Discover the story of the song > Tearz – Wu-Tang Clan

The song talks about two stories of the protagonist and his friends. In the first story, the protagonist's little brother is shot and killed while getting bread from the store on a hot summer day. The protagonist is heartbroken and wishes he had told his brother he loved him. In the second story, the protagonist's friend contracts HIV after sleeping with a promiscuous girl despite his friend's warning to use protection. The friend is now dying and the protagonist is mourning his friend's loss. The lyrics suggest that after moments of humor and happiness, sadness and tears inevitably follow.