Tears of a Guy
Simple Minds Lyrics

Lone child in the wild
Feeling alone and lost in a wilderness.

A bird that's lost at sea
Lost and unable to find direction, like a bird without a flock at sea.

The words that whisper in the silent film
Inner thoughts that come to mind during quiet moments.

Say 'tomorrows gone for me'
A feeling of hopelessness and despair about the future.

All night lying with your head in my hands
Spending the whole night consoling someone who is upset.

And I search for reasons why
Trying to find a logical explanation for why things are the way they are.

But if I can't get to it, I can't get through it
If I can't find the answers, I will remain stuck in this situation.

All that's gone now, all that's
All that has disappeared or changed, leaving behind only emptiness.

The tears of a guy
The sadness and grief experienced by a man who is crying.

Is all I ever see
This cry of sadness is the only thing that seems to be visible and important to me.

So many rivers run to me
Symbolic of how emotions flow and come to me from various sources.

Wake up dreaming with the sun in my eyes
The start of a new day filled with hope and possibilities.

Hear me screaming, don't ask why
A feeling of distress and urgency, with no clear explanation.

Some strange music from some sweet soul song
The beauty and emotion that can be conveyed through music from the soul.

Says I can't feel it, I can't try
Despite wanting to experience the beauty and emotion of the music, it feels out of reach and impossible.

Time goes, and the fountain still flows
Time continues to pass, despite everything else that may be going on around us.

I'll be watching through fortunate eyes
A sense of gratitude for all that is good in life, despite the hardships being faced.

But I can't get cured, I must endure
There is no quick fix; instead, the difficult situation must be endured and overcome.

Drift by the walls, this way
Moving along in life, not necessarily knowing which direction is the right one.

Babylon, in your eyes
References the historic city of Babylon, which can symbolize a place of chaos or confusion.

Oh little angel
A call to a higher power or bright spot in a confusing world.

It's all I ever see
Shows that despite the chaos and confusion, seeing goodness or divinity is what provides motivation to continue.

Oh my little angels
Some source of goodness or righteousness that provides comfort and motivation.

In your eyes
The goodness or sensitivity perceived in others or through life experiences.

So many rivers run through me
Emotional experiences continue to course through despite everything else going on.