Lyrics
A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown
A small tear caused disappointment, ruining the speaker's performance as a clown.
I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down.
The speaker had intended to remain cheerful but couldn't avoid feeling down due to a minor emotional setback.
You said you were leaving tomorrow
Reference to a promise or indication that someone would leave the next day.
That today was our last day
Today is emphasized as the final day of the relationship.
I said there'd be no sorrow, that I'd laugh when you walked away.
The speaker assured that there would be no sadness and that they would laugh as the person departed.
A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown
A small tear affected the speaker's composure, disrupting the intended clown-like demeanor.
I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down.
Despite planning to stay upbeat, a tiny tear led to a change in mood.
I said I'd laugh when you left me
The speaker initially claimed they would find amusement in the departure.
Pull a funny as you went out the door
The speaker intended to make light of the situation, perhaps with humor.
That I'd have another waiting
Expressing readiness to move on and have someone new waiting for them.
And I'd wave goodbye as you go.
The speaker expected to say goodbye with a wave and without deep emotions.
A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown
A small tear interfered with the speaker's ability to maintain a carefree facade.
I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down.
Despite initial plans, the speaker couldn't avoid feeling down due to a minor setback.
Everything went like a planned it
Everything went as planned, creating a successful outward appearance.
And really put on quite a show
The speaker put on a show, possibly pretending to be unaffected by the departure.
In my heart I felt I could stand it
While the speaker pretended strength, internally, they believed they could endure the situation.
Till you walked with your grip through the door.
The mood changed when the person actually left, symbolized by walking through the door with luggage.
A little bitty tear let me down, spoiled my act as a clown
A small tear disrupted the speaker's clown act once again.
I had it made up not make a frown, but a little bitty tear let me down.
Despite intentions, a minor emotional setback led to a change in demeanor.
A little bitty tear let me down.
Reiteration of the impact of a tiny tear on the speaker's emotional state.
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