Tears On My Pillow
John Trevolta/Olivia Newtron-John Lyrics
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you don't remember me,
but i remember you,
it was not so long ago,
you broke my heart in two,
tears on my pillow
if we could start a new
I wouldn't hesitate,
I'd gladly take you back
and test the hands 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
to fill your heart with joy
if we could start a new
I wouldn't hesitate,
I'd gladly take you back
and test the hands of fate
tears on my pillow
pain in my heart caused by you
you
The lyrics of "Tears on My Pillow" by Johnny Tillotson, performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, express the emotions of heartbreak and longing for a lost love. The singer recounts a past relationship where their heart was broken by the person they are addressing. The lyrics indicate that the person they are speaking to may not remember them, but the wounds of the heartbreak are still fresh in the singer's mind.
The line "you don't remember me, but i remember you" suggests that the singer's memory of the relationship is still vivid, whereas the other person has moved on and forgotten about it. The pain caused by the heartbreak is evident in the lines "tears on my pillow, pain in my heart caused by you." The tears and emotional distress are a result of the hurt inflicted by the other person.
The singer expresses a willingness to start anew with the person who broke their heart. They mention that if given the chance, they wouldn't hesitate to take the person back and "test the hands of fate." This implies that despite the pain they endured, they are still open to giving love another chance and rekindling the relationship.
Overall, "Tears on My Pillow" conveys the sadness, longing, and hope that can arise from a broken heart. It illustrates the singer's deep emotional connection to the person and their willingness to forgive and give love another chance.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing a deep sigh or a feeling of sadness.
you don't remember me,
You don't have any recollection of our past connection.
but i remember you,
But I have vivid memories of you.
it was not so long ago,
It wasn't an extended period of time in the past.
you broke my heart in two,
You shattered my heart and caused immense pain.
tears on my pillow
Crying silently with tears falling on my pillow.
pain in my heart caused by you.
Enduring emotional anguish due to your actions.
if we could start a new
If we had the opportunity to begin again.
I wouldn't hesitate,
I wouldn't have any doubts or delays.
I'd gladly take you back
I would willingly accept you back into my life.
and test the hands of fate
And challenge destiny to see what it brings.
love is not a gadget
Love is not a mere object or device.
love is not a toy
Love is not something to play with or discard.
when you find the one you love
When you discover the person who truly captures your heart.
to fill your heart with joy
To bring immense happiness and contentment to your heart.
tears on my pillow
Crying silently with tears falling on my pillow.
pain in my heart caused by you
Enduring emotional anguish due to your actions.
you
Referring to the person who caused the pain and heartbreak.
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Bobby Peralta
I love this song and all the songs from Grease
Robd1
Travolta at his coolness!
Taco AlPastor
I love this song and choreography
Melanie 54
The best scenes of the movie are the prom ones!😌
Presbyterian girl
My favorite era that l never lived through. I love this music
George Ward
It’s such a feel good movie
Nisa Jessica
The movie that nothing can compare...
Grease 1 & Grease 2 ❤❤
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laminage
This was also one of many Songs by Little Anthony & The Imperials. Others were Going Out Of My Head, and Hurts So Bad that was later covered by Linda Rondstadt and Luther Vandross. Eve Arden would later guest star on Falcon Crest and Lorenzo Lamas and Ana Alicia would kick the door open for the next generation of Latin Actors on Soaps.