tears
Division S Lyrics


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When routine bites hard
And ambitions are low
And resentment rides high
But emotions won't grow
And we're changing our ways, taking different roads

Then love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again

Why is the bedroom so cold?
You've turned away on your side
Is my timing that flawed?
Our respect runs so dry
Yet there's still this appeal
That we've kept through our lives

But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again

You cry out in your sleep
All my failings exposed
And there's a taste in my mouth
As desperation takes hold
Just that something so good just can't function no more

But love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again




Love, love will tear us apart again
Love, love will tear us apart again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Division S's song Tears express the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of routine and low ambition, while also feeling a sense of resentment towards someone or something. Despite these negative emotions, there is still a strong connection that persists, exemplified by the appeal that has remained throughout their lives. However, despite this connection, they are still torn apart by love, which seems to be the only constant throughout their struggles.


The first verse sets up the idea of feeling trapped and stuck in a routine, barely able to move forward or make progress. The mention of changing ways and taking different roads suggests a desire to break out of this cycle, but it is not clear if they are successful in doing so. The subsequent lines of the chorus, "love will tear us apart again," suggest that despite any attempt at change, they will still be haunted and held back by love.


The second verse delves deeper into the specific relationship, where there seems to be a lack of respect and a feeling of being ignored or pushed away. Despite this, there is still an undeniable romantic appeal, but it seems to be fading away with time. The line "Is my timing that flawed?" suggests a feeling of inadequacy and uncertainty, wondering if the timing of their advances is incorrect or too late.


The final verse introduces a sense of desperation and potential betrayal, with the line "All my failings exposed" implying that something has gone wrong or been revealed. The taste in the singer's mouth and the idea of "desperation taking hold" suggests a sense of panic and realization that things cannot continue as they are. Despite this, there is still a sense that something so good cannot just stop - perhaps the connection between them is too strong to ever truly break.


Overall, the lyrics of Tears are a melancholic exploration of feeling trapped, unfulfilled, and held back by an uncontrollable force, namely love. Despite their attempts to break free and find their way, the pull of this force is too strong to resist, leading to a cycle of pain and heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

When routine bites hard
When the mundane and plodding existence of our everyday lives becomes overwhelming


And ambitions are low
And our aspirations and goals for our lives are uninspired or nonexistent


And resentment rides high
And negative feelings of anger and bitterness are prevalent


But emotions won't grow
But despite these negative feelings, true emotions are unable to develop or flourish


And we're changing our ways, taking different roads
And we're making changes in our lives and going down different paths to try to escape this difficult situation


Then love, love will tear us apart again
But once again, the power of love will ultimately cause our separation and heartbreak


Why is the bedroom so cold?
We are emotionally distant, and this distance is reflected in our physical environment


You've turned away on your side
You've physically and emotionally distanced yourself from me by turning away and creating a physical barrier between us


Is my timing that flawed?
Are the timing and circumstances of our relationship not right or ideal, leading to our current difficulties?


Our respect runs so dry
Our mutual admiration and regard for each other has diminished and dried up


Yet there's still this appeal
However, there is still an unexplainable attraction or magnetic pull that draws us together


That we've kept through our lives
This appeal has persisted and endured throughout our entire relationship and lives


You cry out in your sleep
You reveal your deepest emotions and vulnerabilities even in your subconscious state


All my failings exposed
All of my flaws and weaknesses are exposed and magnified in this moment


And there's a taste in my mouth
I feel a physical and emotional sensation of bitterness and desperation


As desperation takes hold
As my sense of hopelessness and despair becomes more intense and overwhelming


Just that something so good just can't function no more
We both know that even though our love was once strong and beautiful, it can no longer sustain or support us in our current state




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris

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