Tears

The speaker is grieving the end of a relationship. At first, they feel haunted by memories, hurt, and shame, and they question why the other person caused so much pain. Gradually, the repeated promise “I’ll get over you” becomes a statement of hope: the speaker may still be sad, but they are beginning to choose their own life.

The tears are compared to the ocean, suggesting grief that feels vast and difficult to control. Tears “on the ground” and “on my pillow” make the sadness feel present both in daily life and in private moments. Rain at the window, and the image of pain washing out, suggest that crying may help release some of the hurt. “Haunting me” means the memories keep returning and troubling the speaker.

The lyrics hold two feelings at once: the speaker is still wounded and calls out the former partner’s name, yet insists they will recover. The line about loving themselves if they stop may mean that healing requires turning attention away from the relationship. The final claims of being fine sound determined, though they may not mean the pain has completely disappeared.