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Lullabye
Emitt Rhodes Lyrics


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Tears that angels cry
And they darken all the sky
When the one you love says good-bye
Tears that angels cry

Sing a lullabye
Sing it soft and only sigh
When the one you love says good-bye
Sing a lullabye

When your love still is strong
When the one you love is gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lullabye by Emitt Rhodes are poignant and bittersweet, invoking feelings of sadness and grief. The first verse talks about the tears that angels cry, and how they darken the sky. This is a powerful metaphor for the overwhelming sadness and pain that one feels when they are left by the one they love. The tears falling from heaven itself emphasize the gravity of the situation, and how the loss of someone we love can feel like the end of the world.


The chorus provides a soothing solution to this pain - singing a lullabye to oneself. The words suggest that the power of a lullabye can ease the hurt and agony felt by heartbreak. When the one you love says goodbye, a lullabye can provide a sense of comfort and solace. The second verse speaks of the strength of love, and how it can endure even in the face of separation. Emitt Rhodes is suggesting that even if the love is still present, the person may have to resign themselves to the fact that their lover is no longer physically present with them.


Overall, the lyrics to Lullabye are simple and poetic, but incredibly powerful. Emitt Rhodes has written a song that speaks to the universal experiences of heartbreak, loss, and pain, and shows that even in the darkest of moments, there is always hope for comfort and healing in the power of music and song.


Line by Line Meaning

Tears that angels cry
The sorrowful tears shed by celestial beings


And they darken all the sky
Such tears have the power to darken the entire sky with their immense intensity


When the one you love says good-bye
When someone you love dearly departs, it brings to you an indescribable pain


Tears that angels cry
The sadness of losing someone you love can be as profound as the tears shed by angels


Sing a lullabye
Soothe your mind and heart by singing a calming lullaby


Sing it soft and only sigh
The melody of the lullaby should be sung gently and with a soft voice that reflects your sadness


When the one you love says good-bye
The lullaby is meant to help you cope with the overwhelming emotions that come with someone you love leaving


Sing a lullabye
Repeating the lullaby can calm your mind and slowly ease the pain


When your love still is strong
Even when you still strongly love the person who has left you


When the one you love is gone
When the person who is your true love is no longer with you.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMITT RHODES

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