Gestern Lyrics (English Translation) – Macloud

Gestern (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The “Yeah” at the beginning sets a casual and reflective tone, almost like a deep breath before sharing something personal. It feels like the artist is getting ready to open up about what’s been on his mind.

[Part 1]
Here, the artist is feeling lost and down. He looks ahead and doesn’t see much hope—everything feels dull and empty. The phrase about the glass being half empty shows he’s thinking more negatively than positively. He misses the beauty of life, like seeing the sea, and even though he once had dreams, now he feels stuck and unsure of which direction to go. He has things that look good on the outside, like a sports car, but they don’t make him happy, so he just leaves them untouched. Deep inside, he’s drowning in his own sadness, and he feels like nobody really gets how heavy it is. He’s been in this mental fog for a long time and can’t seem to find a way out.

[Hook]
This part shows a shift in mindset. He admits that he was stuck in the past, but now he’s trying to change that. He’s finally building up the courage to do better and move forward. He knows he’s been holding on to old memories or pain for too long, and something inside tells him that things can improve. He’s tired of being afraid and is ready to let go of “yesterday.” Even if it’s hard, he wants to grow and leave the old version of himself behind.

[Post-Hook]
(Yesterday) — This word alone feels like a quick reminder of everything he’s trying to move past. It’s almost like a small whisper from the past trying to pull him back, but it’s just floating there now, losing power.

[Part 2]
In this part, he reflects on his journey. He knows that not everything in life has been perfect, but he’s made it through a lot. Instead of holding on to the past, he wants to express himself through music, using the present moment to create something meaningful. Even though he sometimes drifts off and thinks about the future, he’s learning to focus more on now. He’s not trying to erase the past but also won’t let old regrets weigh him down. Missed chances don’t help anymore, so he’s choosing to accept, forgive, and grow—even forgiving himself. He’s changed as a person, and growing older has made him see things differently.

[Pre-Hook]
He’s thinking about how quickly time has passed and how some years seem like they just disappeared. It’s like life kept moving and he didn’t even notice—time kept ticking without him fully being present.

[me?]
He’s feeling confused or disoriented, like maybe he still feels inexperienced or lost—almost as if he was “just born yesterday” and still figuring life out.

[Hook]
This hook repeats the same powerful message from earlier, but with even more confidence. He’s done letting the past hold him back. He wants to live with more courage, stop overthinking what once was, and stop living in fear. Even though it’s been tough, he’s ready to do better now. He realizes that change is happening inside him, and he no longer wants to give energy to yesterday. He’s letting go so he can finally move forward and become someone stronger.