Tracks of My Tears
Cashmere Lyrics


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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
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

Overall Meaning

"Tracks of My Tears" is a song performed by Cashmere that speaks of a man who appears happy on the surface, telling jokes and laughing with friends, but is struggling with feelings of sadness and loneliness deep inside. He is masking his broken heart with laughter and a smile that is out of place. He is pleading with his former lover to see past his facade and the tracks of his tears that reveal his true feelings. He needs her and feels incomplete without her by his side. He confesses that any other woman is only a substitute and that she is the only one who can provide the love he craves. The man is trying to cope with his heartbreak by pretending to be happy, but in reality, his hopes are fading.


The song's lyrics are emotional and touch on the theme of sadness and the hardships of dealing with heartbreak, making it relatable for many. The message is highlighted by the musical accompaniment, including the melancholic melody and the use of the harmonica, which adds to the somber atmosphere. The lyrics reveal the complexity of dealing with heartbreak and the importance of being true to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

People say I'm the life of the party
People think I'm outgoing and fun.


Because I tell a joke or two
I use humor to mask my real emotions.


Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Even though it seems like I'm having a good time.


Deep inside I'm blue
I am actually sad inside.


So take a good look at my face
If you pay close attention to me.


You'll see my smile looks out of place
You will notice that my smile does not match my true emotions.


If you look closer, it's easy to trace
If you examine me more closely.


The tracks of my tears
My true feelings of sadness.


I need you, need you
I miss and desire my lost love.


Since you left me if you see me with another girl
If you see me with someone new after you left me.


Seeming like I'm having fun
It might appear that I am happy.


Although she may be cute
Even though the new girl may be attractive.


She's just a substitute
She is not as important to me as my lost love.


Because you're the permanent one
My lost love is irreplaceable.


Outside I'm masquerading
I am pretending to be someone I'm not.


Inside my hope is fading
I am losing hope.


Just a clown oh yeah
I feel like a joke.


Since you put me down
Since you broke up with me.


My smile is my make up
My fake smile is my cover up.


I wear since my break up with you
I have been using it since we broke up.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN WILLIAM BRAGG

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'ole time soul classic,80's slow jamm,thx for the muzik

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