don't cry
♫ Guns N' Roses Lyrics


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If we could see tomorrow
What of your plans?
No one can live in sorrow
Ask all your friends.

Times that you took in stride
They're back in demand
I was the one who's washing
Blood off your hands

Don't you cry tonight
I still love you baby
Don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry tonight

I know the things you wanted
They're not what you have
With all the people talking
It's driving you mad

If I was standing by you
How would you feel?
Knowing your loves decided
And all love is real

Yeah baby
Don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry tonight

I thought I could live in your world
As years all went by
With all the voices I've heard
Something has died

And when your in need of someone
My heart won't deny you
So many seem so lonely
With no one left to cry to baby

And don't you cry tonight
And don't you cry tonight
And don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry
Don't you ever cry
Don't you cry tonight
Baby, maybe someday

Don't you cry




Don't you ever cry
Don't you cry tonight

Overall Meaning

This song is about the pain of lost love and the regret and longing that comes with it. The first verse speaks to the uncertainty of the future and how we make plans not knowing what tomorrow will bring. The artist encourages the listener not to dwell in sorrow and to reach out to friends when life is difficult. The second verse touches on the theme of lost love as the artist sings about how things that were once easy now feel impossible and how the opinions of others can make us feel crazy. The chorus repeats the message of not crying tonight, reminding the listener that love still exists and that there is a heaven above.


The third verse is the most personal and intimate, as the artist reflects on a past love and how they thought they could live in that person's world, but eventually something died. Despite the personal pain, the artist reassures the listener that they will be there in times of need and that many people are also lonely and in need of love. The song ends with a final plea to not cry tonight and the hope that someday things will be better.


Overall, this song is a classic rock ballad that captures the universal experience of heartbreak and how it can impact us in ways we never expected. The lyrics are particularly poignant and the vocals are heartfelt and emotive.


Line by Line Meaning

If we could see tomorrow
If we could predict the future


What of your plans?
How would your plans change?


No one can live in sorrow
It's impossible to live with constant sadness


Ask all your friends.
Seek the support of those close to you


Times that you took in stride
Challenges that you once overcame easily


They're back in demand
Those challenges are now difficult to handle


I was the one who's washing
I'm the person helping you deal with the aftermath


Blood off your hands
The consequences of past actions


Don't you cry tonight
Don't give in to sadness


I still love you baby
I still care for you deeply


There's a heaven above you baby
There's always hope and something better waiting for you


I know the things you wanted
I understand your desires and needs


They're not what you have
You didn't get what you wanted in life


With all the people talking
With so many voices and opinions around you


It's driving you mad
It's overwhelming and causing you mental distress


If I was standing by you
If I was there for you


How would you feel?
Would you feel better and supported?


Knowing your loves decided
Acknowledging that your love life is stable now


And all love is real
Believing that love is genuine


Yeah baby
Expressing affection and care


I thought I could live in your world
I believed I could understand and adapt to your life


As years all went by
But as time passed


With all the voices I've heard
With all the things I've learned


Something has died
Something inside of me has changed


And when your in need of someone
And when you need someone to rely on


My heart won't deny you
I'll always be here for you


So many seem so lonely
So many people feel alone


With no one left to cry to baby
No one else can provide comfort to you


Don't you ever cry
Don't let sadness consume you


Baby, maybe someday
There's hope for the future




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: (USA 2) SLASH, IZZY STRADLIN, DUFF MC KAGAN, DARREN A REED, MATT SORUM, W. AXL ROSE

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Agustín Arminio

se llama Don't cry la canción pero weno xd

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