"Tears Dry on Their Own" by Amy Winehouse
Written in Miami with producer Salaam Remi, “Tears Dry On Their Own” has grown to become one of the most recognisable songs in Winehouse’s discography. During an undated interview with BBC , Winehouse described the song as: "I was with someone that I couldn’t really be with and I knew it wouldn’t last. But I think because I knew it couldn’t last, it’s kinda like saying, “I’m upset, but I know I’ll get over it, I guess.” [Verse 1] All I can ever be to you is the darkness that we knew And this regret I've 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 And you don't owe nothing to me But to walk away, I have no capacity [Chorus] He walks away, the sun goes down He takes the day, but I'm grown (I'm grown) And in your way, in this blue shade My tears dry on their own [Verse 2] I d...