Song Description
Grandson holds a picture of his grandma for the first time. She died when her son was very young. He has a lot of unanswered questions and is very sad. Singer feels these are not his, but hers, passed down through generations.
Song Length |
3:31 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Sadness, You, Yours |
Similar Artists |
George Strait, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
| |
Lyrics
These Aren't My Tears
I can't believe this is the first time
I've held your picture in my hands
Wish I could hold you even closer
Grandma these tears don't understand
Why God called you home so young
You missed the growin' of your son
Never knowin' he'd have children
Never knowin' I'd be one
Chorus:
These aren't my tears that are fallin'
Grandma I think they are yours
Each one a little bit sadder, than the one that fell before
Tricklin' down through generations
For what you missed throughout the years
Oh, no Grandma
These aren't my tears
My daddy's laughter came from somewhere
I swear it's dancin' in your eyes
That must be him you are holdin'
A mother's smile never lies
I've got a thousand burnin' questions
But the answers all have died
All you could leave was a picture
To sooth the ache I have inside
Repeat Chorus
Tag:
Oh no Grandma, These aren't my tears