A pop punk / melodic punk band from japan.
Members include : SUGA Vocals… Read Full Bio ↴A pop punk / melodic punk band from japan.
Members include : SUGA Vocals/guitar , JOJI Bass/back up vocals , REIJI Drums/chorus.

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Hello everyone!! It is dustbox that acts in Saitama,Japan. ''dustbox'' was formed mainly on part of vo/gr''Suga'' in 1996. Shortly afterward childfood friend part of base''Joji''--of Suga) joined a dustbox. In addition part of drums ''Reiji'' joined that from 2000 than through all one's for tunes arrived at current music of dustbox. While being a Japanese, an encounter with a certain overseas number music formed them. A style to sing in english is such an outcome. When they were young, they take a shock in music and a lifestyle of older merodic punk rock star. They arrived such a music pursing a Japanese mind that seemed to be dustbox in now. We pass through an good encounter with a lot of music now on, and we think that we can couvey mind of dustbox to everybody!!

Teardrops On Your Cheek
dustbox Lyrics

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You made a tiny world in your heart
Since you've lived in that place, you've been all alone

Every time your tears fell
That planet grew bigger
You lost control of yourself
You did nothing but cry

How can I make you smile?
What should I do to ease your pain?
It seems like I got you all wrong

Teardrops on your cheek
Let me wipe them away
Before falling down on that planet

I thought you were a strong person
Oh I know I was always just spoiled by you
Even if I was being selfish
You always smiled at me
And were always straightforward
And always encouraged me

How can I make you smile?
What should I do to ease your pain?
It seems like I got you all wrong

Teardrops on your cheek
Let me wipe them away
Oh keep your chin up and take my hand

Say anything, I'll do whatever I can for you
Take hold of my hand if you're afraid
Teardrops on your cheek
Let me wipe them away until there are no more (no more)

Now, what are you looking at?
Can you see the light through darkness of your heart?
Teardrops on your cheek
Let me wipe them away
Before falling down on that planet
You don't have to worry
'Cause you are not alone

Your tears
Let me wipe them away

I'll take that world's place and always be there for you
Be there for you, oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Teardrops On Your Cheek" by dustbox delve into themes of loneliness, emotional struggle, and the desire to comfort and support someone in pain. The song paints a poignant picture of someone who has created a secluded world in their heart, a place where they have been living in solitude. This internal world grows as tears continue to fall, symbolizing the deepening of emotional turmoil and the loss of control over one's feelings, leading to constant crying and inner turmoil.

The singer expresses their concern and confusion about how to help this person who is suffering. They grapple with feeling like they have misunderstood the person's emotions and struggles, and are desperate to find a way to bring a smile back to their face and alleviate their pain. The poignant image of wiping away the teardrops on the person's cheek before they fall onto their internal world conveys a sense of urgency to provide comfort and support before the emotional burden becomes too heavy to bear.

The lyrics also touch on the dynamic of the relationship between the singer and the person in pain. Despite feeling spoiled by the person in the past and acknowledging their own moments of selfishness, the singer reflects on how the person has always shown strength, kindness, and resilience by smiling, being straightforward, and offering encouragement. This realization adds a depth of empathy and gratitude to the singer's desire to help and support the person through their struggles.

The final verses of the song offer a reassuring message of solidarity and unwavering support. The singer promises to be there for the person, to listen to them, to hold their hand through fear, and to wipe away their tears until their pain subsides. The lyrics culminate in a hopeful note, emphasizing that the person is not alone in their struggles and inviting them to see the light amidst the darkness of their heart. The song ends with a touching vow to stand by the person's side, to take the place of their internal world, and to offer unwavering support and comfort in their time of need.

Line by Line Meaning

You made a tiny world in your heart
You have created a safe space within yourself

Since you've lived in that place, you've been all alone
But you have felt isolated and lonely in that world

Every time your tears fell
Each time you cried

That planet grew bigger
Your inner world expanded

You lost control of yourself
You felt overwhelmed

You did nothing but cry
And could only express your emotions through tears

How can I make you smile?
I want to bring joy to your life

What should I do to ease your pain?
I want to alleviate your suffering

It seems like I got you all wrong
I may have misunderstood you

Teardrops on your cheek
The tears on your face

Let me wipe them away
I want to comfort you