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It's now 6:09 am and I haven't slept a wink. What better time to record my latest attempt at songwriting? Actually it's not my latest - I actually wrote this one back in March, but decided I have nothing better to do than to record it on my brand spanking new Macbook (woot) and get reactions from my lovely Indaba peers.

Caution: this song comes with a story, mainly because I have lots of time to waste before everyone else wakes up and the day really gets started. So if you aren't interested in what inspired this stroke of musical brilliance, you can just scroll down for the lyrics!

The story, however, is short.

So I met this guy at an open mic in a big city near my little town and we pretty much hit it off right away. I hung out with him for a few days, then sadly had to return home since I had classes and crap. But I wrote this song the first day I was away from him - our towns are only an hour apart - the whole thing is pretty pathetic. But it was love at first sight and we are still going strong, four months later. This song is obviously a favorite of his, so here's to you, D, and all your awesomeness.

As far as the song goes, nothing too spectacular. Simple melody, simple lyrics, but I know for a fact that there's worse out there...

YESTERDAY (c) Suzi Barnes 2008

I miss you more than I did yesterday

and I love you more than I did yesterday

I would call you on the telephone

but it's already so damn late

but I miss you more than I did yesterday

Yesterday, it may not seem that far away to you

but it's been miles and hours since I watched you look me through

when I said I had to go and you told me to stay

I miss you more than I did yesterday

I want you to look at me like you did yesterday

I want to hold your hand like I did yesterday

and I keep on looking back 

when all I got's today

but I miss you more than I did yesterday

chorus

and it's ok cause I know you feel the same way...

chorus

any feedback would be most welcome.

-suzi