His second album, 'Soul Man', made #19 in the UK in November 2006. He scored a #18 hit single in December 2006 with Michael Underwood and the song, 'December Brings Me Back To You'.
On 1 March 2008, he competed with the uptempo song 'Even If' in the BBC's new selection programme, 'Eurovision - Your Decision'. He was eventually selected to represent the UK in 2008's Eurovision Song Contest. On 24 March, his Eurovision entry came last place with a total of 14 points.
Tracks Of My Tears
Andy Abraham 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
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
In Andy Abraham's song "Tracks Of My Tears," the artist describes the façade he puts on when interacting with people, making them see him as the life of the party by telling jokes and laughing loudly. However, in reality, deep inside, he is sad and blue. His smile looks out of place, and upon closer observation, people can see the tracks of his tears. The artist misses his ex-girlfriend and feels the need for her presence in his life. He confesses that any other girl with whom he may be seen is merely a substitute for his permanent one, the girl he lost. His hope is fading, and he feels like a clown since his break-up. The smile he wears is not genuine; it's just a makeup he puts on to hide his emotions.
The lyrics of "Tracks Of My Tears" deliver a universal message of heartbreak and the lengths people go to hide their pain after losing someone they deeply loved. It's a sad but relatable song that encourages people to be honest with their feelings instead of masquerading behind a facade. By highlighting that the entire world will hide behind the make-up of a smile, the lyrics emphasize the importance of emotional honesty and finding solace within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I'm the life of the party
I have a reputation of being entertaining and lively in social gatherings
Because I tell a joke or two
One of the ways I entertain people is by sharing some humor with them
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Even though I seem to be having a great time enjoying myself,
Deep inside I'm blue
My inward feelings are full of sadness and pain
So take a good look at my face
If you observe me carefully,
You'll see my smile looks out of place
You'll notice that my facial expression doesn't match my true feelings
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
Upon closer inspection,
The tracks of my tears
My crying and hurting heart are visible from my eyes
I need you, need you
I desperately miss and require your presence in my life
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
If you catch me with another lady after you abandoned me,
Seeming like I'm having fun
I might look like I'm enjoying myself,
Although she may be cute
Even if she's attractive,
She's just a substitute
She's merely a replacement or temporary distraction,
Because you're the permanent one
Since you're the person I want to spend the rest of my life with
Outside I'm masquerading
Externally, I'm putting on a show and pretending to be okay,
Inside my hope is fading
However, my hopefulness is slowly diminishing inside
Just a clown oh yeah
I'm acting like a fool, oh yeah
Since you put me down
Ever since you rejected me,
My smile is my make up
My false smile is like war paint that I use to hide my pain
I wear since my break up with you
I've been wearing this facade since the moment you left me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.
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