Teardrops
The xx Lyrics
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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
The xx's song Teardrops is a melancholic and reflective song about lost love and the emotions that come with it. The lyrics talk about the memories that linger after a breakup and how these memories are triggered by different things, like footsteps on the dance floor, whispers in the powder room, and of course, music. The music reminds the singer of the person they lost, and as they dance, cry, and sing along to the tunes, they make a promise to themselves to be true to their next love.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the somber melody of the song heightens its emotional impact. The repetition of certain phrases, like "next time I'll be true" and "every tune, every tune, every tune" emphasizes the singer's regret and the enduring pain of lost love. The line "And the music don't feel like it did with you" is particularly poignant, as it underscores how the relationship changed the way the singer experiences music.
Overall, Teardrops is a heartbreaking but beautiful song that captures the universal experience of lost love and the power of music to trigger strong emotions and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I hear goodbyes, reminds me baby of you
The feeling of separation and goodbye always reminds me of you.
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
Whenever I think of you, I get overwhelmed and cry, but I promise to be honest with you next time.
Fever for lost romance reminds me baby of you
My desire for an old love that is lost is similar to the feelings that I have for 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
I took a risk by opening up to you, but I promise to be true and honest with you from now on.
Footsteps on the dance floor reminds me baby of you
Every time I hear footsteps on the dance floor, I think of you.
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
I cry when I think of you, but I promise to be true to you next time.
Whispers in the powder room "She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune"
There are rumors about me crying in the powder room to every tune because of you.
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 music doesn't feel the same without you.
When I'm dancin' 'round, reminds me baby of you
I can't help but think of you when I dance around.
And I really let you down, next time I'll be true I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
I know I disappointed you, but I promise to be true to you next time.
Contributed by Andrew S. 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. ♥