How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?
The Beautiful South
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How long's a tear take to dry When a woman has no breeze? How long's a tear take to dry When a woman, when a woman's on her knees? How long's a tear take to dry When a woman hasn't sinned? How long's a tear take to dry When the weather, when the weather brings no wind? Look I'm sorry that I hurt you You look a million dollars and a dime Time's the greatest healer But love's the greatest stealer of all time I'm so sorry, My heart's broken, (mine's the same) I still love you (make it plural) You're so sweet! The flowers smell sweeter, the closer you are to the grave The flowers smell sweeter, the closer you are to the grave How long's a tear take to dry When almighty brings is rain? How long's a tear take to dry And do tears, and do tears really stain? This heart was like a tardis I went and lost the key in a fight I've never found a locksmith Will you be my locksmith tonight? (Will I shite) I'm so sorry, (make it plural) My heart's broken, (mine's the same) I still love you (make it plural) You're so sweet! The flowers smell sweeter, the closer you are to the grave The flowers smell sweeter, the closer you are to the grave How long does sorry really last Is it tattooed upon your heart? Or is it hung in a museum With your Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa ex-ass art? I have no summer, (I'll buy you summer) I'll buy July, if December makes you cry A little or no trace face belies a lie of many days gone by A little or no trace face belies a lie of many days gone by
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Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?" was released by The Beautiful South in 1999.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the studio album titled "Quench," which is the band's seventh studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number twelve in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoIts music video is characterized by the band performing in a Chinese takeaway, and the takeaway morphing into a psychedelic, starry dream sequence featuring a flying carpet journey.
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Song ContextThe song revolves around the theme of a breakup, more specifically around the length of time it will take for someone to recover from a heartbreaking event.
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Song StyleLike many of The Beautiful South's songs, "How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?" combines upbeat music with melancholy lyrics, a style that the band is well-known for.
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VocalistsThe song features Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott on vocals, whose harmonies give the song its distinctive sound.
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LegacyDespite its melancholic theme, the song's catchy melody has helped it to maintain its popularity, and it remains one of the best-known songs from The Beautiful South's discography.
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Lyrics WritingThe lyrics were written by Paul Heaton and Dave Rotheray, the band's primary songwriters.
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Song ArrangementThe song has a soft, melodic arrangement that is often described as folk-rock or pop-rock.
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