folk storytelling and soulful vocal delivery. As part of his extensive discography, the recording highlights his ability to reinterpret classic material while maintaining his distinct artistic voice. Released decades after its initial performance, the song remains a testament to his enduring influence on American pop music and his mastery of the live stage. It serves as a reminder of his prolific output and the emotional depth he brought to his performances across various eras.