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Tears on My Pillow
Grease Lyrics
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'Twas not so long ago you broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you, you
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you, you
No, no no no now
No, no no no
You you you you you (You)
The lyrics in "Tears on My Pillow" from the Grease Original Soundtrack describe a narrator who is still thinking about, and hurting from, a previous relationship. The singer acknowledges that their former partner may not remember them, but the pain they caused is still very present. The repeated line "tears on my pillow, pain in my heart" emphasizes this pain, and the fact that it was caused by the person who broke their heart.
Despite this hurt, the singer still holds onto the possibility of starting anew with this person, showing that they might still be in love with them. The lines "if we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate" reveal that the singer is still hopeful for a second chance at love. The final lines reiterate the pain caused by the former partner, but also express the singer's enduring love for them.
Overall, "Tears on My Pillow" expresses the dual emotions of heartbreak and lingering affection, as well as the desire to move forward from a painful past.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't remember me, but I remember you
I still hold onto memories of you, even if you have moved on and forgotten about me.
'Twas not so long ago you broke my heart in two
You shattered my heart into pieces, and it still hurts me till this day.
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
I have cried so much that my pillow is now soaked with tears, and the agony of heartbreak still lingers.
Caused by you, you
It's all because of you that I'm in this emotional pain and distress.
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
If there was a chance for us to start fresh, I would take it in an instant without any hesitation.
I'd gladly take you back and tempt the hands of fate
I'm willing to risk my heart again and give you another chance, despite knowing that it could end in heartbreak once more.
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love shouldn't be treated as something trivial or insignificant, but rather as something valuable and meaningful.
When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
When you find true love, it will bring immense happiness and contentment to your heart.
No, no no no now
I'm still struggling to move on and let go of this pain.
You you you you you (You)
It's all because of you that I'm feeling this way, and I can't shake off these emotions easily.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.