LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS
by @jerrypettit
Liner Notes
I swear I would love to tell the story of every sad relationship I've ever been in, but...the grandkids are being dismissed early this afternoon and I have to go pick them up right now. Maybe tomorrow. And I hope you enjoy the song!!
Lyrics
LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS
Words & Music By Jerry Pettit Facebook.com/JerryPettitMusic
I see the weight you're carrying Written in your eyes tonight You don't have to say a word, baby I can feel when something ain't right
Come here, let me hold you closer Rest your head against my chest You've been strong for way too long now Let me give your heart some rest
CHORUS: LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away Let me take some of that pain You don't have to face the darkness All alone another day Let me be the one who's there When the world don't seem to care LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away
I know you're used to standing solo Building walls to keep you safe But love means letting someone see you Even in your breaking place
So go ahead and let it fall now Every drop of hurt you've held I'll be right here in the silence 'Til you're ready, 'til you're well
CHORUS: LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away Let me take some of that pain You don't have to face the darkness All alone another day Let me be the one who's there When the world don't seem to care LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away
BRIDGE: You've carried me through my storms Now let me carry you through yours That's what this love is for Baby, that's what this love is for I'll hold you through the longest night Until you see the morning light I'm not going anywhere I'm staying right here
CHORUS: LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away Let me take some of that pain You don't have to face the darkness All alone another day Let me be the one who's there When the world don't seem to care LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away LET ME KISS YOUR TEARS away
© 2026, Jerry Pettit
Comments
Hallo Jerry, Toller Song! Die Übergänge von den Strophen in den Refrain Gefallen mir sehr gut. Die Melodieführung gefällt mir sowieso von Anfang bis zum Ende. Starker Beitrag, Hut ab!
Apart from your obvious melodic and vocal talents Jerry, you write the most beautiful lyrics, as with this song!
When one has been single for to long I think its hard to break their wall. This really paints a truthfulland hearth breaking picture. Everyonedeserve to be loved. Wonderful song
"But love means letting someone see you - Even in your breaking place" really spoke to my heart. I'm a hider too often. The bridge was beautiful - and the chorus is going to stick in my head.
Lovely fingerstyle guitar. Beautiful song of love and comfort. Your passionate vocals and these tender lyrics are a perfect match - great instrumental track too. Lovely song and I enjoyed my listen!
Excellent lyrics riding on a fine melody. Nicely done, Jerry.
Very beautiful and moving song. Love your singing, playing and arrangement. I have a big complaint: why is it not on radio??? Your songs are so gorgeous. Each is unique and so much needed.
I like the sound of this one. The guitar in the background (right side especially) is great. Makes for a good arrangement. The melody is a great foundation for the lyric. This makes me think of my daughters and when everything could be made okay with just a kiss.
I could have sworn I'd left a comment - wonder where it ended up - lol!
So, yes, as I was saying, please do tell... And this song is beautiful in every way!
your style is no individual, so unique, that a jerry song can be identified as one from the very start. although this type of song had been the dominant voice of popular music for decades, it has declined in popularity as the culture itself has declined in romantic optimism. but songs like this could bring it right up to where things were in better times. a jerry song is as distince from any other line of loves songs as was the formidible achievement of the incandescent Burt Bacharach. and this new song could be just the ticket to a mainstream break out. i really cannot imagine anybody hearing this song that wold not love it. The writing and singing is so good, and more than that, the romantic feeling is almost overwhelming. even when the girl is crying, the scene is one of romantic surrender.
It's an especially touching sentiment to tell someone they can cry it out, not that you want to stop them from crying. Probably my favorite line here is: "So go ahead and let it fall now / Every drop of hurt you've held."