The band had its genesis when long-time Statesmen Quartet member Jake Hess retired from that band on December 7, 1963.[1] Hess wanted to start a new group recognized as "king" of the Southern gospel field and thought the "Imperials" would be a good moniker. After getting the go-ahead from Marion Snider for permission to use the name (Snider had previously operated an Imperial Quartet named after its sponsor Imperial Sugar), he gathered together pianist Henry Slaughter from the Weatherford Quartet,ex-Oak Ridge Boys baritone Gary McSpadden, the Weatherford Quartet's bass singer Armond Morales and Speer Family tenor Sherrill (Shawn) Neilsen to join him.[2] Signing with Benson Records subsidiary Skylite, the group had a busy first year releasing 4 albums in 1964.
Tears On My Pillow
Imperials 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 hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you,
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 hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
Oh wo wo wo you you
[Fade]
Wo oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Tears On My Pillow by The Imperials express a feeling of heartbreak and longing for a lost love. The singer begins by acknowledging that the person who broke their heart may not even remember them anymore but they still remember the pain caused. The chorus repeats the phrase "tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you" emphasizing the emotional impact of the situation.
The second verse expresses a desire to start anew and "tempt the hand of fate" by taking the person back. However, the singer recognizes that love is not something trivial or superficial, it's not a gadget or a toy. When you find true love, it fills your heart with joy. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the lingering pain caused by the lost love.
Overall, the lyrics of the song evoke a feeling of nostalgia and heartbreak, while also recognizing the beauty and importance of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't remember me, but I remember you
Though you may have forgotten me, I cannot forget you
'twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
It wasn't too long ago when you caused me immense emotional pain
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
My heart has been left shattered by the actions you took, leading to tears on my pillow and pain in my heart
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
If given the chance, I would not think twice about starting over with you
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
I am willing to take a risk and give us another chance, even if it means tempting destiny
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love is not something to be taken lightly or treated as a mere object
When you find the one you love, she'll fill your heart with joy
True love brings immense happiness and fulfillment to one's heart
Oh wo wo wo you you
A vocable expressing the singer's emotions towards the person addressed in the song
Wo oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
A haunting refrain which lingers as a reminder of the pain of lost love
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: SYLVESTER BRADFORD, AL LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mikealvitre6396
I was born in 49 . Still alive and kicking.. i remember the day this song came out ..
@katherinegates1559
🥰 Me too...Born 1947 and still listening today. Thank God for all our great memories....They will last Forever.💞✌️
@jagergauge1518
@@katherinegates1559 im was born in 2007 im 14 now and love this song I discovered old music by my self and im now in love with it
@jessedylan6162
Me too!! A 49'er for life.. Long life to you and yours... Thanks for your post.
@JaneDoe-uy8yk
Me...born in 46 and how I used to dance to this beautiful song. Lovely memories 💕💕💕
@rowmagnvs
You are lucky sir
@avg_nila
Am I the only one around here who like both oldies and "todays music"? Seriously. People act like its a sin to like one over the other.
@blitzkriegazteca642
TODAY'S MUSIC IS SHIT. PERIOD
@artbiles9193
Same
@Idol_Na
oldies are the best compared to these so called...