It was written by Warryn Campbell and Elliott for her sixth studio album, The Cookbook (2005), while production was handled by the former.

[2] On the issue date of February 11, 2006, the song debuted at number 45 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, and the following month, it peaked within the top five of the Hot Dance Singles Sales chart.

[3][4] In Australia, "Teary Eyed" reached the top 40 of the ARIA Singles Chart, peaking at number 36.

As usual Elliot uses her sample technique to promote the song "Meltdown" by performing in the middle of the video.

There are various shots of a car flipping and bursting into flames due to Elliott stabbing a hole in the front left tire out of her anger.