Don't Waste Your Tears
Joshua Hedley Lyrics
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You'll move on in time and we'll both love again
This hurts me just like you, but we both have to do
What's best for us in the long run but until then
Don't cry for me, you'll be better off alone
Let's just be glad things were good when they were
We both tried our best, but it wasn't good enough
Too many times I lied just to keep you by my side
I led you along like a puppet on a string
And now I set you free, that's where you deserve to be
To find another man to give you what you need
So don't cry for me, you'll be better off alone
Let's just be glad things were good when they were
We both tried our best, but it wasn't good enough
Don't waste your tears, you'll regret them in the end
Don't waste your tears, you'll regret them in the end
The song "Don't Waste Your Tears" by Joshua Hedley tackles the emotional complexity that often comes with ending a relationship. The first verse explores the anguish that both parties experience when separating, yet acknowledges that it is ultimately for the best. Despite knowing that he is doing the right thing by leaving, the singer still feels the weight of the pain that they must endure in the short term.
The chorus provides some perspective to the situation, with the singer encouraging his partner to move on and not dwell on the hurt. He recognizes that their time together was not all bad, and they should remember the good times and be grateful for them. The second verse expresses some remorse, with the singer admitting to leading his partner along with lies and manipulation. However, he recognizes that she deserves to find someone who will treat her better and gives her the space to do so. The chorus reinforces the message that tears shed now will only be regrets in the end.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet message of moving on and finding closure after a relationship ends. It acknowledges the pain, but also emphasizes the importance of recognizing when it's time to let go and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It isn't right I know, but I still have to go
I understand that leaving you is wrong, but it's something I have to do
You'll move on in time and we'll both love again
Eventually, you'll get over me and we'll both find love again
This hurts me just like you, but we both have to do
Leaving you is not easy for me either, but it's something we have to do
What's best for us in the long run but until then
Although it's painful now, we're doing what's best for our future
Don't cry for me, you'll be better off alone
Don't shed tears for me, being alone is better for you
Let's just be glad things were good when they were
We should appreciate the good times we shared together
We both tried our best, but it wasn't good enough
We put in effort, but it wasn't enough to make the relationship work
Don't waste your tears, you'll regret them in the end
Don't cry for me, it's not worth it in the long run
Too many times I lied just to keep you by my side
I deceived you multiple times to make you stay with me
I led you along like a puppet on a string
I controlled the relationship and manipulated you to stay
And now I set you free, that's where you deserve to be
I'm letting you go, because you deserve to be free
To find another man to give you what you need
You will find someone who can give you the love and care you deserve
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Joshua Hedley
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