Frontman Gregg Fulkerson formed Blue Tears in 1983 when he was just 17 years old, with some childhood friends. The band started playing covers and doing small gigs around their hometown, but quickly progressed to playing their original music with steady shows with audiences peaking at 1,000 people.
The band recorded several demo tapes in Fulkerson's bedroom, and a local radio station played them constantly. One of those tapes reached somehow a Los Angeles-based record company. They signed a recording contract with MCA Records soon after. They released a single, 'Rockin' With The Radio' produced by David Cole in 1990.
The debut album, 'Blue Tears' was released in June 1990 with tracks like "Innocent Kiss" receiving heavy promotion. However, after some time, the band was dismissed as just another glam metal act in that genres fading wave.
After that, due to some troubles with MCA, Blue Tears didn't manage to release a second record, and their members got involved in other projects. Most notably, Fulkerson and Spears worked with Stryper frontman in his first official solo album released in 1994.
By 2002, Fulkerson and Spears were again involved in another project called Attraction 65. At that time, there was already some sort of cult following of Blue Tears. Some unreleased songs recorded previous to their album were being heavily downloaded through the Internet. Fulkerson decided to release compilations of unreleased songs in 2005, titled 'Mad, Bad & Dangerous' and 'Dancin' On The Back Streets.
However, in 2006, Blue Tears (only with Fulkerson, from the original band) resurfaced releasing an album titled 'The Innocent Ones'. The band was permanently dissolved after lead singer Gregg Fulkerson died on April 14, 2009.
Final line-up
Gregg Fulkerson - vocals, guitar, keyboards (1982–1993, 2005–2009)
Bryan Wolski - bass, backing vocals (2005–2009)
Robert Streets - drums, percussion (2006–2009)
Former members
Michael "Mike" Spears - bass, backing vocals (1982-1993)
Bryan Hall - guitar, backing vocals (1982–1993)
Charlie Lauderdale - drums, percussion (1984–1993)
Phil Johns - drums, backing vocals (1982–1984)
Vicki Buckley - vocals (1982–1983)
Pam Gleaton - vocals (1983-1984)
Roger LaPointe - vocals (1983-1986)
Paul Reeves - drums, backing vocals (1983-1984)
Aaron Sain - guitar (1984)
Larry Gilbow - drums, percussion (1988-1992)
True Romance
Blue Tears Lyrics
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Can heal the pain of your broken heart.
Girl, I... oh, I'll try
To calm the fears that you feel inside.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you can't break free.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Dream. Dream of me
When darkness falls and your heart is heavy.
Stay. Don't run away.
It's no sin to feel so lonely.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you'll never love again.
All you need is true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance, yeah.
Ooh, you're holdin' on to memories.
Darlin', can't you hear me?
My heart is callin' to you.
I'm the one you turn to.
Oh, romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
In Blue Tears' song "True Romance," the lyrics focus on the power of love to heal heartbreak and loneliness. The singer acknowledges the pain and fears of the person they are addressing and encourages them to open up to the possibility of finding true romance. The first verse emphasizes the power of time to heal emotional wounds, and the chorus highlights the importance of opening oneself to love and wishing upon the stars to find happiness. The second verse includes the singer's plea for the person to stay with them and not run away from their emotions. In the final verse, the singer expresses their love and longing for the person, assuring them that they are the one the person can turn to for true romance.
The overarching message of this song is one of hope and encouragement for those feeling lonely or heartbroken, to consider opening themselves up to love and possibility. The lyrics paint a picture of a caring and loving partner who wants nothing but happiness and true romance for their loved one, even in the face of emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Time. Only time
Only the passage of time can relieve the pain caused by a broken heart.
Can heal the pain of your broken heart.
Time can help you overcome the pain caused by your broken heart.
Girl, I... oh, I'll try
I will do my best to help you.
To calm the fears that you feel inside.
I want to help soothe your internal fears and anxieties.
Through the night,
During the night,
Girl, you cry.
You cry, my dear.
You feel like you can't break free.
You feel trapped and unable to escape from your emotions.
All you need is true romance.
What you need is genuine love.
Romance,
Love,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
If you open your heart, love will come to you.
Starlight
Night sky full of stars
Wishes come true in the end.
Your wishes will come true eventually.
Whoa, one chance
There's only one opportunity
Until forever ever after.
Until the end of time, permanently.
Look in my eyes,
When you look into my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
You will experience genuine love.
Dream. Dream of me
Think of me in your dreams.
When darkness falls and your heart is heavy.
During your toughest times of sadness and depression.
Stay. Don't run away.
Don't leave, stay with me.
It's no sin to feel so lonely.
Feeling lonely is not a shameful thing.
Girl, you cry.
You cry, my dear.
You feel like you'll never love again.
You might feel like you'll never find love again.
Ooh, you're holdin' on to memories.
You're clinging onto your memories.
Darlin', can't you hear me?
My love, can you hear my voice?
My heart is callin' to you.
My heart is calling out to your heart.
I'm the one you turn to.
You come to me for comfort and support.
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Ricardo Luiz Wan Dall
Time. Only time
Can heal the pain of your broken heart.
Girl, I... oh, I'll try
To calm the fears that you feel inside.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you can't break free.
All you need is true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Dream. Dream of me
When darkness falls and your heart is heavy.
Stay. Don't run away.
It's no sin to feel so lonely.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you'll never love again.
All you need is true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance, yeah.
Ooh, you're holdin' on to memories.
Darlin', can't you hear me?
My heart is callin' to you.
I'm the one you turn to.
Oh, romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Cosy Cribs
What an awesome, awesome album. Every song is a gem. Not a single filler! ❤️
Kevin Baker
RIP GREG - Your music will be heard forever
Marcus Soares
2:46 Awesome melodic solo
Alex Jacome
A masterpiece
Ricardo Luiz Wan Dall
Time. Only time
Can heal the pain of your broken heart.
Girl, I... oh, I'll try
To calm the fears that you feel inside.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you can't break free.
All you need is true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Dream. Dream of me
When darkness falls and your heart is heavy.
Stay. Don't run away.
It's no sin to feel so lonely.
Through the night,
Girl, you cry.
You feel like you'll never love again.
All you need is true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance, yeah.
Ooh, you're holdin' on to memories.
Darlin', can't you hear me?
My heart is callin' to you.
I'm the one you turn to.
Oh, romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Romance,
Open your heart, and you will find it.
Starlight
Wishes come true in the end.
Whoa, one chance
Until forever ever after.
Look in my eyes,
And you will find true romance.
Eva
perfect song
Valtea Vala
Beautiful song .
Ted Nervander
Fine ballad by them.
Aj Lfc
Arrrrr the early 90s the summer time the wind in the hair loved it ❤️
Beukzmahn Junior
Good times......RIP GREG