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The light in the window is a crack in the sky
A stairway to darkness in the blink of an eye
A levee of tears to learn she'll never be coming back
The man in the dark will bring another attack

Your mamma told you that you're not supposed to talk to strangers
Look in the mirror and tell me do you think your life's in danger here

No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears

Another day passes as the night closes in
The red light goes on to say it's time to begin

I see the man around the corner waiting, can he see me?
I close my eyes and wait to hear the sound of someone screaming here

No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears

It's just a sign of the times
Going forward in reverse
Still, these were our first
Its just a hand in the bush
A hand in the bush

So now that it's over can't we just say good-bye? (bye-bye, bye-bye)
I'd like to move on and make the most of the night
Maybe a kiss before I leave you this way
Your lips are so cold I don't know what else to say

I never wanted it to end this way my love, my darling
Believe me when I say to you in love I think
I'm falling here

No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears
No more tears, tears, tears

It's just a hand in the bush
(In the bush, in the bush, in the bush)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bud E. Luv's song No More Tears carry a sense of danger and uncertainty. The light in the window symbolizes hope, but it's just a crack in the sky, leading to darkness. The singer warns of a levee of tears that will never bring back a loved one who has left. The man in the dark, who brings another attack, could be an actual threat or represent the fear of the unknown.

The second verse cautions against speaking to strangers and makes the listener question if their life is in danger. The imagery shifts to a red light illuminating a dark night, signaling the beginning of a potentially perilous situation. The singer sees someone waiting around the corner, and the tension builds as they wait to see if they will hear a scream.

The chorus, repeated four times, drives home the message that there should be no more tears. It could be interpreted as a plea to stop the cycle of violence and sadness, to move forward and leave the pain behind. The final line of the song, "It's just a hand in the bush," is unclear but adds to the overall sense of unease and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

The light in the window is a crack in the sky
The small amount of light in the window is a glimmer of hope in the midst of darkness

A stairway to darkness in the blink of an eye
A sudden fall from grace, like descending down a staircase into darkness

A levee of tears to learn she'll never be coming back
A flood of tears that comes from the realization that a loved one is not coming back

The man in the dark will bring another attack
The person lurking in the shadows is capable of causing harm or bringing pain again

Your mamma told you that you're not supposed to talk to strangers
The warning of mothers to their children not to trust strangers

Look in the mirror and tell me do you think your life's in danger here
Self-reflection on the possibility of being in a dangerous situation

No more tears, tears, tears
Emphasis on the desire to stop crying and move forward

Another day passes as the night closes in
Each day brings a reminder of the darkness and uncertainty of the night

The red light goes on to say it's time to begin
The warning signal of a red light indicating the start of something potentially dangerous

I see the man around the corner waiting, can he see me?
Anxiousness about the unknown intentions of a person who is lurking nearby

I close my eyes and wait to hear the sound of someone screaming here
The fear and anticipation of something bad happening, and bracing for the worst

It's just a sign of the times
Acknowledging that these troubled times are indicative of larger societal problems

Going forward in reverse, still, these were our first
Despite feeling stuck or moving backwards, these initial experiences leave a lasting impact

Its just a hand in the bush, a hand in the bush
Sometimes a dangerous situation isn't as obvious as it seems, and can be hiding in plain sight

So now that it's over can't we just say good-bye? (bye-bye, bye-bye)
Wishing for closure and the ability to move on from a difficult situation

I'd like to move on and make the most of the night
Choosing to move forward and make the best of a situation despite the difficulties

Maybe a kiss before I leave you this way
Expressing a desire for a last good memory before saying goodbye

Your lips are so cold I don't know what else to say
Feeling distant and disconnected from someone who was once a source of warmth and comfort

I never wanted it to end this way my love, my darling
Expressing regret that a relationship has ended in such a difficult and painful way

Believe me when I say to you in love I think, I'm falling here
Confessing feelings of vulnerability and falling in love despite past difficulties and heartbreak

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Purdell, Michael Inez, Randy Castillo, Zakk Wylde, John Osbourne

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