Tears On My Pillow
Johnny Tillotson° Lyrics

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You don't remember me, but I remember you
't was 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

Overall Meaning

" Tears On My Pillow" by Johnny Tillotson is a song about heartbreak and longing for a former lover. The opening lines of the song capture the essence of the lyrics as Tillotson laments about his former lover who broke his heart. He longs for another chance at love, despite the fact that he was hurt once before. The tears on his pillow and pain in his heart are constant reminders of the love he lost.

The lyrics go on to explain that love is not a toy or a gadget but a feeling that fills our hearts with joy when we find the right person. Tillotson is convinced that he has found the right person in his former lover, and given the opportunity, he would gladly take her back. However, his longing for her is overshadowed by the pain she caused him, and he is left with tears on his pillow and a broken heart.

The song is a beautiful representation of the pain and heartache that come with love. It showcases Tillotson's beautiful voice and simple yet powerful lyrics. It is a classic love song that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak and longed for a second chance at love.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't remember me, but I remember you
The singer knows the other person has forgotten about them, but the singer will always remember the other person.

't was not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
The heartbreak caused by the other person feels recent and devastating to the singer.

Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
The singer is still dealing with the emotional pain caused by the other person.

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
The artist is willing to forgive and forget the past and start again with the other person.

I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
The artist is willing to take a chance and tempt fate by starting over with the other person again.

Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
The singer is emphasizing the importance of love and that it should not be taken lightly.

When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
The singer highlights the happiness that love can bring when it is found with the right person.

No, no no no now, no, no no
The artist is in disbelief about feeling this heartbroken and doesn't want to deal with the pain anymore.

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