The song "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Ella Henderson is actually a cover of a song originally performed by Amy Winehouse. The lyrics explore the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship and the singer's struggle to move on. The song begins by acknowledging that the singer can only be a reminder of the past darkness and that she has become accustomed to the regret and longing she feels. She reflects on how things used to be so right when they were together and how she would wait for him in a hotel room at night. She realizes that she hadn't found her perfect match, but was still attached to him. She takes responsibility for her emotions and acknowledges that he owes her nothing and walking away might be the best option, even though it's difficult for her. As the chorus kicks in, the metaphor of the sun going down is used to represent him walking away and taking the day with him. However, the singer proclaims her independence and growth, implying that she can handle moving on from the relationship. She finds solace in her own way, in the shade of the blue that she is in, as her tears dry on their own. The following verses delve into the singer's confusion and stress over why she obsesses over this man when there are much bigger things going on in the world. She realizes that they could never have it all and their relationship was bound to hit a wall. She understands that moving on is inevitably painful, even if she no longer desires him. She doesn't want to play herself again and vows to be her own best friend instead of getting involved with "stupid men." The chorus repeats, emphasizing the fact that he walks away and takes the day, but the singer has grown and can handle it. She finds comfort in her own blue shade where her tears dry on their own. Towards the end of the song, the singer reflects on the history they had together as their shadow covers her. The sky above is described as ablaze, symbolizing the passionate and intense love they once shared. However, the sun sets as they say goodbye, indicating that their love story has come to an end. The song concludes with the realization that there are some regrets and emotional debts, but the singer wishes she could say otherwise. She accepts that they are now history and the shadow of their past covers her. The final chorus repeats, highlighting the fact that while he walks away, she is grown and her tears will eventually dry on their own. Overall, "Tears Dry On Their Own" is a powerful song about the struggle of moving on from a failed relationship, accepting the pain and loss, and finding strength and growth in the process.
