Tears
Colleagues Lyrics
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You see them come and then they go
I wish I'd known
I feel them rushing it
I feel them rushing it
I need some time
May say it's easy once you tried
I close my eyes
I feel them rushing it
A long time, a long time
A long time, a long time
Since I've had a long night
A long time
Close your eyes and hide
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
Close enough to run
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
I wanna know
To swear I like you what I don't
I think I lost
I feel them rushing it
I see you're rushing this
Give me some time
I wasn't ready for your eyes
So I close mine
I see them rushing it
I feel them rushing this
A long time, a long time
A long time, a long time
Since I've had a long night
A long time
Close your eyes and hide
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
Close enough to run
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
I know I would
I know that you could be alright
I know I would
I know that you could
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
The song "Tears" by Colleagues is a slow-paced, emotional track that expresses a sense of regret and longing. The song seems to be about a failed relationship or a breakup that only one person regrets. The opening lines indicate that the person speaking wishes they had recognized the signs of impending departure before it happened. They want to "know" what went wrong, and why things turned out this way. They see the other person come and go, leaving them alone and wondering.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Close your eyes and hide, we're never gonna see it again, don't you try." This could hint at the idea that the person who has left has moved on and does not want to rekindle the relationship. The singer knows that they should try to stay and make it work but acknowledges that all they had between the two of them were "lies to change." The second verse mentions the singer having lost something, perhaps not just the relationship but also their sense of self or identity.
Overall, the song is about realizing the importance of someone or something only after it's gone. The singer wishes they could go back and change things but understands that it's too late. The song's slow tempo and sad melody complement the lyrics' melancholic tone, making for a poignant track.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know
The singer desires to understand something.
You see them come and then they go
Moments are fleeting and passing by quickly.
I wish I'd known
The singer has regrets about not knowing something earlier.
I feel them rushing it
There is a sense of urgency or haste in the situation.
I need some time
The artist requires time to process or adjust to something.
May say it's easy once you tried
Others may claim that something is easy, but it still requires effort.
I close my eyes
The singer is trying to block out or avoid something.
A long time, a long time
It has been a significant amount of time.
Since I've had a long night
The artist has not experienced a difficult or emotional night in a while.
Close your eyes and hide
The situation is overwhelming, and the artist is urging someone to avoid it.
We're never gonna see it again
The moment or experience is gone forever.
Don't you try
The artist is warning someone not to attempt something futile.
I know, I should, I try to stay
The singer feels obligated to remain in a situation, despite difficulties.
But all we had was lies to change
The singer had false hopes or expectations for the situation.
I won't be there
The singer will not be able to support or comfort someone in a difficult time.
To dry your tears in me
The artist cannot absorb the emotional burden of another person.
To swear I like you what I don't
The artist would be lying to claim to like someone, when they do not.
I think I lost
The singer admits defeat or a loss in the situation.
I see you're rushing this
The singer perceives that someone else is moving too quickly or carelessly.
Give me some time
The artist is asking for patience or understanding.
I wasn't ready for your eyes
The artist was unprepared for or intimidated by the other person's gaze.
I know I would
The artist believes they are capable of something.
I know that you could be alright
The singer believes the other person has the potential to recover or improve.
Don't you try
The artist again warns someone against attempting something impossible or unwise.
I won't be there
The singer reiterates that they will not be able to provide support or help in the situation.
To dry your tears in me
The singer cannot absorb the emotional weight of another person's pain.
Contributed by Luke G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan Eliot
+Eliel Juarez I wanna know
You see them come and then they go
I wish I'd known
I feel them rushing it
I feel them rushing it
I need some time
May say it's easy once you tried
I close my eyes
I feel them rushing it
I feel them rushing it
A long time, a long time
A long time, a long time
Since I've had a long night
A long time
Close your eyes and hide
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
Close enough to run
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
I wanna know
To swear I like you what I don't
I think I lost
I feel them rushing it
I see you're rushing this
Give me some time
I wasn't ready for your eyes
So I close mine
I see them rushing it
I feel them rushing this
A long time, a long time
A long time, a long time
Since I've had a long night
A long time
Close your eyes and hide
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
Close enough to run
We're never gonna see it again
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
I know I would
I know that you could be alright
I know I would
I know that you could
Don't you try
I know, I should, I try to stay
But all we had was lies to change
I won't be there
To dry your tears in me
Samuel Bartlett
always astounded by the lack of coverage! you guys are amazing! <3
Matt Jones
Phenomenal. Get back into the studio and make more music, guys! :-)
Monica Mason
I'm so in love with your sound. Greetings from Canada.
Ida Holmen
Sooo good!
Viktor
Can't wait for you guys to listen to the new song!
renzo590
Really good !!
Julia Ornat
Det är ju perfekt <3 <3 <3
leonarbe
Good vibe!
Samuel son
this song will always remember me someone.. out there... i hope she's happy ... that's all that matters... au revoir ma poule...
Phil Anthrop
i would love to have the lyricssssss