Tears On My Pillow
Tillotson Johnny Lyrics

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You don't remember me, but I remember you
'T was not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you, you, you, you

Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you

No, no no no now, no, no no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Johnny Tillotson's song "Tears On My Pillow" convey the feeling of heartbreak caused by a past lover. The singer reflects on a painful experience with a lover who broke their heart. The lyrics suggest that the singer still remembers the lover, despite the lover seemingly not remembering them. The use of the imagery of tears on a pillow connotes a sense of sadness and vulnerability. The pain caused by the lover is palpable in the lyrics, with the repetitive use of "you" emphasizing the role the lover played in the singer's suffering.

The second verse suggests a desire to reconcile with the lover, despite the pain they caused. The singer claims they would not "hesitate" to take the lover back if they could "start anew." The use of the phrase "tempt the hands of fate" also suggests a sense of uncertainty in wanting to take a chance on love again. The final verse offers a message about the nature of true love, emphasizing that it is not something that can be bought or easily replaced with superficial items.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't remember me, but I remember you
I haven't forgotten you, even if you've forgotten me.

'T was not so long ago, you broke my heart in two
You hurt me not very long ago, and my heart is still broken.

Tears on my pillow, pain in my heart, caused by you, you
I cry myself to sleep and ache inside, all because of you.

If we could start anew, I wouldn't hesitate
If we had a second chance, I would take it without delay.

I'd gladly take you back, and tempt the hands of fate
I would welcome you back even if it means risking another heartbreak.

Love is not a gadget, love is not a toy
Love is not a trivial thing, not a mere object to play with.

When you find the one you love, he'll fill your heart with joy
When you find true love, it will bring happiness to your heart.

No, no no no now, no, no no
I refuse to go through this pain and heartache again.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Sylvester Bradford, Al Lewis

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