The Salt In My Tears

Album: One Night With A Stranger (1983)
Charted: 36
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  • I never did it
    No I won't admit it
    Why should I lie for you anymore?
    You never loved me
    You pushed and you shoved me
    I seen a woman I never saw
    I saw you laugh when the knife was twisted
    It still hurts but the pain has shifted
    I'm looking back at the time that drifted by
    But I won't cry for the wasted years
    'Cause you ain't worth the salt in my tears

    Feeling neglected
    Used and rejected
    You need a shoulder to lean upon
    Maybe you've picked him
    Found your next victim
    Don't worry someone will come along
    I broke the spell that you kept me under
    I'd had enough of the rain and thunder
    I lost track of the time and I wonder why
    But I won't cry for the wasted years
    'Cause you ain't worth the salt in my tears

    I'll sit around and drink a few more beers
    Until the memory just disappears
    'Cause you ain't worth the salt in my tears Writer/s: Martin Briley
    Publisher: Audiam, Inc., BMG Rights Management
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 4

  • Christopher Clayborne from North CarolinaWho is the long armed blonde in this video?
  • Linda from Inland Empire, CaGood song, horrid video. I'd love to hear a remake of this song, but I am not sure by who.
  • Rayna from Pembroke Pines, FlThe beauty playing Martin's ex-girlfriend was a Bond Girl.
  • Madison from Norway, MeI forgot all about this song until I heard it on the XM 80's channel a few weeks ago.
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