Tears

The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers

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Well, well, well, well

Ooh yeah

Oh yeah



Thank you, baby

For the years you've given me

For each beat of my heart

For every breath I breathe



Thank you, sweetie

For the best times of my life

Through the good, through the bad

You were always by my side



I never thought I'd meet someone

Who loves unselfishly

And I appreciate the way you loved

And sacrificed for me



I can't hold back these tears, let me cry

Let me cry, although a man's not suppose to cry

If I hold back my tears, I'll just die

You've given so much to my life



Thank you, lady

For the joy you bring to life

When all was lost and gone

You brought hope back in sight



Thank you, honey

For being my best friend

When I thought no one understood

You would always understand



I used to think that I knew love

And what true love would mean

Now I know that I did not know much

'Cause you taught me everything



I can't hold back these tears, let me cry

Let me cry, although a man's not suppose to cry

If I hold back my tears, I'll just die

You've given so much to my life



Oh, God so loved the world

That He blessed us all with you

Then He gave me a heart

And now I'm giving it to you, baby



And these tears I cry are tears of joy

My happiness, I do rejoice

In the love you give unselfishly

Your constant sacrifice for me



I can't hold back these tears, let me cry

Although a man's not suppose to cry

If I hold back my tears, I'll just die

You, you, you given so much to my life



I can't hold back these tears, let me cry

Although a man's not suppose to cry

If I hold back my tears, I'll just die

You've given so much, so much to my life



I can't hold back these tears, let me cry

If I hold back my tears, I'll just die

I can't hold back these tears

Yeah, I'll just die, ooh

About Tears

The Isley Brothers' "Tears" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-to-late 1960s soul and R&B output, characterized by lush harmonies and a driving, rhythmic groove. As a staple of their discography during the Motown and Vee-Jay eras, the track exemplifies the group's signature ability to blend vocal prowess with a polished, danceable production style. The song reflects the era's focus on emotional expression within the soul genre, utilizing the Isley vocalists' signature tightness to convey deep feeling without relying on explicit lyrical narratives. It remains a representative piece of their broader body of work, showcasing their transition into more sophisticated arrangements while maintaining the infectious energy that defined their catalog. The recording captures the essence of 1960s soul music, where instrumental backing and vocal interplay were paramount in creating a timeless sound that influenced countless subsequent artists in the R&B and funk genres.