Tears on My Pillow
Little Anthony-Imperials Lyrics
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You don't remember me, but I remember you
'Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you, you
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
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
You (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)
The song "Tears on My Pillow" by Little Anthony & the Imperials is a soulful ballad about heartbreak and the longing for reconciliation. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing somebody they loved dearly. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about a past love who broke his heart in two. He remembers her vividly, but she seems to have forgotten him. He confesses that he is still hurting and shares the image of tears on his pillow as evidence of the pain that she caused him.
As the song progresses, the singer longs for a fresh start with his former lover. He is willing to risk getting hurt again to be with her. He sees love as something profound and more substantial than a mere gadget or toy. It is clear that the singer's heart is full of hope for a second chance, but he is still suffering from the pain that she caused him.
The lyrics of "Tears on My Pillow" are beautifully written and characterized by their emotional depth. The song has stood the test of time and continues to evoke strong emotions from listeners worldwide. Its universal message of love, loss, and hope resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh oh oh)
The singer is expressing anguish and disappointment.
You don't remember me, but I remember you
The singer is lamenting how his love was unrequited and unnoticed.
'Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
The singer recalls how his heart was broken by this love interest not too long ago.
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
The singer describes his ongoing emotional pain from the heartbreak.
Caused by you, you
The singer blames his pain on the person who broke his heart.
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
The singer longs for a chance to start over with this person.
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hand of fate
Despite the heartbreak, the singer is still willing to pursue a relationship with this person and take a chance on fate.
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
The singer is expressing that love is not a trivial thing.
When you find the one you love
The singer imparts that finding love is a deeply fulfilling experience.
She'll fill your heart with joy
The singer describes the happiness and contentment that comes with finding genuine love.
You (oh oh oh)
The singer is directly addressing the person who broke his heart.
You (oh oh oh) you (oh oh oh)
The singer emphasizes the pain he is experiencing, once again directly addressing the person who caused it.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SYLVESTER BRADFORD, AL LEWIS
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Lyrics
You don't remember me
But I remember you
Twas' not so long ago
You broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow
Pain in my heart
Caused by you (oooh, oooh)
(You, oooh oooh)
If we could start a new
I wouldnt hesitate
I'd gladly take you back
And tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow
Pain in my heart
Caused by you (oooh, oooh)
(You, oooh oooh)
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 a new
I wouldnt hesitate
I'd gladly take you back
And tempt the hand of fate
Tears on my pillow
Pain in my heart
Caused by you (oooh, oooh)
(You, oooh oooh)
Ohh...
Songwriters: Al Lewis / Sylvester Bradford
@goodshepherd3438
I was 14 years old back in Montreal QUEBEC the best music
The fifties
Teenager wore so different then
Today.
We fell in love very young
Even myself got married at 17years old and my husband 19years old.
My marriage lasted 45years until he pass away.
From cancer but one day i shall reunite with my beloved husband.
I love him and always will.
Now he is resting with the LORD JESUS
@thevault4946
1960:little Anthony
2019:Lil' Anthony......
@williamcody1385
Lmao
@retroshawty2303
2019: Lil Ant...🐜
@aaronbradley3232
Smh
@jamaicanice1522
Dwl
@jamaicanice1522
Or, Yo Ant
@dmitry5233
no autotune, no stupid mv. just plain talent. the golden age of music.
@pedromunozjimenez
Bueno si lespuedo poner musica
@marcosoliveirasantos3243
👍👏👏👏👏
@vb9043
Musical brilliance