“Yesterday and Today” was the lead single from the 2006 collaborative album “Murray’s Revenge” by Murs and 9th Wonder. This song reminds us that life is about growth, motivation, and making the most of each day. 9th Wonder delivers his signature soulful production which lays the song's thematic groundwork by splicing a sample of William Bell’s vocals over lush strings to sing, “Yesterday, I…and Today, I…”. Murs delivers his hook around those vocals about overcoming yesterday’s frustrations, and making the most of today. His verses are structured accordingly, by focusing on initial frustrations, past mistakes, and weaknesses. By the last verse, the focus shifts from the past (“yesterday”), to the present. The last verse is about seizing the opportunities presented to us today. We are not defined by our past mistakes or yesterday’s shortcomings. Today is a new day with new opportunities, and we can’t take them for granted.
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