Who Needs Tears
Luke Walton Lyrics
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We’ve forgotten how.
Worlds seem to disappear,
Childhood ends now.
I’m finally losing my mind,
Finally one of them.
Who needs tears,
The world was a happy place,
Filled with honey love.
But now I have to put on a face,
And fake that life’s not rough.
I’m finally losing my mind,
Finally one of them.
Who needs tears,
When you can be blind?
They think we’re acting dumb,
At least we’re expressing something.
I don’t wanna do what’s been done.
I’ve had the realization:
I’m finally losing my mind,
Finally one of them.
Who needs tears,
When you can be blind?
Who needs tears,
When you can be blind?
Luke Walton's song "Who Needs Tears" speaks to the loss of innocence and the difficulty in facing the harsh realities of the world. The first lines, "The clouds speak, but we don’t hear, We’ve forgotten how" set the tone for the entire song. It speaks to the idea that as we grow older, we become more disconnected from the simpler things in life. We forget to stop and listen and appreciate the world around us. The line "Worlds seem to disappear, Childhood ends now" further emphasizes this by saying that as we get older, we lose something that we can never get back.
The chorus of the song, "Who needs tears, When you can be blind?" is a commentary on our tendency to shut out the pain and suffering in the world by simply turning a blind eye. This is a common coping mechanism for many people, but the song suggests that it may not be the healthiest approach in the long run. The line "They think we’re acting dumb, At least we’re expressing something. I don’t wanna do what’s been done" implies that even though society may view this as a form of ignorance, it is a way to cope and express something genuine.
The final lines of the song, "I’m finally losing my mind, Finally one of them. Who needs tears, When you can be blind?" suggests that when we face the harsh realities of the world, it can take a toll on our mental health. This is a common feeling for many people, but it also speaks to the idea that sometimes it is easier to turn a blind eye than to face the truth.
Overall, Luke Walton's "Who Needs Tears" is a powerful commentary on the human experience and the difficulty in facing the harsh realities of the world. It speaks to the loss of innocence and the coping mechanisms that we use to shield ourselves from pain.
Line by Line Meaning
The clouds speak, but we don’t hear,
We are no longer connected with nature or the world around us, and do not hear the important messages being conveyed.
We’ve forgotten how.
Over time, we lost the ability to truly listen to the world around us and understand its importance.
Worlds seem to disappear,
As we become more disconnected, our perception of the world becomes smaller and more narrow-minded.
Childhood ends now.
This sense of disconnection signals the end of our innocence and childhood.
I’m finally losing my mind,
I am reaching a breaking point in my life and am struggling with my mental state.
Finally one of them.
I am finally part of a larger group of people who are also struggling with mental health issues.
Who needs tears,
Crying and expressing emotions is not always necessary or helpful in dealing with mental health issues.
When you can be blind?
Sometimes it is easier to ignore the problems and pretend that everything is fine, rather than facing them head-on.
The world was a happy place,
In the past, the world was filled with joy and love.
Filled with honey love.
The love and happiness that once filled the world was pure and natural.
But now I have to put on a face,
As an adult, I am expected to hide my true feelings and put on a façade of happiness and contentment, even when I am struggling.
And fake that life’s not rough.
I have to pretend that everything is fine, even when life is difficult and challenging.
They think we’re acting dumb,
Many people do not understand or recognize the struggles that come with mental health issues.
At least we’re expressing something.
Despite being misunderstood, it is important to express our emotions and feelings, even if others do not understand them.
I don’t wanna do what’s been done.
I want to break free from the cycle of hiding emotions and pretending that everything is fine.
I’ve had the realization:
I have come to the understanding that there is a better way to deal with mental health issues than hiding our emotions and pretending that everything is fine.
Who needs tears,
Crying and expressing emotions is not always necessary or helpful in dealing with mental health issues.
When you can be blind?
Sometimes it is easier to ignore the problems and pretend that everything is fine, rather than facing them head-on.
Who needs tears,
Crying and expressing emotions is not always necessary or helpful in dealing with mental health issues.
When you can be blind?
Sometimes it is easier to ignore the problems and pretend that everything is fine, rather than facing them head-on.
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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