Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own -

"Tears Dry on Their Own" is the fourth single from Amy Winehouse’s seminal 2006 album, Back to Black . It stands as one of her most enduring tracks, famously interpolating the instrumentation of the 1967 Motown classic "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

: She stated in interviews that the song is about knowing you will be upset but choosing to get over it anyway . Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own

The song explores the emotional aftermath of a doomed relationship. According to Songfacts , it was written about her breakup with Blake Fielder-Civil, who had left her to return to a previous girlfriend. Amy described the track as being about the realization that a relationship must end: "Tears Dry on Their Own" is the fourth

Watch the official music video for "Tears Dry on Their Own," featuring Amy Winehouse walking through the streets of Los Angeles: Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own AmyWinehouseVEVO YouTube• Dec 23, 2009 Inspiration and Personal Meaning The song explores the emotional aftermath of a

: Lines like "I shouldn't play myself again / I should just be my own best friend" highlight Amy's struggle with self-destructive tendencies and her desire for self-reliance.