Tears On My Pillow
Imperial Lyrics


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(Oh oh oh)
You don't remember me, but I remember you
'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 hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you

Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
When you find the one you love
She'll fill your heart with joy

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you

You (oh oh oh)




You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)

Overall Meaning

In "Tears On My Pillow," Imperial conveys the painful experience of a broken heart and the subsequent longing for a lost love. The lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia as the singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing may not remember them, but they still vividly remember the heartbreak that was caused. The metaphor of tears on their pillow and the pain in their heart encapsulate the emotional turmoil caused by this lost love.


The second verse implies a desire to reconcile and start over, signifying a willingness to take the person back despite the hurt they caused. The mention of "tempting the hand of fate" suggests a recognition of the risks involved in giving love another chance. Despite the pain endured, there remains a lingering hope of a fresh start and rekindling the flame of love.


The chorus emphasizes the depth of the pain felt, highlighting that love cannot be trivialized as a mere gadget or toy. It is a powerful emotion that, when reciprocated by the right person, can bring immense joy. However, when love is lost or betrayed, it brings about profound sorrow.


In conclusion, "Tears On My Pillow" is a heartfelt expression of a broken heart's longing for a lost love and the willingness to overcome the pain in order to have another chance at love.


Line by Line Meaning

(Oh oh oh)
Expressing a feeling of pain and longing


You don't remember me, but I remember you
Although you have forgotten about me, I still hold memories of you


'Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
It hasn't been much time since you shattered my heart into pieces


Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Crying myself to sleep, feeling immense sorrow


Caused by you, you
The source of my pain is none other than you


If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
Given the chance to begin again, I would not have any doubts


I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
I would willingly reconcile with you, defying any unforeseen consequences


Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love is not a mere object or plaything


When you find the one you love
Once you discover that special someone


She'll fill your heart with joy
They will bring immense happiness to your heart


You (oh oh oh)
Referring affectionately to the person being addressed


You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)
Continuing to address the same person with endearment




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sylvester Bradford, Al Lewis

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@goodshepherd3438

I was 14 years old back in Montreal QUEBEC the best music
The fifties
Teenager wore so different then
Today.
We fell in love very young
Even myself got married at 17years old and my husband 19years old.
My marriage lasted 45years until he pass away.
From cancer but one day i shall reunite with my beloved husband.
I love him and always will.
Now he is resting with the LORD JESUS



@lucass8135

You don't remember me, but I remember you
'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 hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
When you find the one you love
She'll fill your heart with joy
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you
You (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh), you (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)



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@anthonystephenson3521

Music like these made me wish i was born in the 50's, 60's or 70's but then i remembered im black..... oh well good era of music.

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Anthony Stephenson My thoughts exactly such an amazing time

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Look up Sidney Bechet's wedding. Depends where and when.

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i'm just welsh, i open my mouth and its all over. no homies for me.

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Preach 🤣 We weren’t welcome in the 50’s.

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