Teardrops
The-XX Lyrics
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Reminds me baby of you
And I break down and cry
Next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance
Reminds me baby of you
And I took a crazy chance
Next time I'll be true
Footsteps on the dance floor
Reminds me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes
Next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did with you
When I'm dancing 'round
Reminds me baby of you
And I really let you down
Next time I'll be true
I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
Footsteps on the dance floor
Reminds me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes
Next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did
With you
The XX's song "Teardrops" is a beautiful yet melancholic track about the pain of lost love. The first verse introduces themes of regret and the memory trigger of saying goodbye. The singer feels intense emotions towards their lost love, illustrated through their inability to keep their composure and "break down and cry". However, they vow to be "true" next time, suggesting they will not make the same mistakes again. The second verse introduces new themes of longing through physical memories like "Footsteps on the dance floor" and "Teardrops in my eyes". The bridge of the song adds a different dimension to the story by introducing another person who is also affected by the same loss.
The language used throughout the track creates a poetic atmosphere of sadness and yearning. The repetition of the phrase "next time I'll be true" underlines the promise of redemption and self-forgiveness. The use of metaphors in the lyrics, like "Fever for lost romance," and "Whispers in the powder room," add depth and emotion to the song. The music itself is minimalistic, featuring an electronic beat and dreamy guitar riffs that create a soft yet hypnotic soundscape.
Overall, "Teardrops" is an introspective and emotional song that speaks to the pain of lost love and the desire to heal and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I hear goodbyes
Every time I hear goodbyes, it reminds me of you.
Reminds me baby of you
It brings back memories of you, my loved one.
And I break down and cry
I get emotional and cannot help but cry.
Next time I'll be true, yeah
I promise to be honest and sincere with you from now on.
Fever for lost romance
I am longing for the love that we lost.
And I took a crazy chance
I had taken a risk and lost you because of it.
I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
I will always be truthful and faithful to you.
Footsteps on the dance floor
The sound of footsteps on the dance floor reminds me of you.
Teardrops in my eyes
I cannot help but cry when I think of you.
Whispers in the powder room
The quiet whispers in the powder room remind me of you, and the sadness we both share.
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
She is unable to hold back the tears every time she hears the music.
And the music don't feel like it did
The music does not have the same meaning or bring the same joy it did when we were together.
With you
I miss the special connection we once had.
When I'm dancing 'round
When I am dancing around, I cannot help but think of you.
And I really let you down
I betrayed your trust and failed to keep my promises.
Writer(s): Dr. Rue, The Gypsy Wave Banner
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tatiana Sanchez
Whenever I hear goodbyes, reminds me baby of you
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance reminds me baby of you
And I took a crazy chance
Next time I'll be true,
I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
Footsteps on the dance floor reminds me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did with you
When I'm dancin' 'round, reminds me baby of you
And I really let you down, next time I'll be true
I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
Footsteps on the dance floor
reminds me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whispers in the powder room
"She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did
And the music don't feel like it did with you
Noname Needed
Whenever I hear any guitar riffs, my heart always relays this song to me, it’s like re-living a feeling over and over...
Ang Rmrz
DUDE FINALLY I find this song after trying to remember it for 3 years and why isn’t this song on Spotify !! 😑😐
402 Crew
I've been looking since new years when it randomly played on my Pandora
furiousninja
becasue spotify is a shitty app Youtube fucking rocks
Andre Barion
There's the original on Spotify, same name, from Womack & Womack. Very different, dancing version, great as well
piscexn
Not even on apple music
DEV BRAR
the perfect heartbreak song....just so much emotion in the entire song.....i'm honestly speechless...a perfectly crafted song
Cat
ok wow I heard this when they first covered it and guess what! It’s 2021 and it’s still the best version of this song (apart from the original) love this forever
corporalcandour
They really have such a genuine, unique indie sound
Nicole Olivs
Impossible to describe what I feel when I hear this song. ♥