Tears On My Pillow
McGuire Sisters Lyrics
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But I remember you.
'Twas not so long ago,
You broke my heart into.
Chorus:
Tears on my pillow,
Pain in my heart,
O-O-O-O-O you
If we could start anew,
I wouldn't hesitate.
I'd gladly take you back,
And tempt the hand of fate.
Chorus:
Tears on my...
Love is not a gadget,
Love is not a toy.
When you find the one you love,
He'll(She'll) fill your hear with joy!
(Verse 2 repeat up 1/2 step)
Chorus: (Then fade with O-O-O-O,
Yoo-o-o-o-o-o.)
The song "Tears On My Pillow" by the McGuire Sisters is a classic heartbreak ballad that deals with lost love and the pain it can bring. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer addressing an ex-lover who may not even remember them. Despite this, the singer remembers everything about their past relationship, particularly the sorrowful way that it ended. The song is an emotional depiction of the hurt and pain of a broken heart.
The chorus of the song continues to express the singer's pain as they sing about tears on their pillow and the anguish in their heart that was caused by their former love. However, despite their heartache, the singer still longs to be with their lost love. They declare that if they had the chance to start again, they wouldn't hesitate to take their lost love back and risk the unpredictable nature of fate.
Overall, "Tears On My Pillow" is a song that captures the intense emotions of love, loss, and heartbreak in a way that both timeless and relatable. Its simple yet poignant lyrics and melody have helped make it a classic of the pop ballad genre.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't remember me,
You have forgotten me,
But I remember you.
But I still remember you.
'Twas not so long ago,
It wasn't too distant in the past,
You broke my heart into.
You shattered my heart into tiny pieces.
Tears on my pillow,
I have shed tears on my pillow,
Pain in my heart,
My heart is in pain,
Caused by you.
It was caused by you.
O-O-O-O-O you
Oh, you!
If we could start anew,
If we could start again,
I wouldn't hesitate.
I wouldn't be uncertain.
I'd gladly take you back,
I would happily have you back,
And tempt the hand of fate.
And risk my destiny.
Love is not a gadget,
Love is not a device,
Love is not a toy.
Love is not a plaything.
When you find the one you love,
When you find the person you love,
He'll(She'll) fill your hear with joy!
They will fill your heart with happiness!
Contributed by Addison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.