Tears Dry on Their Own

Amy Winehouse

About Tears Dry on Their Own

"Tears Dry on Their Own" is a song by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse from her second and final studio album Back to Black (2006). "Tears Dry on Their Own" was released as the fourth single from Back to Black on 13 August 2007. While the melody and lyrics are composed by Winehouse, the music behind her voice is a sample interpolation of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 Motown classic hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", penned by the married duo of Ashford & Simpson. The original ballad version of the track is featured on the posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasures (2011). The song was featured in the documentary film based on the life and death of Winehouse, Amy (2015) and was also included on the film's soundtrack. 


Year:
2006
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All I can ever be to you is a darkness that we knew
And this regret I got accustomed to
Once it was so right
When we were at our height
Waiting for you in the hotel at night
I knew I hadn't met my match
But every moment we could snatch
I don't know why I got so attached
It's my responsibility
You don't owe nothing to me
But to walk away, I have no capacity

He walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
In this blue shade
My tears dry on their own

I don't understand
Why do I stress the man
When there's so many bigger things at hand?
We could've never had it all
We had to hit a wall
So this is inevitable withdrawal
Even if I stop wanting you
And perspective pushes through
I'll be some next man's other woman soon
I cannot play my self again
I should just be my own best friend
Not f*ck my self in the head with stupid men

He walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
In this blue shade
My tears dry on their own

So we are history
Your shadow covers me
The sky above ablaze

He walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
In this blue shade
My tears dry on their own

I wish I could sing no regrets
And no emotional debt
'Cause as we kissed goodbye, the sun sets
So we are history
Your shadow covers me
The sky above ablaze
That only lovers see

He walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
In this blue shade
My tears dry on their own

Whoa, he walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
My deep shade
My tears dry on their own

He walks away
The sun goes down
He takes the day, but I'm grown
And in your way
My deep shade
My tears dry

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Amy Winehouse

Amy Jade Winehouse (14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011) was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Her 2006 follow-up album, Back to Black, led to six Grammy Award nominations and five wins, tying the then record for the most wins by a female artist in a single night, and made Winehouse the first British female to win five Grammys, including three of the "Big Four": Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. more »

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Written by: Amy Winehouse, Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford

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10 facts about this song

General Information
"Tears Dry on Their Own" is a song by English singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse.
Album Information
The song is from her second and final studio album, "Back to Black", released in 2006.
Chart Performance
It was released as the fourth single from the album and peaked at the 16th position in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Composition
The track uses the chord sequence from Marvin Gaye’s 1964 song, "Ain't That Peculiar".
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of "Tears Dry on Their Own" talk about growing dependence on a damaged romantic relationship, and how that relationship has caused both comfort and suffering.
Video Location
The music video for the song was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by David LaChapelle.
Critical Acclaim
Despite its relatively modest charting, the song has received critical acclaim and is often considered one of the standout tracks from "Back to Black".
Posthumous Impact
After Winehouse's death in 2011, the song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 27.
Unique Mix Version
The 'Original version' of the song is quite different from the album version and the single version, featuring different mixing and instrumental arrangement.
NME Ranking
In 2011, NME ranked the song at number 39 on its list of the "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".

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