Tear on tape
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Church bells toll
Thunder roars around me
I've been warned to prepare myself
For the fall

I'm armed to the teeth with tender pain
Of all yesterdays
Tears on tape
I will follow into your heart
Sketching rain from afar

Tears on tape
She surrenders needle in arm
While we dance into the storm

Darkness falls
Settling the score with love for once and for all
Soaked in blood I cry

I fear we're lost to the summer rain
Lonely and afraid

Tears on tape
I will follow into your heart
Sketching rain from afar

Tears on tape
She surrenders needle in arm
While we dance into the storm

And for a moment there's no pain
For once there's no more pain in your eyes
And maybe we'll love, just enough
To convince us to keep breathing on

Tears on tape
Tears on tape
I will follow into your heart

Tears on tape




Tears on tape
I will follow you, to your arms

Overall Meaning

The first verse of HIM’s “Tears on Tape” begins with the sound of church bells ringing and thunder rolling in as the singer is warned to prepare himself for a fall. The second line paints an ominous picture of impending doom, a metaphor for an emotional downfall. The singer describes being armed with the “tender pain of all yesterdays,” conveying that they carry a weight of pain from past experiences, possibly from past failed relationships. The chorus with lyrics “Tears on tape, I will follow into your heart, sketching rain from afar,” expresses the intense longing for someone, and perhaps the singer is pleading for forgiveness or wanting to reconcile their past.


The second verse reflects the toll the relationship has taken, with a sense of acceptance that they could be lost to the “summer rain” as they are feeling lonely and afraid. In the bridge, the singer expresses how for once, there’s no more pain in their lover's eyes, and maybe they could love just enough to keep breathing. The song ends with the chorus again, emphasizing that the singer is willing to follow the lover they are addressing, and surrender themselves completely.


Line by Line Meaning

Church bells toll
The ringing of the church bells can be heard.


Thunder roars around me
The sound of thunder can be heard loudly.


I've been warned to prepare myself For the fall
I have been given a warning to be ready for something bad that might happen.


I'm armed to the teeth with tender pain Of all yesterdays
I am carrying a lot of emotional pain from the past that is difficult to deal with.


Tears on tape I will follow into your heart Sketching rain from afar
I am crying and my tears are being recorded on tape. I want to be close to you and feel your emotions from a distance.


Tears on tape She surrenders needle in arm While we dance into the storm
The woman is giving up on life and using drugs, while we continue to dance through the difficult times.


Darkness falls Settling the score with love for once and for all Soaked in blood I cry
As darkness sets in, we are dealing with the pain of love for one last time, even if it hurts us deeply.


I fear we're lost to the summer rain Lonely and afraid
I'm afraid that we are lost in our emotions and feel alone and scared.


And for a moment there's no pain For once there's no more pain in your eyes And maybe we'll love, just enough To convince us to keep breathing on
For a brief moment, all pain disappears and there is hope that the love we have will be enough to keep us going.


Tears on tape Tears on tape I will follow into your heart
The tears keep flowing and I will continue to follow my heart's desires.


Tears on tape Tears on tape I will follow you, to your arms
My tears will continue to be recorded on tape and I will follow you to be in your embrace.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ville Hermanni Valo

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Fernanda

Unleash The Red: 00:00
All Lips Go Blue: 01:07
Love Without Tears: 04:57
I Will Be The End Of You: 08:35
Tears On Tape: 12:08
Into The Night: 15:29
Hearts At War: 19:06
Trapped In Autumn: 22:52
No Love: 24:26
Dawn & Quartered: 27:56
Lucifer's Chorale: 33:09
W.L.S.T.D: 34:28
Kiss The Void: 38:41



All comments from YouTube:

TheAlixium

Thank you HIM for not becoming commercial. Thank you for being one and only of your kind. Today is my birthday and i just cannot stop listening to you guys. 10 years with you and counting,thank you! <3

Luis Andrés González

Not becoming commercial? Today it's not your your birthday, so you must now that HIM was a very commercial band... MTV, national treasure In Finland, gold in USA, Bam Margera's obsession and more plastic stuff... Not a hater here, just an old sensitive fan, totally agree with that one only of your kind (HIM)

Nanatsuki Benio

@Luis Andrés González being commercial and being a low level is different :) HIM were great and will remain great forever

Fernanda

Unleash The Red: 00:00
All Lips Go Blue: 01:07
Love Without Tears: 04:57
I Will Be The End Of You: 08:35
Tears On Tape: 12:08
Into The Night: 15:29
Hearts At War: 19:06
Trapped In Autumn: 22:52
No Love: 24:26
Dawn & Quartered: 27:56
Lucifer's Chorale: 33:09
W.L.S.T.D: 34:28
Kiss The Void: 38:41

Aine O'Dubhthaigh

I love you!! 🔊♥️🔀

GREENS.GARAGE

OMGs I love it when ppl put these list together :) YES!!!!

Damian

much obliged

Jansku

Thanks❤️❤️

DeAnne Hilton

Blessed you shall be. Danke

Charlie Blanc

I really don’t understand why is not available anymore on any other streaming platform, this album is totally amazing 🖤🥹

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