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bwburke94
(Y2: Electric Boogaloo)
Playing_with_boy
Since: Jun, 2018
WarJay77
(Troper Knight)
Playing_with_boy
Since: Jun, 2018

Well, there is this example of a tear-jerker from Barenaked Ladies.
It's been one week since you looked at me, Dropped your arms to the side and said, "I'm sorry". Five days since I laughed at you and said, "You just did just what I thought you were gonna do." Three days since the living room, We realized we're both to blame, but what could we do? Yesterday you just smiled at me, 'Cause it'll still be two days 'til we say we're sorry
Now there are two reasons why this is not a tear jerker.
- Because this song is, well, happy and not intending to take itself seriously.
- Even if this was a heart-felt piano ballad, these lyrics are literally about a couple saying "sorry". I can find examples in the same song that are sadder. Or at least could be about domestic abuse.
Examples:Should I delete it?
Edited by Playing_with_boy