Goapele's newest video for her powerful ballad "Tears On My Pillow" delves deep into the complexities of love that is lost. The video, directed by John Mazyck, showcases Goapele in a high fashion themed setting that is both mysterious and whimsical. Slow cuts and low lights express the beauty of both the song and the songstress and fans are sure to feel every lyric like never before.
"Tears On My Pillow", produced by Bobby Ozuna, is from her latest album Break of Dawn featuring collaborations with an array of creative folks including Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, Bobby Ozuna, Malay, Bedrock and Electric Thunderbolt. Fans will bare witness to a more free-spirited Goapele. “One of my goals for [Break of Dawn] was to be more uninhibited,” Goapele says. “I came into this business as a young woman who wanted to lay a foundation of musical integrity and now I’m more willing to share my sensuality as well. I realize that it’s possible to be both complex and provocative.” This is expressed in her new single, “Tears On My Pillow.”
Goapele makes her big screen debut this fall in the highly anticipated remake, “Sparkle.” The film stars the late, Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, and Derek Luke to name a few. The film was directed by Salim Akil.
Lyrics to "TEARS ON MY PILLOW" by Goapele
I think I finally understand, how u could love someone and leave them.
It must be hard to be a man, holding back so many feelings.
I saw you slip away, long before you gave reasons
Couldn't hold you down, if you wanted to go
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Cause there's no other way for me to let go
I didn't wanna even care
I didn't wanna even miss you
Cause you told me you'd be there
Now should I even try to reach you?
I look in the mirror
I see you face with mine
And its much clearer now, I need you in my life
But, Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Cause there's no other way for me to let go
I see it in your eyes
Your laugh is a disguise
it used to be magic to me
You're giving me no choice
I hear it in your voice
And it's so sad to me
But I think forgiveness is the season
Wish you could stay I have my reasons
I'm still trying to hold on to something that's gone
Can't make you stay here with me
Oh but each time I try, its like I'm crying in vain
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Each time I try, my tears land straight on my pillow
Cause there's no other way for me to let go
