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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Tracks of My Tears
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Because I tell a joke or two
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Deep inside I'm blue
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
I need you, need you
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
Seeming like I'm having fun
Although she may be cute
She's just a substitute
Because you're the permanent one
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
I need you, need you
Outside I'm masquerading
Inside my hope is fading
Just a clown oh yeah
Since you put me down
My smile is my make up
I wear since my break up with you
So take a good look at my face
You'll see my smile looks out of place
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
The tracks of my tears
The Mighty Diamonds' song "Tracks of My Tears" is a melancholic tune about a man's struggle to hide his sadness and mask his pain with a smile while his heart is broken from a past love. He shares that people see him as the life of the party, cracking jokes and laughing loudly, but deep inside, he is hurting. The singer confesses that his smile looks out of place and with a closer look, is easy to trace the tracks of his tears. He is clearly desperate for his lover to come back to him as he admits he needs them and is only masquerading his true emotional state to the outside world. He finishes by admitting that his ex is the permanent one, and any other women he is seen with are just substitutes.
The lyrics of "Tracks of My Tears" are relatable, describing a feeling that many people experience - smiling even when sad. It also highlights how people can hide their true thoughts and feelings from the world, and how we can hurt someone without even realizing it. Overall, the song is a timeless classic that will forever remain in the music hall of fame, with its simple yet powerful lyrics and melody resonating with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
People say I'm the life of the party
Others perceive me as the energetic and lively one in social gatherings
Because I tell a joke or two
I am known for telling humorous anecdotes or stories
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Despite appearing to be jovial and carefree on the surface
Deep inside I'm blue
I am struggling with feelings of sadness or depression
So take a good look at my face
If you observe my expression closely
You'll see my smile looks out of place
You will notice that my smile doesn't quite match how I am feeling
If you look closer, it's easy to trace
With a bit more attention, it becomes clear
The tracks of my tears
The evidence of my inner emotional pain
I need you, need you
I long for your presence and affection
Since you left me if you see me with another girl
If you happen to spot me with a different woman since we parted ways
Seeming like I'm having fun
Appearances might suggest that I am enjoying myself
Although she may be cute
Even if the girl with me is attractive
She's just a substitute
She is merely a temporary replacement for you
Because you're the permanent one
You are the one I really want in my life forever
Outside I'm masquerading
On the outside, I am pretending and putting up a false front
Inside my hope is fading
Internally, I am losing hope and feeling defeated
Just a clown oh yeah
I am no more than a foolish performer
Since you put me down
Ever since you rejected me
My smile is my make up
I am using my smile to hide my true feelings like makeup covers imperfections
I wear since my break up with you
I have been wearing this mask of happiness since we parted ways
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Tarplin, Smokey Robinson, Warren Moore, William Robinson Jr.
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