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Since Yesterday
1984 single by Strawberry Switchblade
"Since Yesterday" is a song performed by Scottish synth-pop duo Strawberry Switchblade, the lead single from their self-titled album.
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It became their only major hit.
Background and composition
"Since Yesterday" (primarily written by Rose McDowall) was written during the early days of the band.
The song was initially called "Dance" and was debuted at their live shows in 1981–82.
The only recording of "Dance" that survives is of a David Jensen BBC session the band did in October 1982, when they were still unsigned.[1][2]
While the musical structure stayed the same, the lyrics and vocal melody were extensively rewritten by McDowall when the duo recorded their debut album, and was eventually retitled "Since Yesterday".[3]
In 2015, McDowall revealed that the song is about nuclear war.[4] Other interpretations included a theme of suicide.[5]
The track's opening fanfare c