Tears On My Pillow
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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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 hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you, you, you, you, you

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)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John's song "Tears On My Pillow" are a reflection of the pain and heartbreak that the singer has been through because of a past relationship. The opening lines "You don't remember me, but I remember you, 'twas not so long ago you broke my heart in two" convey the sense of disappointment and loss that the singer is feeling. The memory of the relationship is still vivid in their mind, but the other person has moved on and forgotten about it.


The chorus of the song "Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you" further emphasizes the emotional turmoil that the singer is going through. The repetition of the word "you" shows the intensity of the singer's feelings towards their former lover. The verse "Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy, when you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy" is a reminder that genuine love is not something that can be easily replaced or forgotten. It's a powerful emotion that can bring both happiness and pain.


The final repetition of "you" in the song shows that the singer is still deeply affected by their past relationship. The song is a testament to the fact that love can leave a lasting impression on a person's heart and soul.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't remember me, but I remember you
Although you don't remember me, I still remember you very well.


'Twas not so long ago you broke my heart in two
It wasn't too long ago that you broke my heart into pieces.


Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
My broken heart has caused me to shed many tears and feel so much pain.


Caused by you, you
It's all because of you, only you.


If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
If we had a chance to start again, I wouldn't think twice about it.


I'd gladly take you back and tempt the hands of fate
I would be happy to have you back in my life and risk the unpredictable nature of destiny.


Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love is not something that can be played with or treated as a mere object.


When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
When you find that special person you deeply care for, they will bring much happiness to your life.


Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
My heartache has left me with tears on my pillow and constant emotional pain.


Caused by you, you
You are the one responsible for my misery, solely you.


No, no no no now
I wish to reject any notion of reconciliation.


No, no no no
I firmly decline any attempts for us to rekindle our relationship.


You you you you you (You)
I perceive you as the root of my suffering, and I cannot overlook that fact even once.




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