A Million Tears
Kasey Chambers Lyrics


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Take my hand
Break my stride
Make me smile
For every time I've cried

Hold my heart
In the palm of your hand
Don't listen to it breakin'
Just listen to the band

Do you wanna ride in my car
Its parked out on the street
Or just stay with me a while
Before I fall asleep
Take these tears
Wash your skin
I'm havin' trouble breathin'
Since you walked in

My hands are tied
My head is reelin'
My eyes have cried
A million tears
From wishin' you were here

All my life
I've welcomed pain
I've made up more excuses
To bring it back again

Now I'm here
And I'll drink to the shame




I'll drink to the madness
That made me this way

Overall Meaning

In Kasey Chambers's song A Million Tears, the lyrics convey the emotions of someone who has experienced heartbreak and is longing for someone they miss deeply. The first stanza establishes the tone of the song, as the singer asks the listener to take their hand, break their stride, and make them smile to replace the tears they have shed. The second stanza asks for the listener to hold their heart, but not to listen to it breaking, instead, to listen to the band. This suggests that the only way to move past heartbreak is to distract oneself from the pain.


The chorus repeats the same idea of the singer's immense sadness, as they sing about how their hands are tied, their head is reeling, and their eyes have cried a million tears from wishing the person they miss was there. The bridge then delves deeper into the singer's psyche, revealing that all their life, they have welcomed pain and made excuses to bring it back, creating a cycle of heartbreak.


Overall, A Million Tears is a poignant song that captures the essence of heartbreak and longing. It emphasizes the importance of finding distractions, such as listening to music, to move forward from emotional trauma.


Line by Line Meaning

Take my hand
Come alongside me and support me through this difficult time.


Break my stride
Distract me from the pain and setbacks I'm currently facing.


Make me smile
Bring joy into my life and help me forget the sadness that has consumed me.


For every time I've cried
Acknowledge the pain I've experienced and help me move past it.


Hold my heart
Take care of my emotional well-being and handle my heart with care.


In the palm of your hand
Take control of the situation and guide me through it in a loving way.


Don't listen to it breakin'
Ignore the sound of my heart breaking, and instead focus on moving forward.


Just listen to the band
Ignore the pain and focus on the music and joy in life.


Do you wanna ride in my car
Come with me on this journey, which may include both happiness and pain.


Its parked out on the street
The journey is waiting for us, just outside the door.


Or just stay with me a while
If you're not ready to embark on the journey, just stay with me and provide comfort for a little while.


Before I fall asleep
Let me rest and find solace from the pain in a peaceful slumber.


Take these tears
Acknowledge my sadness and take it from me, either by comforting me or by sharing in it.


Wash your skin
My tears are a reminder of my pain, so please wash them away and help me start anew.


I'm havin' trouble breathin'
My pain is overwhelming, and I'm having trouble coping.


Since you walked in
But your presence is helping me calm down and find strength.


My hands are tied
I feel powerless to change my situation on my own.


My head is reelin'
My thoughts are spiraling out of control and I'm struggling to think clearly.


My eyes have cried
I've experienced an incredible amount of pain and sadness that has left me feeling drained.


A million tears
The pain I've experienced feels infinite and endless.


From wishin' you were here
I miss you and wish you were here to comfort me through this difficult time.


All my life
Throughout my entire existence.


I've welcomed pain
I've become accustomed to dealing with pain and accepting it as a part of my life.


I've made up more excuses
I've found ways to justify the pain and convince myself that it's necessary for growth or that I deserve it.


To bring it back again
Rather than seeking out happiness and joy, I've unconsciously invited pain back into my life.


Now I'm here
Despite my struggles, I'm present in the moment and facing my hardships head on.


And I'll drink to the shame
I'll confront my past mistakes and take responsibility for my actions, even if it's painful.


I'll drink to the madness
I'll acknowledge the chaotic nature of my life and the tumultuous journey I'm on.


That made me this way
I'll accept that my past experiences, both joyful and painful, have crafted me into the person I am today.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHAMBERS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Michael Ellis

Take my hand
Break my stride
Make me smile
For every time I've cried
Hold my heart
In the palm of your hand
Don't listen to it breakin'
Just listen to the band

Do you want to ride in my car?
It's parked out on the street
Or just stay with me a while
Before I fall asleep
Take these tears
Wash your skin
I'm havin' trouble breathin'
Since you walked in

My hands are tied
My head is reelin'
My eyes have cried
A million tears
From wishin' you were here

All my life
I've welcomed pain
I've made up more excuses
To bring it back again
Now I'm here
And I'll drink to the shame
I'll drink to the madness
That made me this way

My hands are tied
My head is reelin'
My eyes have cried
A million tears
From wishin' you were here

Take these tears
Wash your skin
I'm havin' trouble breathin'
Since you walked in



All comments from YouTube:

Michael Ellis

Take my hand
Break my stride
Make me smile
For every time I've cried
Hold my heart
In the palm of your hand
Don't listen to it breakin'
Just listen to the band

Do you want to ride in my car?
It's parked out on the street
Or just stay with me a while
Before I fall asleep
Take these tears
Wash your skin
I'm havin' trouble breathin'
Since you walked in

My hands are tied
My head is reelin'
My eyes have cried
A million tears
From wishin' you were here

All my life
I've welcomed pain
I've made up more excuses
To bring it back again
Now I'm here
And I'll drink to the shame
I'll drink to the madness
That made me this way

My hands are tied
My head is reelin'
My eyes have cried
A million tears
From wishin' you were here

Take these tears
Wash your skin
I'm havin' trouble breathin'
Since you walked in

Chantal Said

I kind of forgot this song existed and then I found a print out of guitar tabs in an old binder. It really brings up some memories for me. This whole album is great.

Montana Lipscombe

love this song so much

Montana Lipscombe

Love this song

Jodie

This needs to be on karaoke on YouTube!

MM B

Profound. ❤❤❤❤

Black Rider

Wonderfully painful.

EmmyEileen

days of our lives summer 2002 last blast

JohnSydney225

:)

2Sweet

The emergency services show Third Watch introduced me to this song over a decade ago. If you haven't seen the show, check it out.

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