Teardrops
womack and womack Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
Fever for lost romance remind me baby of you
I took a crazy chance
And next time I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
Footsteps on the dance floor, remind me baby of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
When I'm dancin' 'round, remind me baby of you
I really let you down, next time I'll be true, yeah
I took a crazy chance
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
Footsteps on the dance floor, remind 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 when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
Hurting deep inside, she cries on every tune
I break down and cry
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
Footsteps on the dance floor remind 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 when I felt it with you
No, no
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
No, no
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Fever for lost romance
I took a crazy chance
Lovers holding hands, remind me baby of you
"Womack & Womack - Teardrops" is a ballad about heartbreak and regret. The song was released in 1988 and became an international hit, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US Billboard R&B chart. The lyrics express the deep sadness and remorse felt by the singer after losing their loved one. They are haunted by memories of their ex-partner, and even the sound of footsteps on the dance floor reminds them of their lost love.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. The mention of goodbyes immediately triggers the singer's memories of their former partner. They experience a deep emotional pain and feel like they let their ex-partner down. The singer promises that "next time I'll be true," implying that they are willing to make amends and be a better partner in the future. The chorus is a repetition of the first verse, emphasizing the raw and intense emotions the singer feels.
The line "Whispers in the powder room, she cries on every tune" suggests that the singer's ex-partner still has feelings for them and is also deeply affected by their breakup. The line "And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you" emphasizes the depth of the emotional connection the singer had with their ex-partner. The loss of that special feeling is the source of their regret and sadness.
The song's music video features the band performing the song in a studio, interspersed with shots of a woman in a club, crying on the dance floor. The powerful imagery reinforces the song's theme of heartbreak and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I hear goodbyes, remind me baby of you
Every time I hear someone say goodbye, it reminds me of you
I break down and cry, next time I'll be true, yeah
I become emotional and cry, but I promise to be true to you from now on
Fever for lost romance remind me baby of you
The longing for a lost romance reminds me of you
I took a crazy chance
And next time I'll be true, I'll be true, I'll be true
I took a risk, but I promise to be faithful to you from now on
Footsteps on the dance floor, remind me baby of you
Hearing footsteps on the dance floor reminds me of you
Teardrops in my eyes, next time I'll be true, yeah
I have tears in my eyes, but I will be true to you from now on
Whispers in the powder room
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
Hearing whispers in the powder room, she cries at every song
And the music don't feel like it did when I felt it with you
Nothing that I do or feel ever feels like I felt it with you
The music doesn't feel the same as it did when I was with you. Everything I do or feel doesn't compare to how I felt with you
When I'm dancin' 'round, remind me baby of you
I really let you down, next time I'll be true, yeah
Dancing around reminds me of you, and I apologize for letting you down. I promise to be true to you from now on
Hurting deep inside, she cries on every tune
I break down and cry
She cries on every tune, every tune, every tune
She is hurting inside and cries at every song, and I cannot help but cry as well. Every song makes her cry
Lovers holding hands, remind me baby of you
Seeing lovers holding hands reminds me of you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music
Written by: Cecil Womack, Linda Womack
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wannabstartingsumthin
Who's listening in march 2024?? Surely it's not just me,
@AdamSmith-fe9dz
Sunday settings
@emnazammouri8621
❤❤
@user-vp9rm3gu8s
😁😁🫶🏼
@petersiebert3263
Me from Germany. 80 yrs old and still going strong. Loving the 80s
@MrClemdogs
Here now, 36 years old, Bristol UK
Tune!!
@michaelmaugeri2921
Black and white singers, musicians and producers coming together to make musical magic. Absolutely uplifting.
@nashr8813
Equally getting screwed by the label ❤️
@user-nm3cu8oe4l
Um ok I feel the love to night @lion 👑
@sbss924
Years ago, I used to play this cd so much that even my neighbors knew the words AND no one ever told me to turn it down or off. I would see my neighbor in her garden singing to this song especially. Still a great song /cd to this day!!