Chick Flick Tears
Go Periscope Lyrics


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Who's sorry?
Who's sorry now?

Oh I can't breathe, no, she's taking my breath away
And by the way she looks, you wouldn't think I'd get the light of day
These screams, they don't bleed
And these chick flick tears are never serious as they seem
We need a keepsake from this perfectly imperfect scene

I, I can't breathe
She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh (I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
Cries, you can't leave
She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)

I got my life packed up in this thirty by thirty-nine
In the twenty-fifth hour, California's where I'll arrive
These screams, they don't bleed
And these chick flick tears are never serious as they seem
We need a keepsake from this perfectly imperfect scene

I, I can't breathe
She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh (I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
Cries, you can't leave
She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)

Who's sorry?
Who's sorry?
Who's sorry now?

I, I can't breathe
She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Cries, you can't leave
She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)

I, I can't breathe
She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh (I'm sorry, I'm sorry)




Cries, you can't leave
She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)

Overall Meaning

The song "Chick Flick Tears" by Go Periscope reflects on the aftermath of a relationship that has ended. The singer is having a difficult time moving on as he keeps hearing his ex-girlfriend apologize ("I'm sorry") and pleading for him not to leave ("Cries, you can't leave"). However, he recognizes that her tears are often not genuine and that neither their fights nor her apologies are as serious as they may seem, hence the "chick flick tears" reference. The singer is also planning to move to California, which suggests that perhaps the distance will help him move on from the relationship and start anew. Overall, the song is a portrayal of the bittersweet feelings that accompany the end of a relationship, the desire to move on, and the fear of being hurt again.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was included in the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "Gayby." Another interesting fact is that Go Periscope is a synthpop duo based in Seattle, Washington, and consists of Joshua Frazier and Florin Mehedinti. Additionally, the song was released in 2011 as part of Go Periscope's album "Infinite Youth," which also includes other notable tracks such as "Crush Me" and "Wasteland." "Chick Flick Tears" was also praised for its catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and upbeat electro-pop sound that characterizes Go Periscope's music.


The chords for "Chick Flick Tears" are as follows: Am, F, C, G for the verse and chorus, and Dm, Am, F, G for the bridge. These chords are played in a catchy and upbeat pattern that is characteristic of the electro-pop sound of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's sorry?
Questioning who is apologizing


Who's sorry now?
Continuing to question who is apologizing


Oh I can't breathe, no, she's taking my breath away
Feeling overwhelmed by the person he is with


And by the way she looks, you wouldn't think I'd get the light of day
Surprised to be with someone so attractive


These screams, they don't bleed
The emotions he is feeling are not as intense as they sound


And these chick flick tears are never serious as they seem
The crying is not as genuine as portrayed in movies


We need a keepsake from this perfectly imperfect scene
Wanting a memory from this flawed moment


I, I can't breathe
Repeating the feeling of being overwhelmed


She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh (I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
She is apologizing repeatedly


Cries, you can't leave
Begging the other person not to leave


She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)
Her words are comforting, but he is still unsure


I got my life packed up in this thirty by thirty-nine
Moving on with his life soon


In the twenty-fifth hour, California's where I'll arrive
Moving to California


Who's sorry?
Repeating the initial question


Who's sorry?
Asking once again who is apologizing


I, I can't breathe
Reiterating the feeling of being overwhelmed


She's saying whoa-oh-oh-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh
Repeating what she has been saying


Cries, you can't leave
Asking not to be left again


She's saying what I want to hear but I'm spinning free (I'm sorry)
Still unsure despite her comforting words




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