Tracks Of My Tears
Ronstadt Linda Lyrics
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I know I'm not be laughin loud and hardy deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face you know my smile looks out of place if you look closer it's easy to trace the tracks of my tears
WHoa
I need you(need you)
Need you( need you)
Since you left me if you see me with another guy lookin like I'm havin fun, I only thought he's cute, he's just a substitute, because you're the permament one.
REPEAT CHORUS
(OUTSIDE) I'm masqueraden
(INSIDE) My hearts breakin
(I'M JUST A SAD) Since you put me down
My smile is part make-up I wear since my break-up with you.
Baby, Chorus
Whoa baby, Chorus.
The lyrics of Linda Ronstadt's song "Tracks Of My Tears" reveal a haunting story of pain and heartbreak. In the first verse, the singer appears to be a jovial person and supposedly the life of the party. However, beneath the surface, she is deeply unhappy and struggling with her inner demons. She is masking her pain by telling jokes and laughing loudly to draw attention away from her sorrow. The chorus of the song further reveals her isolation, as she sings about needing her ex-lover to make her whole again.
The second verse continues the story with the singer's confession that she is merely going through the motions of meeting new people and trying to move on from the pain of the breakup. She confesses that the men she is with are just a temporary fix, and she longs for the permanence of the love she shared with her ex. The bridge of the song is where the singer reveals the depth of her pain, with the lyrics indicating that, externally, she is pretending to be happy, but inside, she is "breaking." All in all, the song is a powerful depiction of the struggle to heal from a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
People Say I'm the laugh of the party cause I tell a joke or two
Others perceive me to be happy-go-lucky due to my ability to make them laugh
I know I'm not be laughin loud and hardy deep inside I'm blue
Despite my outward appearance, I am actually feeling sad and low inside
So take a good look at my face you know my smile looks out of place if you look closer it's easy to trace the tracks of my tears
If you pay close attention, my smile is not genuine, and the evidence of my broken heart is visible through my tears
I need you(need you)
I am in desperate need of your love and companionship
Since you left me if you see me with another guy lookin like I'm havin fun, I only thought he's cute, he's just a substitute, because you're the permament one.
If you catch me with another man, don't be fooled - he is only a temporary distraction from the love I still have for you
I'm masqueraden
On the outside, I am pretending to be happy while hiding my sadness
My hearts breakin
Inside, I am shattered by the heartbreak of losing you
Since you put me down
Ever since you ended our relationship, my life has been filled with pain and sorrow
My smile is part make-up I wear since my break-up with you.
To cover up my heartbreak, I put on a false smile that is only made possible by the use of makeup
Baby, Chorus
I am reaching out to you, begging for your love to return and heal my broken heart
Whoa baby, Chorus.
This longing for you is overwhelming and intense - I need you now more than ever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SuperDrJeckyl
Nobody ever sang like her before or since. Just an extraordinary voice.
@johngould-cd1oj
Listen to a live version of "The Carpenters" performing, "Rainy Days and Mondays." (on You Tube). Tell me what you think of Karen Carpenter's voice (?)
@nancyskomars1230
I agree. She was special. And few voices today can honor her. Kelly Clarkson is one. Gabriel Henrique of Brazil, is another. Honestly, he can do justice to her. He does not yet speak English but listen to him sing "Fire to the rain". I would love that voice to sing "The moon is a harsh mistress" by Linda.
Gabriel was invited to audition for AGT. He will shine on stage June 1. I keep dropping hints for him to cover Linda's exceptional voice. Hope you listen.✌️💖🌹
@michaelwarren5646
@@johngould-cd1oj I agree with both of you each were great singers.
@beauxlee3378
@@johngould-cd1ojCarpenter was a grotesque sour note cornball. She literally couldn't carry Ronstadt's toothbrush.
@evanlouis3336
@@johngould-cd1ojCarpenter was a grotesque sour note square. Couldn't sing live. Dreadful material and she sang saccharine love songs with her creepy brother. Ronstadt was one of the greatest vocalists in the studio or live.
@edsauer2931
My God,have you ever heard anything more beautiful than this??? Linda was one of the GREAT singers ever!!
@Rob-cz9ji
Right on brother!
@lnl3237
Thinking...will get back to you!
@waiskuxx
Yeah Jessica Mauboys version