Tears Dry
Amy Winehouse
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All I can ever be to you Is a darkness we once knew And this deep regret I had to get accustomed to Once it felt so right Anticipation at its height Lived and weighed in hotel rooms late at night I knew I hadn't met my match But every moment we could snatch I don't know why I let myself get so attached It's my responsibility And you don't owe nothing to me But to cut myself off, I have no capacity He walks away The sun goes down He takes the day but I'm grown And in your grey in this cool shade My tears dry on their own I don't understand Why do I stress a man When there's so many better things at hand We could a never had it all We had to hit a wall And this is inevitable withdrawal Even if I stop wanting you A perspective pushes through I'll be some next man's other woman soon I cannot play myself again I should just be my own best friend Not f*ck myself in the head with stupid men He walks away The sun goes down He takes the day but I'm grown And in your grey In this cool shade My tears dry on their own Wish I could say no regrets and no emotional debt And as we kiss goodbye the sun behind you sets So we are history, your shadow covers me The sky above, a blaze that only lovers see He walks away The sun goes down He takes the day but I'm grown And in your grey In this cool shade My tears dry on their own He walks away The whole sun goes down He takes the day but I'm grown Baby, in your grey In this cool shade My tears dry on their own And in your grey (?) My tears dry on their own In your grey, in this cool shade My tears dry on their own In your grey, in this cool shade My tears dry on their own
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Written by: Amy Winehouse, Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Tears Dry" is a song from the album titled "Back to Black" that was released by the English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse in 2006.
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CompositionThe song was co-written by Amy Winehouse and Salaam Remi, a renowned American record producer and songwriter.
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Inspiration"Tears Dry" lyrics are often described as inspired by Winehouse's personal life struggles, and it mirrors the pain and anguishing emotions she experienced in her life.
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Original VersionInitially, "Tears Dry" was composed at a slower tempo and released posthumously on the album "Lioness: Hidden Treasures" in 2011. This original version is regarded as a soulful and emotional rendition of the song.
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Track Version SwitchThe faster pop retake eventually made its way into the 2006 album Back to Black, suggesting the choice for a more upbeat version to balance the otherwise heavily melancholic album.
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Song ThemeThe lyrical theme of the song often associated with heartbreak and the slow healing process, as Winehouse sings about a relationship coming to an end.
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Music Video releaseEven though Winehouse tragically passed away in 2011, a music video was released for the single in 2011, showcasing various stages of her career.
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Homage to Smokey RobinsonIt's reported that Winehouse's "Tears Dry" pays homage to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' 1966 hit "The Tracks of My Tears", not only through lyrics but also through its Motown-influenced sound.
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LegacyEven after years of its release, "Tears Dry" continues to be celebrated as a soulful composition and decade-defining sound that helped establish Winehouse's legacy in the music industry.
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Critic's PraiseCritics have applauded the song's potent expression of sorrow, with Winehouse's voice beautifully conveying the depth of her emotions. It's one of her most praised songs, further establishing her as one of the best soul singers of her time.
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