Only Tears
Echoes of Heartache: Tami Neilson's 'Only Tears' Unveiled
Lyrics
Only tears is that all I can do?
Expressing a sense of helplessness, questioning if shedding tears is the only response.
Seems like such a shame
Reflecting on the sorrowful situation, implying a feeling of disappointment or regret.
That's all I have for you only tears
Conveying that tears are the only emotional offering available in the given circumstance.
No need for such a show only tears
Rejecting the need for a dramatic display of emotions, emphasizing simplicity in expressing sadness.
Lonely tears
Reiterating the solitary nature of the tears, possibly indicating a sense of isolation or loneliness.
Only tears they don't feel like enough
Questioning the adequacy of tears as a response to significant pain, wondering if they are enough.
To give for all the pain
Suggesting that tears may not suffice to compensate for the depth of emotional suffering.
To trade for all the love only tears
Implies that tears are insufficient to exchange for the love that may have been lost.
Are all I have to show only tears
Affirming that tears are the only visible expression available, lacking other means of communication.
Lonely tears
Repeating the theme of tears being a solitary experience, emphasizing the sense of sadness.
Take a grain of salt or two
Suggesting the idea of taking a small amount of negativity ("grain of salt") and turning it into tears.
Add a little water you've got tears
Describing the process of transforming a minor negative experience into tears with the addition of emotion ("water").
Only tears only tears
Reiterating that tears are the predominant emotional response in difficult situations.
Lonely tears
Emphasizing the solitary nature of tears, underscoring the feeling of loneliness.
Take a grain of salt or two
Repeating the earlier sentiment of converting negativity into tears, highlighting its repetitive nature.
Add a little water you've got tears
Continuing the analogy of tears as a product of mixing negativity with emotional response.
Only tears only tears
Reiterating that tears are the prevailing outcome, indicating a lack of alternative emotional expressions.
Lonely tears
Repeating the idea of tears being a solitary experience, reinforcing the theme of loneliness.
Only tears why did you have to go?
Pondering the reason for someone's departure and expressing the pain associated with it.
There's no-one left to blame
Acknowledging the absence of someone to blame for the departure, possibly implying acceptance.
And no-one left who knows only these tears
Highlighting the loneliness resulting from the departure and the limited understanding of the situation.
No need to let them show only tears
Rejecting the necessity to display tears openly, suggesting a preference for keeping emotions private.
Lonely tears
Reiterating the theme of tears as a solitary experience, expressing the ongoing sense of loneliness.
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