Tears On My Pillow
Sha-Na-Na Lyrics
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But I remember you 't was not so long ago
You broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart
Caused by you, you, you, you, you
When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
No, no no no now, no, no no
You, you
Sha-Na-Na's "Tears On My Pillow" is a tearful song of nostalgia, sorrow, and a longing for a lost love. In the lyrics, the singer is addressing an ex-lover, lamenting the pain caused by their separation. The singer remembers their relationship and how their heart was broken in two, resulting in tears on their pillow and pain in their heart. Despite the hurt and heartache, the singer expresses a willingness to start anew with their lost love, claiming they would gladly take them back and tempt the hands of fate. The song concludes with a repetition of the word "you," emphasizing the singer's need for their former lover.
The lyrics of this song paint a vivid picture of heartbreak and unrequited love, but they also offer hope for reconciliation. The line "love is not a gadget, love is not a toy" highlights the seriousness and depth of true love, and the idea that finding someone who truly fills your heart with joy is a rare and special occurrence. The song's torch song melody and simple, repetitive chorus help to convey the depth of the singer's emotions and the universality of their feelings of heartbreak and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't remember me
I remember you, although it seems like it was not long ago.
But I remember you 't was not so long ago
I have not forgotten you, even if it seems like it wasn't that long ago since we last met.
You broke my heart in two
You shattered my emotions and caused me great pain.
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
The sadness and hurt I feel because of you has left me in tears.
If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
If given the chance to try again, I would do so without any second thoughts.
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
Despite the past heartache, I would happily risk more hurt to be with you again.
Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love should not be treated as some trivial thing, but rather as something precious and real.
When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
When you find true love, it will bring you immense happiness and fulfillment.
No, no no no now, no, no no
I refuse to let you hurt me again or to let myself fall for you once more.
You, you
It was you who caused me such pain and heartache.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: SYLVESTER BRADFORD, AL LEWIS
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