Lyrics
They told me that my tears were like diamonds
People have described the value of the tears as precious, like diamonds, suggesting a potential positive outcome.
That they would make me rich one day
There is a belief that allowing tears to flow freely will lead to future wealth or success.
If you let them loose, you'll be golden
Encouragement to embrace vulnerability, suggesting that expressing emotions openly is a strength.
So don't ever be ashamed
Advice not to feel ashamed about shedding tears, emphasizing their positive and authentic nature.
They said, "Let them run down your cheeks"
Instructions to let tears roll down one's cheeks, revealing the true self beneath the surface.
"Let them see what's underneath your skin"
Suggesting that showing inner emotions is an opportunity for others to understand and connect.
"It's not a sign that you're weak"
Clarifying that tears are not a sign of weakness but rather evidence of authenticity.
"It's the proof that you are real within"
Expressing that tears are proof of genuine emotions residing within an individual.
You can cry
Reiteration that it is acceptable to cry, emphasizing the permission and validation of this emotional expression.
Yeah, you can cry
-You can cry
-Yeah, you can cry
-They told me that my love was like poison
Comparison of love to poison, possibly due to the negative impact or intensity associated with giving too much love.
'Cause I always give too much
Acknowledgment of a tendency to be overly generous in love, leading to disappointment and recurring cycles of being hurt.
See it on my face, disappointment
Recognition of disappointment evident on the face, indicating a familiar pattern of emotional letdowns.
The, "Here we go again, I'm crushed"
Expressing a resigned feeling of being crushed again in a recurring cycle of disappointment in love.
They said, "Let them run down your cheeks"
Similar to the first set, encouraging the expression of emotions and emphasizing the authenticity behind the disappointment.
"Let them see what's underneath your skin"
-"It's not a sign that you're weak"
-"It's the proof that you are real within"
-You can cry
Reaffirmation that crying is a valid and genuine response to emotional experiences, giving permission to embrace this release.
Yeah, you can cry
-You can cry
-Yeah, you can cry
-I don't care
Declaration of indifference towards judgment, suggesting a willingness to be open about personal struggles.
If you see me tensin' up my face
Indication of tension in facial expressions, possibly a physical manifestation of emotional stress.
First argument, a different place
Reference to encountering conflict or disagreement in a different setting or context.
Man, am I ashamed
Admission of feeling ashamed in response to a disagreement, expressing vulnerability.
So I don't care
Reiteration of not caring about judgment, emphasizing a refusal to be affected negatively by others' opinions.
If they wanna look at me that way
Acceptance of being looked at in a judgmental way, with an assertion that everyone experiences challenging days.
Said, "We all have these days"
Acknowledgment that challenging days are a universal experience, advocating for understanding and empathy.
"Give me a break, give me a break"
A plea for understanding and compassion, requesting a break or reprieve from judgment.
You can cry (you can cry)
Reiteration of the acceptance of crying as a valid and genuine response to challenging emotions.
Yeah, you can cry (you can cry)
-You can cry (you can cry)
-Yeah, you can cry (you can cry)
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