When Doves Cry
Íõ×Ó(Prince) Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
The sweat of your body covers me
Can you my darling
Can you picture this?
Dream if you can a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
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? (so cold)
Maybe I'm just 2 demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
Shes never satisfied (shes never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
Touch if you will my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
Youve 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? (world so cold)
Maybe I'm just 2 demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold
Maybe you're just like my mother
Shes never satisfied (shes 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? (a world that's so cold)
Maybe I'm just 2 demanding (maybe, maybe I'm like my father)
Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold (ya know he's 2 bold)
Maybe you're just like my mother (maybe you're just like my mother)
Shes never satisfied (shes never, never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other (why do we scream, why)
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
Don't cry (don't cry)
When doves cry
When doves cry
When doves cry
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry, doves cry
Don't cry
Darling don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't don't cry
The song "When Doves Cry" by Prince is a complex and enigmatic exploration of the complexities of love and relationships. The first verse paints a vivid picture of physical intimacy, with the sweat and heat of a passionate moment between two people. However, the second verse takes a more introspective turn, with Prince questioning why his partner would leave him alone in a cold and unforgiving world. He wonders if he is too demanding or too bold, like his father, and if his partner is like his never-satisfied mother. The chorus repeats the phrase "when doves cry," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the pain and confusion of failed relationships.
The third verse returns to physical sensations, with Prince asking his partner to touch his stomach and feel the trembling inside. He emphasizes that even doves have pride and should not be made to chase after someone. The final chorus repeats the phrase "when doves cry" several times, with the repeated refrain of "don't cry" providing a note of hope or comfort.
Overall, "When Doves Cry" is a poignant exploration of the emotional complexities of relationships, both physical and emotional, and the pain and confusion that comes with their dissolution.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig if you will the picture
Imagine if you are able to understand the situation
Of you and I engaged in a kiss
We are kissing passionately
The sweat of your body covers me
Sweat from your body is all over me
Can you my darling
My beloved, can you comprehend
Can you picture this?
Can you see what I am describing
Dream if you can a courtyard
Imagine a peaceful courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
There are many violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
The animals around us are intrigued by our union
They feel the heat
They sense the passion between us
The heat between me and you
The passion between us is intense
How can you just leave me standing?
Why would you abandon me like this
Alone in a world that's so cold? (so cold)
Left all alone in a world without warmth
Maybe I'm just 2 demanding
Perhaps I require too much
Maybe I'm just like my father 2 bold
Maybe I'm as courageous as my father, risking too much
Maybe you're just like my mother
You could be like my mother in some way
Shes never satisfied (shes never satisfied)
My mother is always wanting more
Why do we scream at each other
Why do we fight so loudly
This is what it sounds like
This is what our arguments are like
When doves cry
It's a painful cry, even for doves
Touch if you will my stomach
If you want to, you can touch my stomach
Feel how it trembles inside
Feel how my stomach trembles with nervousness and excitement
Youve got the butterflies all tied up
You make me feel nervous but excited at the same time
Don't make me chase you
Don't make me pursue you constantly
Even doves have pride
Even the softest animal, like doves, have self-respect
When doves cry (doves cry, doves cry)
Even gentle creatures like doves can feel the pain of losing someone
Don't cry
Don't worry or be sad
Darling don't cry
My beloved, please don't shed a tear
Don't don't cry
Whatever you do, don't cry
Contributed by William F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.