WORDS FROM YESTERDAY [Intro — warm acoustic guitar, soft electric piano, intimate soulful vocal] [Verse 1 — gentle, conversational] The words we heard so long ago Still have a truth we need to know. We hear them first when we are young, Then understand them as we grow. But what became of all those promises? Where did the hope we had before go? Why do the tears keep falling down While those in power play their games? [Pre-Chorus — warm bass enters, light drums build] A little less ego, a little less pain, Fewer walls between us again. We change the century, change the view, But the same old questions follow through. [Chorus — warm melody, relaxed soul groove, guitar answers the vocal] Words from yesterday still matter, Honest words can last a lifetime. Words for grown-ups, words for children, Simple hopes we leave behind. A little less ego, a little less pain, Fewer walls, let in some air. If tomorrow's ever gonna change, The change has got to start right here. [Instrumental — fingerpicked guitar answers the vocal melody, mellow electric guitar fills] [Verse 2 — gentle irony, no anger] You who want to rule the world, Who make the calls while others hurt, Why not buy a ticket to the future And leave us room to breathe some air? From north to south, in every colour, We share the smiles, we share the pain. While some keep talking of a new world, Others live beneath the storm and rain. [Pre-Chorus — more movement in bass and drums] A little less ego, a little less pain, Fewer walls between us again. We change the century, change the view, But the same old questions follow through. [Chorus — fuller harmonies, still relaxed and warm] Words from yesterday still matter, Honest words can last a lifetime. Words for grown-ups, words for children, Simple hopes we leave behind. A little less ego, a little less pain, Fewer walls, let in some air. If tomorrow's ever gonna change, The change has got to start right here. [Verse 3 — stripped back, human and intimate] We just want to sing and dance, To talk, to meet, to have a chance. And if somebody has no food, Pull up a chair and share the room. A little less ego, a little less pain, Fewer walls between us again. Let life mean more than what we own, Let peace be stronger than the sword. [Bridge — soulful lift, expressive guitar responses] Words that reach us, words that stay, Words we carry day by day. Say it simply, say it true, It's what so many people feel too. A thought for John, who sang for peace, Who dreamed that hatred's hold might cease. The words can travel through the years, But someone has to make them real. [Final Chorus — warm backing vocals, organic drums open up] Words from yesterday still matter! Honest words can last a lifetime! Fewer walls between us all! Make a little room for everyone! [Outro — music settles, close vocal and final acoustic guitar phrase] Words from yesterday still matter… It's up to us to keep them alive.
