In Tears
Love's Pain: A Poignant Reflection on Heartbreak
Lyrics
Some men keep their women in diamonds and pearls
Some men express their love through valuable gifts like diamonds and pearls.
Others keep the ladies with soft pretty words
Others use tender and charming words to keep their women.
But baby you do something, you been doin' for years
The singer acknowledges that her partner has been doing something special for years.
I marvel at the way you just keep me in tears
The singer is amazed by the way her partner consistently brings her to tears, suggesting emotional turmoil.
In tears, you just keep on breakin' my heart
Expresses the ongoing heartbreak caused by the partner.
In tears, I never know when they're about to start
Describes the unpredictability of when the tears will start, emphasizing the emotional distress.
Maybe someday I'll open my eyes and it will all be clear
The singer considers the possibility of gaining clarity about the relationship in the future.
Why I love you and let you keep me in tears
Questions why she loves her partner despite the tears and emotional pain.
People say I'm lucky to be loved by you
People admire the singer's relationship, but it's only partially true as there's a price to pay.
And I wouldn't deny it, but it's only half true
The singer acknowledges the admiration but reveals the challenges in the relationship.
The price that I pay for the love that I need
Expresses the cost or sacrifice involved in needing and seeking love.
Is knowing too soon just right where I'll be
Anticipates the pain ahead, indicating awareness of the consequences of love.
In tears, you just keep on breakin' my heart
Reiterates the ongoing heartbreak caused by the partner.
In tears, I never know when they're about to start
Highlights the uncertainty of when the emotional pain will resurface.
Maybe someday I'll open my eyes and it will all be clear
Revisits the hope for clarity in the future regarding the complicated love.
Why I love you and let you keep me in tears
Repeats the question of why the singer loves the partner despite the tears.
Maybe someday I'll open my eyes and it will all be clear
Reiterates the hope for eventual understanding of the reasons behind the love and tears.
Why I love you and let you keep me in tears
Repeats the central question of why the singer remains in a relationship that causes tears.
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