Paul McCartney Reflects on Regrettable 'Yesterday' Lyric About His Mother
The Beatles legend shares the poignant backstory of a famous line from 'Yesterday,' revealing it was inspired by a childhood embarrassment involving his late mother.
- Paul McCartney opens up about the inspiration behind the 'Yesterday' lyric, 'I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday,' attributing it to a regretful moment with his mother.
- The iconic song, released in 1965, has been covered over 2,200 times, making it one of the most performed pieces of music.
- McCartney's mother, Mary, died from breast-cancer complications in 1956, when he was just 14, leaving a lasting impact on him.
- The Beatles star wishes he could take back the moment that inspired the lyric, expressing a deep-seated regret.
- In related Beatles news, Sony Pictures Entertainment plans to release a series of four biopics on the band, with each film told from a member's perspective, expected in 2027.
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