This is my favorite song from Atmosphere’s “When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold,” which will be reviewed soon. Yesterday is a dope lyrical track dedicated to Slug’s dad. Click below to listen:

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And follow along with the lyrics after the break …

Verse 1:
I thought I saw you yesterday/
But I didn’t stop ‘cause you was walking the opposite way/
I guess I coulda shouted out your name/
But even if it was you, I don’t know what I would say/
We could sit and reminisce about the old school/
Maybe share a cigarette because we both fools/
Chop it up and compare perspectives/
Life, love, stress and setbacks/
Yes, see you could tell me how hard you had it/
And you could show me all the scars to back it/
And we can analyze each complaint/
Break it down and explain these mistakes I’ve made/
I like to tangle up strings of the puppetry/
But you knew me back when I was a younger me/
You’ve seen Sean in all types of light/
And I’ve been meaning to ask you if I’m doing alright/

[Chorus]
Yesterday – was that you?/
Looked just like you/
Strange things my imagination might do/
Take a breath reflect on what we’ve been through/
Or am I just going crazy ‘cause I miss you?/

Verse 2:
I’m shook, I know I pushed when I shoulda pulled/
Took it all back if I could, I put that on my soul/
And I would make a top notch good listener/
If you could block off a little time out to give it here/
Since we went our separate paths/
I hit a couple of snags that remind me of the past/
I can’t front, I’m having a blast/
But damned if I ain’t afraid of how long it’s gonna last/
Sitting here wishing we could kick it/
Give me your opinions, I do miss the criticisms/
I didn’t mean to be distant – make a visit/
I’ll wait up and keep the coffee brewing in the kitchen/
But who am I joking with?/
There’s no way that you and I will ever get to reopen it/
It doesn’t matter, this is more than love/
And maybe if I’m lucky get to see you out the corner of …/

[Chorus]
Yesterday – was that you?/
Looked just like you/
Strange things my imagination might do/
Take a breath reflect on what we’ve been through/
Or am I just going crazy ‘cause I miss you?/

Verse 3:
And when you left I didn’t see it coming/
I guess I slept, it ain’t like you was running/
You crept out the front door slow/
And I was so self absorbed I didn’t even know/
And by the time I looked up, it was booked up/
Put it all behind you – the bad and the good stuff/
A whole house full of dreams and steps/
I think you’d be impressed with the pieces I kept/
You disappeared but the history is still here/
That’s why I try not to cry over spilled beer/
I can’t even get mad that you’re gone/
Leaving me was probably the best thing you ever taught me/
I’m sorry – it’s official/
I was a fistful I didn’t keep it simple/
Chip on my shoulder, anger in my veins/
Had so much hatred now it brings me shame/
Never thought about the world without you/
And I promise that I’ll never say another bad word about you/
I thought I saw you yesterday/
But I knew it wasn’t you ‘cause you passed away … dad/

[Chorus]
Looked just like you/
Strange things my imagination might do/
Take a breath reflect on what we’ve been through/
Or am I just going crazy ’cause I miss you?/