[The Weeknd (Ariana Grande):]
Ooh (Ooh)
Na-na, yeah
[The Weeknd:]
I saw you dancing in a crowded room (Uh)
You look so happy when I’m not with you
But then you saw me, caught you by surprise
A single teardrop falling from your eye
[The Weeknd (Ariana Grande):]
I don’t know why I run away (Oh)
I make you cry when I run away (Oh)
[The Weeknd:]
Take me back ’cause I wanna stay
Save your tears for another
[The Weeknd (Ariana Grande):]
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Mm)
[Ariana Grande:]
Met you once under a Pisces moon
I kept my distance ’cause I know that you
Don’t like when I’m with nobody else
I couldn’t help it, I put you through hell
I don’t know why I run away, oh boy (Run away, oh yeah; oh)
I make you cry when I run away (Away, oh; oh)
Boy, take me back ’cause I wanna stay
Save your tears for another
I realize that it’s much too late
And you deserve someone better
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
[Both (Ariana Grande):]
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
I don’t know why I run away (Oh)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
I make you cry when I run away (Save)
[Both (Ariana Grande) {The Weeknd}:]
Save your tears for another day (Ooh) oh
{Ooh, girl, I said} (Okay)
{Save} (Save) {your} (Your) {tears for another day} (Oh yeah, yeah) oh
[The Weeknd (Both):]
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day (Oh)
Save your tears for another day
Exploring Emotional Honesty in “Save Your Tears (Remix)”
“Save Your Tears (Remix)” by Ariana Grande and The Weeknd is a heartfelt duet that delves into the complexities of love, regret, and emotional vulnerability. The song captures the pain of seeing a former lover happy with someone else, while wrestling with the guilt of having caused them sorrow. Both artists trade verses that reveal their perspectives—The Weeknd’s remorseful realization of his mistakes, and Ariana’s confession of her own distance and regret. The chorus, a plea to save tears for another day, highlights the desire to move on despite the lingering pain. The collaboration’s dreamy soundscape and poignant lyrics make it a powerful anthem for those grappling with past relationships.
Song Credits
- Artists: Ariana Grande & The Weeknd
- Songwriters: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Quenneville, Max Martin, Oscar Holter
- Release Year: 2021
- Label: Republic Records