Tracks of My Tears
Behind the Laughter: Unveiling the Hidden Pain in 'Tracks of My Tears'
Lyrics
People say I'm the life of the party
People perceive me as the life of the party.
'Cause I tell a joke or two
My ability to tell jokes adds to this perception.
Although I might be laughing loud and hearty
Despite outward appearances of laughter and joy,
Deep inside I'm blue
Internally, I am feeling sad or depressed.
So take a good look at my face
Take a close look at my face.
You see my smile looks out of place
My smile seems out of place.
If you look closer it's easy to trace
On closer inspection, you can easily see
The tracks of my tears
The emotional pain or sorrow reflected in my eyes.
I need you (Need you)
I express a need for you.
I need you (Need you)
This need for you is emphasized.
If you see me with another girl
If you observe me with another girl,
Acting like I'm having fun
Even though I seem to be enjoying myself,
Uh now she may be cute but she's a substitute
She is just a temporary substitute for you.
Because, girl, you're the permanent one
Because you are the one I truly desire.
Well, take a good look at my face
Once again, examine my facial expression closely.
You see my smile looks out of place
My smile is incongruent with my true emotions.
If you look closer it's easy to trace
It's easy to notice the evidence
The tracks of my tears
Of the tears and heartache I've been through.
Outside I'm masquerading
Outwardly, I wear a disguise.
Inside my hope is fading
Internally, my hope is diminishing.
Just a clown since you put me down
I play the role of a clown since you left me.
My smile is my make up
My smile is like makeup,
I wear since my break-up with you
A facade I wear since our breakup.
Baby, baby take a good look at my face
Once again, implore you to scrutinize my face.
You see my smile looks out of place
My smile doesn't belong; it's a mask.
If you look closer it's easy to trace
It's evident, on closer examination,
The tracks of my tears
That my tears have left lasting marks.
Baby, baby, baby take a good look at my face
Repeat plea to look closely at my face.
You know my smile looks out of place
Reiteration that my smile is deceptive.
If you look closer it's easy to trace
Emphasizes the ease with which you can see
The tracks of my tears
The lingering signs of my emotional pain.
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