I Want My Tears Back Lyrics
Nightwish
Lyrics
I want my tears back!
The treetops, the chimneys, the snowbed stories, winter grey
Wildflowers, those meadows of heaven, wind in the wheat
A railroad across waters, the scent of grandfatherly love
Blue bayous, Decembers, moon through a dragonfly's wings
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where's dear Alice knocking on the door?
Where's the trapdoor that takes me there
Where the real is shattered by a Mad Marsh Hare?
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where are the sleepless nights I used to live for?
Before the years take me
I wish to see the lost in me
I want my tears back
I want my tears back now!
A ballet on a grove, still growing young all alone
A rag doll, a best friend, the voice of Mary Costa
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where's dear Alice knocking on the door?
Where's the trapdoor that takes me there
Where the real is shattered by a Mad Marsh Hare?
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where are the sleepless nights I used to live for?
Before the years take me
I wish to see the lost in me
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where are the sleepless nights I used to live for?
Before the years take me
I wish to see the lost in me
I want my tears back
I want my tears back now
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where are the sleepless nights I used to live for?
Before the years take me
I wish to see the lost in me
Where is the wonder? Where's the awe?
Where are the sleepless nights I used to live for?
Before the years take me
I wish to see the lost in me
I want my tears back
I want my tears back now!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Finland, founded in 1996 by Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen, and Jukka Nevalainen. The song "I Want My Tears Back" is featured on their 2011 album Imaginaerum.
It was written by Tuomas Holopainen and features lyrics sung by both Anette Olzon and Marco Hietala. The song combines elements of classical music with heavy metal, creating an epic soundscape. The current lineup consists of Floor Jansen (vocals), Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Emppu Vuorinen (guitar), Kai Hahto (drums) and Troy Donockley (Uilleann pipes). The lyrics for the song tell the story of a struggle to find hope amidst despair and loss.