Stewart and Gouldman were straight pop-song-writers, who created the band’s most accessible songs; Godley and Creme were the experimental half of 10cc, featuring an Art School sensibility and cinematic writing. All are skilled multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, writers, and producers, and each could perform convincingly as lead singers, leading to favourable comparisons with The Beatles.
The band achieved its greatest commercial success during the 1970s.
In 1976 ... Godley & Creme left, releasing records under that name before making a significant contribution to the development of the music video in the 80s.
In 1977 ... 10cc embarked on an international tour with guitarist Rick Fenn, keyboardist Tony O'Malley and additional drummer Stuart Tosh and recorded a live album in 1977, "Live And Let Live", which mixed the hits with material from the previous three albums.
Fenn, Tosh, Burgess and keyboardist Duncan Mackay were full members of the band and performed on 1978 album "Bloody Tourists", which provided the band with their third UK No.1 single, the reggae-styled "Dreadlock Holiday".
1977-1983 ... After the departure of Godley and Creme, Stewart and Gouldman opted to continue as 10cc, bringing in to the studio drummer Paul Burgess, who had up to that point been their tour backup drummer. Their first album as a three piece band was "Deceptive Bends".
1984-1992 ... Separate projects - after 1983, the band went into recess as Stewart did produce recordings for Sad Café and Gouldman produced tracks for The Ramones before teaming up with Andrew Gold to form the synth-pop group Wax.
1992-1995 ... In 1992 the original four members reunited to record "Meanwhile", an album produced by Gary Katz of Steely Dan fame. ...the album was not a "reunion" in the strict sense of the word. All the album's songs were written by Stewart and Gouldman ... Creme and Godley agreed to guest on the album to fullfil their obligation to Polydor records.
1999-2009 ... since 1999 Gouldman has toured as 10cc consisting of Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson, Mike Stevens and/or Keith Hayman, with occasional guest appearances by Kevin Godley. The band has embarked on several national tours of the UK and various dates throughout the World playing 10cc hits, plus a section of Gouldman's hits written for others. Their first gig was at Ronnie Scotts jazz club in Birmingham in 1999.
Additional info:
There is much speculation about where the name of the band comes from but the general consensus was that it is named after the average amount of ejaculate in a single male orgasm. However one will find that the average is about 3cc ...the name "10cc" in fact comes from a dream: Jonathan King, the person who signed them, dreamed of a band called 10cc topping the charts in both the UK and America - see: snopes.com/music/artists/10cc.asp
Cry
10cc Lyrics
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You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know what the sound is darlin'
It's the sound of my tears fallin'
Or is it the rain?
You don't know how to play the game
You cheat
You make me wanna cry
You make me wanna cry
Cry...
You make me wanna cry
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
Don't you hear any voices cryin'?
That's the sound of my love dyin'
Here comes the rain
You don't know how to play the game
You cheat
You lie
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't know
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
Cry...
Cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
The lyrics of "Cry" by 10cc are about an individual who is in pain because of a failed relationship. The person they were in the relationship with does not know how to ease their pain or play the game of love fairly, which makes the singer want to cry. They are feeling deserted as their significant other cheats and lies, making it even more painful because the singer still loves them. The sound of tears falling is the only sound that can be heard or is it the rain pouring from the sky? The paradox in this song is that the rain could be interpreted as either tears falling down from the singer or the pouring rain from the sky, but either way, it signifies sadness and heartbreak.
In the second verse, the singer asks if the person they were in love with can hear any voices crying or if it is only them. It is evident that the singer's love for their partner is dying, and the rain signifies the sorrow, sadness, and loneliness that comes along with it. The pain is heightened in the chorus, where the singer breaks down, feeling that their partner doesn't even know how to say goodbye, leading to a moment where they feel like crying.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how to ease my pain
You are not capable of alleviating the emotional distress I am experiencing.
You don't know
You have no idea of how I feel or what I need.
You don't know what the sound is darlin'
You are unaware of the significance of the sound you are hearing, my tears.
It's the sound of my tears fallin'
I am crying because of the intense pain you have caused me.
Or is it the rain?
Perhaps you are hearing the sound of the rain instead of my tears. You are indifferent to my sorrow.
You don't know how to play the game
You lack the skills to participate in a relationship in an honest and fair manner.
You cheat
You are unfaithful to me.
You lie
You are not truthful with me.
You make me wanna cry
Your behavior is so hurtful that it makes me want to cry.
Cry...
Reiterating the pain and sadness of the situation.
Don't you hear any voices cryin'?
The cries you hear in the background are symbolic of the voices of those whose love has died.
That's the sound of my love dyin'
The sound you are hearing is the gradual death of my love for you.
Here comes the rain
The clouds are darkening my outlook on love and life.
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You are not even capable of ending the relationship with dignity and respect.
Cry...
Reiterating the pain and sadness of the situation.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN GODLEY, LOL CREME
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@perpetual61
LYRICS:
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know what the sound is darlin'
It's the sound of my tears falling
Or is it the rain?
You don't know
You don't know how to play the game
And you cheat, you lie
You make me want to cry
You make me want to cry
Cry
You make me want to cry
You don't know how to ease my pain, you don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
Don't you hear any voices crying?
That's the sound of our love dying
Here comes the rain
You don't know how to play the game
And you cheat, you lie
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me want to cry
You don't know
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me want to cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me want to cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
@DamienMcGuinness
[Verse 1]
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know what the sound is darling
It's the sound of my tears falling
Or is it the rain?
You don't know
[Chorus]
You don't know how to play the game
And you cheat, you lie
You make me wanna cry
You make me wanna cry
Cry
You make me wanna cry
[Verse 2]
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
Don't you hear any voices crying?
That's the sound of our love dying
Here comes the rain
[Chorus]
You don't know how to play the game
And you cheat, you lie
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't know
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
[Outro]
Cry
Cry
Cry
Cry
@rjmcallister1888
1985: still amazing after all these years. The video was far ahead of its time, and Godley and Creme, with Trevor Horn producing, made a record that still stands the test of time.
@HDramboDwango
I was more partial to Max Headroom but this song a tear jerker!
@ABobby077
or something from Peter Gabriel@@HDramboDwango
@seanpratchler8517
I remember driving on a gray, rainy summer day and this song came on, almost perfectly to the rhythm of the windshield wipers. I've never forgotten that.
@quota77
what kind of car?
@cardinalRG
@seanpratchler1888 --That's a great story, and I can relate because something similar happened to me. I was once stopped at a railroad crossing, with Tom Petty's American Girl playing on the radio. The crossing's lights and bell were were exactly in sync with the song's refrain. And I mean exactly. I couldn't but laugh out loud, and because I was alone in the car, it must have made a weird site to the other drivers alongside. I didn't care, it was a great moment.
@ericschlebus6488
What a unique and mesmerizing song. Absolutely amazing. I was 12 when this came out (first heard it on Miami Vice), I’m almost 50 now. Time flies.
@jamosh1967
I was 18 years old in 1985 when this song came out.
@jamesblair8436
I heard this for 1st time a few days ago watching Miami Vice for 1st time. Wow is all I can say. Very impressed.
@rayva1
I was 10. Lol.