Every Teardrop
Unveiling Heartbreak: Every Teardrop's Silent Symphony
Lyrics
Once upon a night
Introduction, setting the scene in the past.
There were roses oh so red
Describing red roses, possibly symbolizing love or passion.
Now that useless vase is full of dust instead
Highlighting the current state of neglect and decay in the relationship.
Once upon a touch
Referring to a past experience of touch.
There were wild butterflies
Describing the presence of wild butterflies, representing unpredictability.
But they were only heartbreak waiting in disguise
Revealing that the butterflies were actually heartbreak in disguise.
You're the last one I say goodnight to
Expressing a close connection despite the relationship's status.
But I'm not yours
Clarifying that the speaker is not committed or possessed by the other person.
Your secrets are catching up to you
Acknowledging that the partner's secrets are catching up, hinting at deception.
And now I'm sure
Confirming the realization of the partner's wrongdoing.
Every teardrop down my face
Describing the emotional pain with teardrops.
Would be a total tragic waste
Stating that shedding tears for the partner would be a tragic waste.
To use up over you and all your lying
Rejecting the idea of crying over the partner's lies.
I know why you come home late
Understanding the partner's late returns and the reasons behind them.
Why every kiss leaves a sour taste
Expressing dissatisfaction with the aftermath of kisses, indicating bitterness.
I gave you all my love, but now it's dying
Acknowledging the end of the speaker's love for the partner.
Won't give you any tears 'cause I'm not crying
Asserting strength by refusing to give the partner any tears.
You know that t-shirt
Recalling a borrowed t-shirt that was left out intentionally.
I borrowed for so long
Highlighting the passing of time and detachment from shared belongings.
I left it on the lawn and turned the sprinklers on
Symbolizing cleansing and letting go by burning a pillowcase.
And that pillowcase
Referencing a pillowcase that carries the partner's scent.
The one that smells like you
Emphasizing the symbolic act of burning memories captured in pictures.
I burned it in a fire with all our pictures too
Repeating the connection despite the change in relationship status.
You're the last one I said goodnight to
Reiterating the close connection before acknowledging its non-exclusive nature.
But I wasn't yours
Clarifying that the speaker wasn't possessed or committed to the partner.
Your secrets have caught up to you
Repeating the theme of secrets catching up, affirming the partner's dishonesty.
And now I'm sure
Confirming the speaker's certainty about the partner's wrongdoing.
Every teardrop down my face
Repeating the imagery of teardrops as a symbol of emotional pain.
Would be a total tragic waste
Reiterating that shedding tears for the partner would be a tragic waste.
To use up over you and all your lying
Rejecting the idea of crying over the partner's lies.
Now I know why you came home late
Understanding the partner's late returns and the reasons behind them.
Why every kiss left a sour taste
Expressing dissatisfaction with the aftermath of kisses, indicating bitterness.
I gave you all my trust, but you weren't trying
Affirming the speaker's past trust in the partner, now broken.
Won't give you any tears 'cause I'm not crying
Asserting strength by refusing to give the partner any tears.
Oh I'm not crying
Reiterating that the speaker is not crying, emphasizing emotional resilience.
Every teardrop down my face
Repeating the imagery of teardrops as a symbol of emotional pain.
Would be a total tragic waste
Reiterating that shedding tears for the partner would be a tragic waste.
To use up over you and all your lying
Rejecting the idea of crying over the partner's lies.
Now I know why you came home late
Understanding the partner's late returns and the reasons behind them.
Why every kiss left a sour taste
Expressing dissatisfaction with the aftermath of kisses, indicating bitterness.
I won't give you any tears 'cause I'm not crying
Reiterating the decision not to give the partner any tears.
I'm not crying
Affirming emotional strength and resilience, emphasizing the lack of tears.
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