The Tracks Of My Tears
Go West Lyrics


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People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you

Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute, she's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one

So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
Oh, I need you, need you

Outside I'm masquerading, inside my hope is fading
Just a clown, ooh yeah
Since you put me down, my smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you

Baby, take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears

Now baby, baby
Baby, take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
The tracks of my tears

People say I'm the life of the party
'Cause I tell a joke or two




Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue, I'm blue

Overall Meaning

The song "The Tracks of My Tears" by Go West is a cover of a classic track originally released in 1965 by The Miracles, written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. The song's lyrics speak of hiding one's true emotions behind a smile and a joke, all while still feeling the pain of a lost love. The singer presents themselves as the life of the party, able to tell a joke or two and laugh heartily, however, the lyrics suggest a deeper sadness underneath the outward facade. The lyrics are filled with strong metaphors, such as "the tracks of my tears," that describe the pain and tears left behind by the end of a significant relationship.


The first verse sets the tone for the song - the singer is trying to put on a brave face and keep up appearances, but their laughter and merriment mask a deeper sadness. The second verse establishes the fact that the singer is still stuck on their ex, using a new girlfriend as a simple stand-in for their lost love. The metaphor of the mask is continued in the third verse, where the singer confesses to feeling like a clown, hiding their true emotions behind a smile. The song's powerful and moving lyrics speak to the pain and heartache that can come with losing someone you love, while also recognizing the need to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

People say I'm the life of the party
Others think I'm outgoing and fun


'Cause I tell a joke or two
That's because I try to hide my true emotions with humor


Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
I may seem happy, but it's really just a façade


Deep inside I'm blue
I'm really sad and unhappy


So take a good look at my face
If you observe me more closely,


You'll see my smile looks out of place
you'll notice my smile doesn't match my true emotions


If you look closer, it's easy to trace
In fact, it's quite obvious


The tracks of my tears
I'm crying inside


I need you, need you
I'm deeply longing for you


Since you left me if you see me with another girl
If you catch me with someone else since you left me


Seeming like I'm having fun
Even though it appears I'm enjoying myself


Although she may be cute, she's just a substitute
She's not you, only a temporary replacement


Because you're the permanent one
You're the one I truly want to be with


Outside I'm masquerading, inside my hope is fading
I'm pretending on the outside, but losing hope on the inside


Just a clown, ooh yeah
I'm just a jester or a fool


Since you put me down, my smile is my make up
Ever since you broke my heart, my smile is just a cover up


I wear since my break up with you
I use it as a way to mask my sadness


Baby, take a good look at my face
My love, please observe me carefully


Now baby, baby
My dear, my darling


The tracks of my tears
My sadness and pain




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Iricom US Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.

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one of the best cover songs ever recorded.

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I'm 17 years old but this album is my all time fave! <3
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Great voice and it really suits this track.

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