Lambert released his debut album, 'For Your Entertainment', in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. To date, he is the first American Idol contestant to headline a world-wide tour in support of a debut album. As of January 2011, For Your Entertainment had sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Whataya Want from Me". His single "If I Had You", also from that album, has additionally received major critical and commercial acclaim,
Emboldened by his passionate fan-base, Lambert released his second studio album, 'Trespassing', in the U.S. on May 15th, 2012. Lambert served as an executive producer on the album, which the Better Than I Know Myself Songfacts reports him saying that it takes his fans on "an exciting journey through the past two years" of his life. The American Idol runner-up added, "It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."
In terms of his vocal talents, Adam Lambert has been compared to past glam rock and hard rock legends such as Queen's Freddie Mercury, Sweet's Brian Connolly, and The Who's Roger Daltrey. British rocker Brian May has had this to say about Adam’s voice: "I’m not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists... but Adam’s voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world... no doubt about it. The world of Rock has a bright new star."
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Tracks of my Tears
Adam Lambert Lyrics
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Because I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah
Since you put me down
My smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
The Tracks of My Tears is a song by Adam Lambert, and it begins with describing the singer's outward appearance at social events. People see him as the life of the party, often cracking jokes and laughing convincingly, but deep inside, he is consumed by a feeling of sadness. He wears his heartbreak in his eyes, and it's not difficult to notice the tracks of his tears. The singer laments about his lost love and expresses his need and longing for her in the lyrics. Even when he's seen with another girl, it's only a facade as he still pines for his true love.
In the second half of the song, Lambert admits that he is masquerading as a happy and carefree person, while on the inside, he is slowly losing all hope. His clown persona is just a make-up, as he still can't get over the heartbreak and sadness of the breakup. The tracks of his tears symbolize his pain and heartache, which he keeps hidden from everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I'm the life of the party
People think I am outgoing and fun
Because I tell a joke or two
I make people laugh by telling jokes
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
I may seem happy and carefree on the outside
Deep inside I'm blue
But on the inside I am sad and hurting
So take a good look at my face
If you really pay attention to my expression
You'll see my smile looks out of place
You will notice that my smile doesn't seem genuine
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
If you pay closer attention and really examine my face
The tracks of my tears
You can see the sadness and pain in my eyes
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
If you see me with somebody else after you left me
Seeming like I'm having fun
It may look like I am enjoying myself
Although she may be cute
Even if this new girl is attractive
She's just a substitute
She is only a replacement for you
Because you're the permanent one
Because you are the one I truly want to be with
Outside I'm masquerading
On the outside, I am pretending to be someone I am not
Inside my hope is fading
On the inside, I am losing hope
Just a clown oh yeah
I am putting on a show and acting like a clown
Since you put me down
Since you left me and broke my heart
My smile is my make up
I am using my smile to cover up my pain
I wear since my break up with you
I am using my smile as a mask to hide my true feelings since we broke up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Iricom US Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.
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People say I'm the life of the party
Because I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah
Since you put me down
My smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you
Baby take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Julia Witmer
STILL one of the greatest performances in American Idol history and STILL one of the greatest performers in American Idol History!
Stephanie Zimbalist
FACTS!!!!!!
Alan Sims
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!
Michelle Souders
Yep!!
Linda Newkirk
Loved this boy!!! 💖
Dylan Massey
This and his Mad world performances!!!
Jade Valour
Sometimes the right thing happens, even when it doesn't seem so at first. He should have won, but not winning gave him far more artistic freedom, and look where he is now. A celebrated solo artist - and the front-man of QUEEN! How fabulous is that? Went to their concert in February and had the time of my life - just incredible!
Sara
I will forever be grateful to American idol for introducing Adam to the world. I think he's touched a lot of lives and brought happiness to many people. He still does! Can't imagine how boring my life would be without him.
Janet McCurdy
This is when I became a lifelong fan of Adam! When he gets emotional, there is no better singer! ❤️🎶
Samantha Sandate
2020 and still amazed from this performance!!