It Will End In Tears
Philip Selway Lyrics
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Well hey for you
You stole the show
Back from the cold
Did you miss me?
Bet you stayed in all the time
Remember me?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Where have you been?
What made you leave?
I'm still waiting impatiently
You and I side by side
Always missing
One for rain and one for shine
Remember me?
I used to be something didn't I?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
We just crossed a line, we just crossed a line.
The lyrics to Philip Selway's "It Will End In Tears" are full of conflicting emotions and a sense of longing for something lost. Selway seems to be addressing somebody who has returned after being away for a while and is welcoming them back, but also acknowledging that things have changed. He seems to feel a sense of bitterness, which he tries to overcome by telling the other person not to be bitter. He describes himself as somebody who used to be important, but who now realizes that it's not his time anymore and he will be leaving soon. There's a feeling of sadness and regret in the lyrics, as Selway seems to be longing for a past that can never be recovered.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as Selway warns the other person not to continue down a path that will end in tears. He acknowledges that there's a line that they've crossed, but it's not clear what that line might be. Perhaps it's a reference to a romantic relationship that has gone sour, or maybe it's a metaphor for something else entirely. What is clear is that Selway is trying to warn the other person about the consequences of their actions, even as he acknowledges that he won't be sorry when those consequences come to pass.
Overall, "It Will End In Tears" is a powerful and emotional song that explores themes of loss, regret, and the passage of time. The lyrics are ambiguous enough to allow for multiple interpretations, but they all share a sense of sadness and longing that is deeply affecting.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome back hang out the flags I'm not bitter
I'm happy to see you again, so let's celebrate without any resentment.
Well hey for you
Congratulations to you on your success.
You stole the show
You dominated the attention and admiration of others.
Back from the cold
You've returned from a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Did you miss me?
I wonder if you thought of me during your absence.
Bet you stayed in all the time
I imagine you avoided going out and kept to yourself.
Remember me?
Do you recall who I am?
I used to be something didn't I?
I had a significant role or status at a prior time.
But it's not my time now
However, my time of prominence or importance has now passed.
I'll be leaving
I am departing or moving on.
Stay inside
Please don't try to follow me or change my mind about leaving.
I hate goodbyes
I feel emotional and unhappy when saying farewell.
Don't be bitter now
Please don't let anger or resentment spoil our memories or relationship.
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
We could have enjoyed a cozy and sheltered life together, but now it's too late.
Where have you been?
I am curious about your whereabouts and what you've experienced.
What made you leave?
I wonder what caused you to depart from me or our shared situation.
I'm still waiting impatiently
I'm eager and anxious to hear from you or be reunited with you.
You and I side by side
We used to be close and supportive allies or partners.
Always missing
However, we always lacked or needed something to be truly happy or successful.
One for rain and one for shine
One of us was prepared for challenging situations, and the other was meant for cheerful occasions.
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
I strongly advise you not to continue or pursue this, as it will likely result in sadness and regret.
We just crossed a line, we just crossed a line.
We have exceeded a boundary or limit, and there may be serious consequences.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Philip James Selway
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
André Arcela
Welcome back hang out the flags I'm not bitter
Well hey for you
You stole the show
Back from the cold
Did you miss me?
Bet you stayed in all the time
Remember me?
I used to be something didn't I?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Where have you been?
What made you leave?
I'm still waiting impatiently
You and I side by side
Always missing
One for rain and one for shine
Remember me?
I used to be something didn't I?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
We just crossed a line, we just crossed a line.
Autores de la canción: Philip James Selway
EyMeng
I'm thinking of Dark Side of the Moon and later, when their studio tricks were used to convey broader and more diverse themes than psychedelia.
For me, the drum fills hearken to a different less poppy style of rock, and the strings are arranged more loosely than any pop song.
Pop pop form is verse, prechorus, chorus, verse, prechorus, chorus, bridge, chorus
this is verse, B section, verse, B section, chorus
I am being extremely anal and subjective, but my opinion remains firm.
Micah Buzan ANIMATION
I loved his first album, but man he has really grown as a songwriter. These new songs are really powerful.
Craig Brown
Agreed - I love the use of the "Weather house" allegory all the way through the song ("Back from the cold, did you miss me?, bet you stayed in all the time", "but it's not my time now, I'll be leaving, stay inside", "you and I, side by side, always missing, one for rain and one for shine") - even the video alludes to it.
It's a bit of a an emotive heart pull to finish, but I was always a sucker for strings and strong backing vocals...
K-leb
Totally different to, say, Thom's solo stuff. Radiohead has a great selection of band members.
ToneGarvey
Try to listen to it without thinking of Thom or Radiohead.
Creative Drive
On repeat right now. Beautiful track.
André Arcela
Welcome back hang out the flags I'm not bitter
Well hey for you
You stole the show
Back from the cold
Did you miss me?
Bet you stayed in all the time
Remember me?
I used to be something didn't I?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Where have you been?
What made you leave?
I'm still waiting impatiently
You and I side by side
Always missing
One for rain and one for shine
Remember me?
I used to be something didn't I?
But it's not my time now
I'll be leaving
Stay inside
I hate goodbyes
Don't be bitter now
We could spend a lifetime in a weatherhouse
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry
Don't, it will end in tears and I won't be sorry now
We just crossed a line, we just crossed a line.
Autores de la canción: Philip James Selway
Engga JS
Thank you...
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This gives me strong Beatles vibes, which I thought was impossible for anybody else to recapture but Phil did it!
Susana Portillo
Que canción tan linda!
Beto Vázquez
I love this song... C'mon Phil give us more!!