Yesterday' The SONG 'YESTERDAY' was written by Paul McCartney and released in 1965 as part of the Beatles' album Help!. It is one of the most covered songs in history, with over 2, 200 versions recorded by various artists. The SONG is about a man who wakes up to find that his love has gone away and he is left alone to reflect on the past. The lyrics are melancholic and reflective, and the SONG has become an iconic classic.