For the Tears
Honeydogs Lyrics
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Never ends like you planned it
You don't carry a torch for him
The earth was scorched for him
Now you can't forget
It's not the same
It'll change your world
If you let it, for now
You can't see [more]
For the tears
Make sure you get dressed up
You'll never know, if you'll see your Ex there
But he'll finally fade out
'Cause you stayed out too long
It's not the same
It's never better
It'll change your world
If you let it, for now
You can't see more
For the tears
Who, carved the name on your heard board'
Who'
It's true
You can stand it out it's true
Ba ba ba da...
There's the peeing on trees you know
The birds and bees you know
Don't wanna let you go
When they're kicking your tires one day
You're gonna tell 'em 'hey, this car's up for sale'
It's not the same
It's never better
It'll change your world
If you let it, for now
You can't see more
For the tears (x 9)
The Honeydogs' song "For the Tears" is a melancholic piece about a failing relationship and the aftermath of it. The first verse talks about how the relationship started well, but it didn't end as planned. The singer is hurt and bothered because they put so much effort into the relationship, but it still didn't work out. The line "the earth was scorched for him" reinforces the idea that the singer put a lot of effort into their love, but the relationship still came to an end. Despite the hurt, the singer isn't holding out hope for a reunion as they don't carry a torch for their former partner.
The second verse talks about how life after the relationship isn't the same. The singer is having trouble seeing beyond their tears and is struggling to move on. The line "for now, you can't see more for the tears" highlights the singer's sorrowful state. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to move on by getting dressed up and going out, but it's proving difficult as they don't know if they'll see their ex there. Nevertheless, they insist that staying out will help their ex fade away, and they'll eventually be able to move on.
The bridge of the song switches gears a bit, asking who carved the name on the headboard. This line could suggest that the singer and their ex had been living together, but it ended badly, and the singer is left with painful memories. The following lines ("it's true / you can stand it out it's true") could be seen as an encouragement to face the heartache and move on. The final verse ends with a bit of optimism as the singer mentions that, someday, they'll be able to tell someone that their old car is up for sale, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for them finally being able to let go of their past.
Line by Line Meaning
Made out like a bandit
You came out of your relationship in a better position.
Never ends like you planned it
The relationship didn't end the way you expected it to.
You don't carry a torch for him
You don't have lingering feelings for your ex-partner.
The earth was scorched for him
Your world was shattered for him.
Now you can't forget
You can't seem to let go of the past.
It's not the same
Things have changed and will never be as they were before.
It's never better
The situation hasn't improved since the breakup.
It'll change your world
Moving on will have a huge impact on your life.
If you let it, for now
If you can allow yourself to heal and move on, you'll be able to see things more clearly.
You can't see [more]
You can't fully move on or see what life has to offer because of the pain you're holding onto.
For the tears
Because of the emotions you're feeling and holding onto from the relationship.
Make sure you get dressed up
It's important to take care of yourself and put effort into your appearance, even if you're not sure what the night will bring.
You'll never know, if you'll see your Ex there
You're not sure if your ex-partner will be at the event you're attending.
But he'll finally fade out
You're starting to move on and your ex's presence won't have as much of an impact on you anymore.
'Cause you stayed out too long
You're living your life and not letting your ex-partner dictate your actions anymore.
Who, carved the name on your heard board'
Who is responsible for the heartache you're feeling?
Who'
Who is to blame?
It's true
The pain you're experiencing is real and valid.
You can stand it out it's true
You can handle the pain and move forward.
There's the peeing on trees you know
Just like how animals mark their territory, people also have a tendency to hold onto things that represent past relationships.
The birds and bees you know
The world is still moving and changing, and so should you.
Don't wanna let you go
You're still holding onto the memories and emotions from the past relationship.
When they're kicking your tires one day
When people try to bring you down, you need to stand your ground and not let their actions control you.
You're gonna tell 'em 'hey, this car's up for sale'
You're moving on with your life and not letting the opinions or actions of others hold you back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM L. LEVY, NOAH LEVY, THOMAS BORSCHEID, TRENT NORTON
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