When Doves Cry
Alex Clare Lyrics
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Of you and I engaged in a kiss
The sweat of your body covers me, my darling
Can you, my darling?
Can you picture this?
Dream if you can a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat
The heat between me and you
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world that's so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world that's so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
When doves cry
Touch if you will my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
You've got the butterflies all tied up
Don't make me chase you
Even doves have pride
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
How can you just leave me standing
Alone in a world that's so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
When doves cry
Alex Clare's "When Doves Cry" is a cover of Prince's hit song. In this song, Clare implores his partner to take part in an intimate moment with him. He asks her to picture a romantic moment between them, involving a kiss and the sweat of their bodies covering each other. He then imagines a dreamy scene with a courtyard filled with blooming violets and curious animals. Clare continues to ask his partner why she would leave him standing alone in the cold. He questions if he is just too demanding and compares himself to his bold father, while also comparing his partner to his mother, who is never satisfied. Clare also mentions that even doves have pride and questions his partner, wondering why they are screaming at each other.
The lyrics of "When Doves Cry" are passionate and intense, and they explore the complexities of relationships. The singer wonders why his relationship isn't working despite his desire and commitment, and he questions whether he is at fault or whether it is his partner's fault. The song captures the desperation that comes with wanting someone to love you and to stay with you.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig if you will the picture
Imagine a scenario with me
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
Where we are kissing each other
The sweat of your body covers me, my darling
Your sweat is all over me
Can you, my darling?
Can you picture this?
Can you picture this?
Can you imagine this?
Dream if you can a courtyard
Think of a courtyard in your dreams
An ocean of violets in bloom
The whole place is filled with blooming violets
Animals strike curious poses
The animals are curious and intrigued by us being together
They feel the heat
They sense the romantic tension or attraction between us
The heat between me and you
The romantic or sexual tension between us
How can you just leave me standing
Why did you leave me alone?
Alone in a world that's so cold?
In this cold and lonely world?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I expect too much
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
I am like my father who is also bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
Perhaps you are similar to my mother
She's never satisfied
She is never content
Why do we scream at each other?
Why do we argue and raise our voices?
This is what it sounds like
This is how it feels
When doves cry
When love falls apart
Touch if you will my stomach
Please touch my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
Feel my internal tremble
You've got the butterflies all tied up
You are responsible for making me feel nervous and excited
Don't make me chase you
Don't make me work hard to win you over
Even doves have pride
Even gentle creatures like doves have their dignity
When doves cry
When love and emotions take over
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cruzalan003
Rip Prince. The doves will cry forever in your absence
@beckym565
WOW---WOW and as a PRINCE fanatic since i was 13yrs old,, i would have shot any one who would re-do a price song,,, but--this is actually pretty awesomely done,,,, kudos
@AmirSaidani
Man. or Legend. He just gets better. The Voice is lush. The Music is lush. I can't point out any fault, all of his songs are perfection @alexclare you really deserve so much recognition, you are a VERY good Musician, people the world over deserve this delight to listen to <3 do us all a favour and NEVER stop :)
@clarabenediktebrandt9687
Why isn't this track on spotify?! 😫
@Evilash
#2016 this is banger! who is with me?.. ;)
@MrNiels1912
@ alexclare AWESOME!!!! YOU'RE A LEGEND! greets from Holland
@MariosMusicTV
thats why i love samples, rip prince!
@marymorrison824
I am super pumped for new music.
@elliotcarter6907
chef and an artist. what a creative person
@silmaradamianidefarias8828
Prince é demais maravilhoso tudo d bom😉