Teardrops
Lulu feat. Elton John Lyrics
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Reminds me, baby, of you
I break down and cry
The next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance
Reminds me, baby, of you
I took a crazy chance
Footsteps on the dance floor
Remind me, baby, of you
Teardrops in my eyes
Next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the back room
She cries on every tune, every tune
And the music don't feel like it did
When I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels
Like I felt it with you
When I'm dancing round
Reminds me, baby, of you
I won't let you down
The next time I'll be true, I'll be true
The lyrics in Lulu feat. Elton John's song "Teardrops" describe a person who is feeling very emotional and nostalgic after saying goodbye to someone they love. The repetition of the phrase "reminds me, baby, of you" in the first three verses highlights that everything around them brings back memories of their lost love. The singer confesses that they have let their love down in the past, but the next time they will be true to their significant other.
The chorus of the song "Teardrops" mentions "footsteps on the dance floor" which is a powerful metaphor for the singer's life moving forward without their lover. Even though they try to move on, there is still a lingering sadness in their heart that keeps them from truly being happy. The line "whispers in the back room, she cries on every tune, every tune" is a sad portrayal of someone who is singing about their lost love and feeling heartbroken.
The final verse of the song suggests that the singer's memories of their love are still powerful enough to make them feel emotional even when they are dancing. They promise to never let their love down again and be true to them. Overall, "Teardrops" is a song about heartbreak, regret, and the struggle to move on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I hear good-bye
Whenever I hear good-bye, it reminds me of you, and I become emotional.
Reminds me, baby, of you
I am constantly reminded of you and how we parted.
I break down and cry
The sadness is too much to bear, and I can't help but cry.
The next time I'll be true, yeah
I promise to be sincere to myself and not repeat the mistakes I made in our relationship.
Fever for lost romance
I still have a passion for the romance that we lost.
I took a crazy chance
I took a risk in our relationship and it didn't work out.
The next time I'll be true, I'll be true
I'll be honest and committed in our next relationship.
Footsteps on the dance floor
The noises on the dance floor bring back memories of us being together.
Remind me, baby, of you
I am constantly reminded of you and how we danced together.
Teardrops in my eyes
The sadness still lingers and brings tears to my eyes.
Next time I'll be true, yeah
I promise to be sincere with myself and to not repeat the same mistakes as before.
Whispers in the back room
I can hear whispers in the backroom, which remind me of the secrets we shared together.
She cries on every tune, every tune
I can see her crying, and the sad tunes bring back emotions she may have felt when we parted ways.
And the music don't feel like it did
The music doesn't feel the same as it did when we were together.
When I felt it with you
The music was special when we were together, but it's not the same anymore.
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels
Everything I do or feel now falls short when compared to our time together.
Like I felt it with you
The way I felt when we were together is irreplaceable, and nothing can come close.
When I'm dancing round
I still like to dance, and it reminds me of when we used to dance together.
I won't let you down
If we ever get a second chance, I won't make the same mistakes again.
The next time I'll be true, I'll be true
I'll be faithful and honest in our next relationship, and I won't repeat the mistakes of the past.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAUN STANLEY, VICTORIA ELIZABETH AKPEWRENE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Butterfly-Pax
Thank you ❤ didn't know Lulu sang with Elton. Cool✌
Rosalind Yates
Brilliant
Michele Sorrell
She's performing at Romiley Forum Stockport, Thursday 11th May.
ChrisPBacon3000
Couldn't understand a word. They missed the entire point of the song.