Tears on My Pillow
Kylie Minogue 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

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back
And tempt the hand 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
She'll fill your heart with joy

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back
And tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you

Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you
Caused by you




Caused by you
Caused by you

Overall Meaning

Kylie Minogue's song, "Tears on My Pillow," expresses the feelings of the singer after being heartbroken by someone she loved. The lyrics suggest that the person who broke her heart does not remember her, but she remembers the pain and heartbreak caused by them. The lines, "T'was not so long ago, you broke my heart in two", shows that the memory is still fresh even though a little time has passed.


The chorus, "Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you," sums up the emotion felt by the singer. The tears on her pillow are an indication of the hurt and pain she is feeling inside. The line "if we could start anew," suggests that she still longs to be with the person who hurt her. The singer is willing to give another chance, without hesitation, because she still feels love for this person. It also suggests that the singer is blaming the person for breaking her heart, which is why she's feeling so much pain and sadness.


Further, the artist downplays the idea of love being a gadget or a toy. Love is not something you use and dispose of; it's real and should be taken seriously. The lyrics suggest that when you love someone, it brings joy to your heart. The final repetition of the line, "Caused by you," reminds the listener that the pain she is experiencing is because of that person, and she cannot escape it.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't remember me, but I remember you
We once had a relationship where I played a significant role, but you now don't even recall me.


T'was not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
My emotional wounds inflicted by you are still fresh and have not yet healed.


Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
My sorrow and anguish caused by you is penetrating deep inside me, leaving me heartbroken.


Caused by you
It is not simply a matter of circumstance that I am in pain, you specifically caused it.


If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
Despite the hurt you have caused me, I still have strong feelings for you and would be willing to give us another chance.


I'd gladly take you back
My affection for you is still strong enough for me to disregard the past pain and welcome you back into my life.


And tempt the hand of fate
Giving our relationship another shot seems like a risk, but it is one that I am willing to take in order to be with you.


Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love is not something that can be played with or manipulated, it is a genuine emotion that requires sincerity.


When you find the one you love
True love is difficult to come by and must be cherished when it is found.


She'll fill your heart with joy
The love of your life will bring you immense gratification and satisfaction.


Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
The agony and torment that you have imposed upon me is still a present reality.


Caused by you
You are the one responsible for my broken heart and despair.


Caused by you
Your actions and behavior led to all the tears and misery that I am experiencing.


Caused by you
It is you who initiated the chain of events that led to my sharp distress and discomfort.




Lyrics © Royalty Network, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SYLVESTER BRADFORD, AL LEWIS

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@wiggie666

kylie minogue is so pretty

@bogohe

My sister used to love this song when we were kids- she passed away in 1996 in a boat accident on her way back from High School graduation- I cry every time I listen to this song! Until we meet again my lovely sis Meg!

@rayyana.8538

May she rest in peace. Very sad for your loss.

@bogohe

@@rayyana.8538 Thank you.

@fabi05040

😘😘😘❤🌹

@kennethdrewary1094

Keep the memories. The time to worry is when you don't cry. Be strong

@cosulbunicii9362

so sorry :-(

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@user-pl8ej3so6m

Her beauty and elegance on this video is timeless. This song always takes me down the memory lane. Takes me back. But sometimes it's painful to notice time has flied so quickly.

@Krtek867

I have 180 cm, she has 152. Kylie is smurff:-) Smurfette:-)

@michalush365

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are butiful......i so love your song

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