Driven To Tears
The Police Lyrics


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How can you say that you're not responsible?
What does it have to do with me?
What is my reaction, what should it be?
Confronted by this latest atrocity

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Hide my face in my hands, shame wells in my throat
My comfortable existence is reduced to a shallow meaningless party

Seems that when some innocent die
All we can offer them is a page in a some magazine
Too many cameras and not enough food
'Cause this is what we've seen

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Protest is futile, nothing seems to get through
What's to become of our world, who knows what to do

Driven to tears
Driven to tears
Driven to tears

Driven to tears




Driven to tears
Driven to tears, driven to tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Driven to Tears" touch on the issue of societal responsibility and complacency in the face of global suffering. The first verse is a direct challenge to those who refuse to acknowledge their own responsibility in the world's problems. The second verse speaks to the singer's personal reaction to the atrocities he sees around him, as well as the lack of meaningful response from society as a whole. The chorus, which repeats three times, uses the repetition of the phrase "driven to tears" as a way to emphasize the deep sadness and frustration felt by those who care about the state of the world.


The bridge following the first chorus speaks to the helplessness felt by many who care deeply about the world but feel powerless to effect any real change. The second verse then returns to the theme of societal complacency, with a particular focus on the dehumanization of those who suffer. The final chorus then repeats the earlier verses, ending the song on a note of bitter desperation.


Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the need for individuals and society as a whole to take responsibility for global issues and to work towards meaningful change. The repetition of the phrase "driven to tears" throughout the song emphasizes the deep emotional impact of these issues on those who care about them.


Line by Line Meaning

How can you say that you're not responsible?
I can't believe you're trying to avoid taking responsibility for what has happened.


What does it have to do with me?
Why are you involving me in something that has nothing to do with me?


What is my reaction, what should it be?
I don't know how I should feel or react to this event.


Confronted by this latest atrocity
This horrible situation is difficult to face and deal with.


Driven to tears
I am overwhelmed with emotion and can't help but be moved to tears.


Hide my face in my hands, shame wells in my throat
I am so ashamed and upset that I can't even show my face and tears well up in my throat.


My comfortable existence is reduced to a shallow meaningless party
This event has made me realize how insignificant my life really is and how meaningless my lifestyle is.


Seems that when some innocent die
It's tragic that innocent people have to suffer and undergo such terrible things.


All we can offer them is a page in a some magazine
All we can do to recognize them is put their photo in a magazine, which is not enough.


Too many cameras and not enough food
There are too many people focused on capturing events on film and not enough people who are trying to help those who don't have enough food.


'Cause this is what we've seen
Unfortunately, this is the reality that we have been exposed to.


Protest is futile, nothing seems to get through
It seems like protesting is pointless because no one is listening or willing to take action.


What's to become of our world, who knows what to do
It's difficult to know what we should do or what fate will befall our world in the future.


Driven to tears
The emotions I feel are overwhelming and I can't help but cry.


Driven to tears
The situation at hand is so emotional and heartbreaking that I am driven to tears.


Driven to tears
The pain and sadness that this event has caused is so great that I can't help but be overwhelmed with emotion and cry.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner

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