Tears
Freemasons Feat. Katherine Ellis Lyrics


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I didn't want to cause you any trouble
I didn't want to cause you any shame
And all of my excuses are just tears in the rain

I didn't want to cause you any trouble
I didn't want to cause you any shame
And all of my excuses are just tears in the rain
I didn't want to cause you any trouble
I didn't want to cause you any shame
And all of my excuses are just tears in the rain

I didn't want to cause you any trouble




I didn't want to cause you any shame
And all of my excuses are just tears in the rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Freemasons Feat. Katherine Ellis's song Tears in 2-3 are on the surface somewhat repetitive, but upon closer examination, they reveal a deeper emotion of remorse and regret. The singer is acknowledging that they have caused trouble and shame, but they couldn't help it. The excuses they offered to explain their actions were just empty words, just like tears in the rain. The singer is trying to convey their genuine regret and sorrow for the pain they've caused but is having trouble finding the right words to truly express it.


The metaphor of tears in the rain represents the futility of trying to express one's emotions without being able to be fully understood. Tears are an outward manifestation of an inward pain, and rain is a natural occurrence that can wash away evidence of tears. By using this metaphor, the singer is saying that their words and emotions, like tears in the rain, will soon be forgotten or lost, leaving behind only the pain and shame that they caused.


Overall, the song is a confession of wrongdoing and a plea for forgiveness. The singer is admitting their faults and asking for understanding and acceptance. Even though the lyrics are simple and repetitive, they convey a complex emotion and universal human experience of wanting to make things right when we've done wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't want to cause you any trouble
I did not intend to bring about any difficulty or hardship for you.


I didn't want to cause you any shame
I did not intend to cause you any feelings of guilt or humiliation.


And all of my excuses are just tears in the rain
All of the reasons I give for my actions are merely meaningless and fleeting, like tears in rain.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@EsKetch11

I didnt wanna cause you any trouble
I didnt wanna cause you any shame
All of my excuses
Are just tears in the rain

I didnt wanna cause you any trouble
I didnt wanna cause you any shame
All of my excuses
Are just tears in the rain
I didnt wanna cause you any trouble
or cause you shame
cause all of my excuses
they are just tears in the rain
(in the rain)
I didnt wanna cause you any trouble
I didnt wanna cause you any shame
all of my excuses
are just tears in the rain
I didnt wanna cause you trouble
nor did I
wanna cause you shame
all of my excuses
are just tears in the rain
I didnt wanna cause you trouble
or cause you shame
and every one of my excuses
they are just tears in the rain
(in the rain)
they are just tears in the rain
(in the rain)
cause every one of my excuses
they are just tears in the rain



All comments from YouTube:

@chubjim

Not only is this video production incredible and should win some awards, it is so nice to hear Katherine Ellis's vocal again on a Freemason's track !!!

@alexthomas7432

This is the best dance/house song ive heard in years
Perfect. Cant stop playing it (its the middle of the night here in France)

@katherineellis4815

Thankyou! xx

@alexthomas7432

No, thank you Katherine (& the Freemasons too for creating such a great track) All the best for 2014. Hope to hear more of your work :) 

@katherineellis4815

katherineellis@me.com has more info on where to find my music, thanks again xx

@YogaArmy

LOVE Katherine Ellis and FreemasonsMusic Another hit!!! 

@smartlee007

I love the freemasons...this is fantastic..such a great production...simple...uplifting..what music should be...stay forever freemasons....everything you do is pure gold..this has been played for ages in th gay clubs in liverpool an remixes of it...

@Freddyflags

Bought it immediately! Stellar beats, incredible vocals.

@shaDdy_0

I watch this video from time to time again and again... captivating sound... Thank you, Freemasons!

@ricocmg

FAB!!!!! cant stop playing it all over again ;-)

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