Andrews formed the doo-wop group Lee Andrews & the Hearts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1953. Four years later, their hits started coming: Chess Records picked up their first hits, “Long Lonely Nights” and “Teardrops” in 1957. Another hit, “Try the Impossible,” came out in 1958, after the group had moved to United Artists.
Lee Andrews' son is Ahmir Khalib Thompson, a musician who uses the stage name ?uestlove as part of the well known Philadelphia based group The Roots and in his solo career.
Tear Drops
Lee Andrews Lyrics
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My tears are like crystals, they cover my window pane
I'm thinking of our lost romance and how it should have been
Oh if we only could start over again
I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
I was wrong to take a chance with somebody new
I sit in my room looking out at the rain
My tears are like crystals, they cover my window pane I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
Oh I long to do the things we used to do
I'm lonely and I'm blue yet I'll try to get along
Without you
Teardrops, teardrops, teardrops
I have to gain faith, hope and charity
God only knows the girl who will love me
Oh if we only could start over
Again
These lyrics from Lee Andrews & The Hearts' song "Tear Drops" depict a remorseful lover sitting alone in their room, watching the rain and feeling as though their tears are like the droplets on the windowpane. The singer acknowledges their mistake of leaving their lover for somebody new and is plagued by thoughts of what could have been if they could start over again. They express a deep longing to do the things they used to do with their former partner, even though they know they will never be forgiven.
The lyrics convey a sense of regret and heartbreak, as the singer comes to terms with the fact that their actions have caused irreversible damage to their relationship. The repetition of the word "teardrops" emphasizes the depth of their sadness and the weight of their remorse. Despite their loneliness and despair, the singer hopes to find love again someday, acknowledging that it is up to fate to determine who will truly love and accept them.
"Teardrops" offers a poignant commentary on the complexity of human relationships and the consequences of our choices. It highlights the fragility of love and the difficulty of repairing it once broken.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit in my room looking out at the rain
Lee Andrews is sitting in his room, staring into the rain outside his window.
My tears are like crystals, they cover my window pane
Lee Andrews is crying and his tears have created a layer of droplets on the glass of the window.
I'm thinking of our lost romance and how it should have been
Lee Andrews is reminiscing over his failed relationship and reflecting on how it could have turned out better.
Oh if we only could start over again
Lee Andrews wishes he could have a second chance to make things right.
I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
Lee Andrews is aware that his former partner will never forgive him for leaving.
I was wrong to take a chance with somebody new
Lee Andrews admits that he made a mistake by cheating on his former partner.
I sit in my room looking out at the rain
Lee Andrews is still sitting in his room, staring out the window even as it continues to rain.
My tears are like crystals, they cover my window pane
Lee Andrews is still crying and the droplets on his window have not yet cleared.
I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
Lee Andrews is reiterating that his former partner will never forgive him for leaving.
Oh I long to do the things we used to do
Despite everything that has happened, Lee Andrews still misses the good times he shared with his former partner.
I'm lonely and I'm blue yet I'll try to get along
Lee Andrews is feeling sad and depressed, but he will try to move on.
Without you
Lee Andrews knows he must try to move on without his former partner.
Teardrops, teardrops, teardrops
Lee Andrews repeats the word 'teardrops' to emphasize the intensity of his emotions.
I have to gain faith, hope and charity
Lee Andrews knows he needs to regain his faith in love, his hope for the future, and his charitable spirit.
God only knows the girl who will love me
Lee Andrews is uncertain about who will love him in the future and leaves it up to fate and divine intervention.
Oh if we only could start over
Lee Andrews reiterates his desire for a fresh start with his former partner.
Again
Lee Andrews repeats the word 'again' to further emphasize his wish for a second chance.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Roba Music, CARLIN AMERICA INC, EMI Music Publishing, ANIRAF INC
Written by: LUKE ALEXANDER BROWN, JAMES NEIL DAVIS, MARK RICHARD GORDON, ADAM JAMES MOTTLEY, JOSEPH MATTHEW WATKINSON
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@BitchinMusic-sc2lo
Oh, how I love, love, love this song. It brings back so many memories. In my search I kept getting "Lonely Teardrops", but I kept at it until I found it. OMG, this is the bomb!
@Risteard156
The good old days may be gone but not forgotten 😊
@bobdillon5373
I Remember Playing This Song Like 50 Times in My Bed room My Father wasRwady to Break the Record I Played It So Loud Could hear it In Living Room Saw Lee and Hearts In Person Great Time And Fr.m Philly Like Me Bobby D
@williesayulita
One of the all time great vocals - not bad lyrics either
@kathleenjohnson9847
One of the best songs by Lee Andrews and the Hearts. They were fabulous. They sang songs for the broken-hearted.
@davidracette7845
This song sends chills
@curtiswilson8978
I love this song so much every time I hear it I sing it I'll sing it a thousand times if I hear it a thousand times beautiful song. Never gets old.
@luckyskittles5007
I'm 75 and a Philly guy (born and raised) this particular Lee Andrews song just takes me right back to late grade school and high school. Lee Andrews and the Hearts had such great harmony. Good to dance to and good to "make out" to. I only saw Lee Andrews perform a show once. At that time the "Hearts" were two female back up singers. It was the early 70s and they were at a club in Hamilton, NJ (north of Trenton). I think the name of the place was DeNardo's or DiNucci's (I don't remember). A DJ from WTTM Trenton, Sal T, used to put the shows together. Sal T is in Florida these days
@bobdillon5373
One Of best Songs Ever Listen to it 30 times in A Row my Father Took Recorder away frm me Miss You
@MJP160
Perfect