Tears, Tears, Tears
Love's Echo: Nostalgia and Heartbreak in Ben E. King's Tears
Lyrics
Just before the sun is ready to say goodnight
Reflecting on the moments just before sunset.
And the moon comes out of hiding to share its light
The moon appears, symbolizing a time for reflection.
I think about the things we used to do
Recalling past shared experiences.
The way you held me when our love was new
Nostalgia for the early stages of love and affection.
But it's no use in going back through the years
Realization that revisiting the past is futile.
There's nothing left for me but tears, tears, tears, tears
Expressing the futility with an abundance of tears.
Everywhere I go it seems I see your smiling face (smiling face)
Seeing reminders of the person everywhere.
But when I get home there's nothing but empty space
Returning home to a sense of emptiness.
That single cigarette we used to share
Recalling a shared habit that now feels empty.
The time we wasted when I thought you cared
Regret over time wasted when love seemed genuine.
How can I face this life without you near
Facing a life without the presence of the loved one.
A life that only holds tears, tears, tears, tears
Life now filled with nothing but tears.
Who'd ever thought we would be going, going our separate ways
Unexpectedly going separate ways from the expected path.
We promised love forever but where, oh, where is love today (love today)
Questioning the permanence of promised love.
Do, do, do, do
Repetition of nonspecific sounds, possibly representing emotional turmoil.
Darling if you'd ever change your mind
An appeal for the person to reconsider and return.
Come back and we will leave the past behind
Offering to move forward together, leaving the past behind.
I'll wipe away your doubt, dispel all your fears
Promising to address doubts and fears.
But please don't leave me here with tears, tears, tears, tears
Pleading to avoid being left in a state of tears.
But even though my heart is breaking I wish you love
Despite heartbreak, wishing the person finds love and happiness.
May you find the happiness that we both dreamed of
Expressing a sincere hope for the person's dreams to come true.
Do, do, do, do
Repetition of nonspecific sounds, possibly indicating a lingering emotional impact.
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