Teardrops
Elton John Lyrics


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Whenever I hear good-bye
Reminds me, baby, of you
I break down and cry
The next time I'll be true, yeah

Fever for lost romance
Reminds me, baby, of you
I took a crazy chance
The next time I'll be true, I'll be true

Footsteps on the dance floor
Remind me, baby, of you
Teardrops in my eyes
Next time I'll be true, yeah

Whispers in the back room
She cries on every tune, every tune

And the music don't feel like it did
When I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels
Like I felt it with you

When I'm dancing round
Reminds me, baby, of you




I won't let you down
The next time I'll be true, I'll be true

Overall Meaning

Elton John & Lulu’s song, “Teardrops” is a poignant piece about loss, longing, and the overwhelming emotions that come with memories of a past relationship. The lyrics of this song bring up the sense of pain and sadness that one might experience as a result of a break-up. The line 'Whenever I hear good-bye, reminds me, Baby, of you', emphasizes the fact that every time the singer hears the word 'goodbye', it brings back memories of someone they once loved but lost. The pain the singer feels is palpable, and he acknowledges that he still hasn't gotten over the person he is singing about.


The song is full of imagery, which adds to the emotions that it evokes. The reference to 'footsteps on the dance floor' and 'teardrops in my eyes' help to paint a vivid picture of memories that are still fresh and painful, even though time has passed. The singer acknowledges that he took a 'crazy chance' and lost the one he loved, and that he is still struggling to come to terms with that loss. The 'whispers in the back room' and the sound of the woman crying on 'every tune' add to the sense of heartbreak and loss that permeates the song.


In the end, the singer promises that he won't let the person he is singing to down, and that the 'next time, I'll be true'. His love and longing are as strong as ever, and he is willing to take a chance on love again.


Line by Line Meaning

Whenever I hear good-bye
Every time I hear someone say goodbye, it reminds me of you


Reminds me, baby, of you
Your memory is always on my mind when I hear goodbyes


I break down and cry
It makes me emotional and I start crying


The next time I'll be true, yeah
I promise to be honest and sincere next time we meet


Fever for lost romance
I am longing for a past love


I took a crazy chance
I did something impulsive and risky


I'll be true, I'll be true
I will make sure to be honest and faithful to you in the future


Footsteps on the dance floor
The sound of dancing feet reminds me of you


Teardrops in my eyes
I am crying because of my emotions for you


Whispers in the back room
I hear soft, secret conversations that remind me of you


She cries on every tune, every tune
Someone is constantly crying at every song played, just like I do


And the music don't feel like it did
The music does not evoke the same feelings it once did


When I felt it with you
I only felt those emotions when I was with you


Nothing that I do or feel ever feels
I do not feel the same way with anyone else or anything else


Like I felt it with you
The depth of emotion and connection I had with you is incomparable


When I'm dancing round
When I am dancing, I can't help but think of you


I won't let you down
I promise to not disappoint you


The next time I'll be true, I'll be true
I will be sincere and honest in my actions and words from now on




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAUN STANLEY, VICTORIA ELIZABETH AKPEWRENE

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Peter Harthen


on Sacrifice

not like todays crap

Peter Harthen


on Sacrifice

Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....

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