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.
Teardrops
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
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
The song "Teardrops" by Lee Andrews & The Hearts is a heart-wrenching ballad about lost love and the pain of regret. The lyrics describe the singer sitting alone in his room, watching the rain fall outside while his tears blur his window pane. He thinks back on his lost romance and what could have been if they had only started over again.
The singer acknowledges his mistake of leaving his lover for someone else, and he knows that she may never forgive him for it. He longs to return to the way things were before, but he also accepts that he must try to move on without her. The chorus repeats the word "teardrops" as a poignant reminder of the sorrow and pain that the singer is feeling.
The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a deep sense of emotion that is universal and relatable. The mournful melody and slow tempo add to the melancholic mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit in my room looking out at the rain
Sitting alone in my room, I am staring at the raindrops outside my window, lost in thought.
My tears are like crystals, they cover my window pane
As tears are rolling down my face, they are coating and clouding up the glass of the window.
I'm thinking of our lost romance and how it should have been
My mind is occupied with memories of our past love story and how it could have been perfect.
Oh if we only could start over again
I yearn for a fresh start, wishing to relive our relationship with a better outcome.
I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
I acknowledge that you will never forgive me for leaving you for someone else.
I was wrong to take a chance with somebody new
I made a mistake by taking a risk on someone else and leaving you behind.
I know you never forgive me dear, for running out on you
I am aware that you will always hold a grudge against me for choosing to leave you.
Oh I long to do the things we used to do
I miss the special things we used to do together and I yearn to experience them again.
I'm lonely and I'm blue yet I'll try to get along
Even though I am feeling lonely and sad, I will try my best to cope and move on.
Without you
I am struggling to go on with life without your presence and love.
Teardrops, teardrops, teardrops
My tears keep flowing and won't stop anytime soon.
I have to gain faith, hope and charity
I need to find a way to gain back my belief, optimism, and kindness.
God only knows the girl who will love me
I have to put my trust in destiny for who will come to love and accept me in the future.
Oh if we only could start over again
I still hold onto the hope of starting anew, and this thought still lingers in my mind.
Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDREW GOLD, GRAHAM KEITH GOLDMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gary9426
One of the greatest doo wop ballads...a true classic.
@hollywoodjoe123
YES INDEED- - A GRETA BALLAD - - AND A GREAT GROUP - - LEE ANDREWS AND THE HEARTS - - FOREVER - - !
@BitchinMusic-sc2lo
9/11/24: This song never goes out of style in my book. Still love it till this day.
@traceywilliams3166
So awesome listening to this song! Lee Andrews Thompson was my cousin on my Mom's side. Did you all know that his son is QuestLove? I miss my cousin!
@phyllismarony8948
Just found out like 5 minutes ago he was Quest Love's dad. So cool. Grew up listening to his wonderful music and now I'm enjoying his son.😊
@michaelpietrzak7164
Beautiful song
@charitabarnes7641
Wow that’s decent I didn’t know that about him and quest being related. Thomas Curry AKA “Butch” The first one sitting down was my grandmothers brother. My great uncle!! I loved him and miss him too ❤❤❤❤
@Lfg117
Legends. Thank u. I luv the old school artists who came up sangin' on the corner - my fav' group of artists of all time (tho funk is my fav' music).
@Lfg117
@@charitabarnes7641🔥
@niccoarcadia4179
The song opening, 'I sit in my room looking out at the rain'..is ever etched in my mind and heart!