Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
Stevie Wonder · Other Songs - Stevie Wonder
What happened to the world we knew
When we would dream and scheme
And while the time away
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
Where did it go that yester glow
When we could feel
The wheel of life turn our way
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
I had a dream so did you
Life was warm and love was true
Two kids who followed all the rules
Yester-fools and now
Now it seems those yester-dreams
Were just a cruel
And foolish game we used to play
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
When I recall what we had
I feel lost I feel sad with nothing
but the memory of yester love
and now it seems those yester dreams
Were just a cruel
And foolish game we had to play
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
Sing with me
Yester-me yester-you yesterday
One more time...
Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
Stevie Wonder's "Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday" stands as a masterful example of his late-career synthesis of R&B, soul, and jazz. Recorded during the early 1980s, the track showcases his signature ability to blend intricate harmonies with a warm, organic rhythm section. The song reflects a period where Wonder moved away from the polished production of his earlier hits toward a more intimate, acoustic-driven approach, emphasizing lyrical depth and melodic complexity. It captures the essence of his enduring influence on the genre, demonstrating how he could seamlessly integrate personal reflection with universal themes of memory and connection. This recording remains a testament to his versatility and his status as a pivotal figure in modern American music.