And we stare each other down like
victims in the grind
Probing all the weakness and hurt
still left behind
and we cry the tears of pearls
we do it oh we do it
Is love really the tragedy the way
you might describe
Or would a thousand lovers still
leave you cold inside?
Make you cry
These tears of pearls
Chorus:
all these mixed emotions we keep
locked away like stolen pearls
stolen pearl devotions we keep
locked away from all the world
Your kisses are like pearls,
so different and so rare
But anger stole the jewels away
and love has left you bare
Made you cry
These tears of pearls
Well, I could be the tired joker,
pour my heart to get you in
Sacrifice my happiness just so I could win
Maybe cry
These tears of pearls
chorus
we twist and turn where angels burn
like fallen soldiers we will learn
that once forgotten twice removed
love will be the death the death of you
Baby, come on, darlin'
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, yeah
chorus (x2)