Hailing from Southampton, Ashley Thomas was raised on a diet of Stevie Wond… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Southampton, Ashley Thomas was raised on a diet of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Marvin Gaye, David Bowie and Parliament, to name just a few. He started playing drums at an early age, quickly followed by guitar, bass and later, piano. After moving to London to concentrate on becoming a professional musician, various major record/publishing companies seized on his talent for writing addictive songs.
However, a broader, more underground approach appealed to his sensibilities. He set about combining the quality of 60s/70s soul/funk with the more contemporary sounds of Broken Beat and Nu-Jazz. Inspired by the likes of 4Hero, IG Culture and Bugz In The Attic. His music can be characterised by a fusion of classic vocal hooks and syncopated rhythms held together by beautifully crafted song structures. All this is adorned by distinguished vocals which, whether soothing or tearing the roof off, never fail to evoke emotion.

Would You Cry?
Ashley Thomas Lyrics

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What would you do if I sold you lies?
Let you down high and dry?
Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?
Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?

What would you say if I changed my tune?
Shipped you out like a love once new?
Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?

Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?

Reversals seem to come easily. The smile upon your face never let me see.
The clown is lost, he was taken by the fool.
And this game is just a crime when you lose.

What would you say if you were coldly deceived?
Parted ways when you needed me?
Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?
Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?

Reversals seem to come easily. The smile upon your face never let me see.
The clown is lost, he was taken by the fool. And this game is just a crime when you lose.

What would you say if I came back around?
Proclaimed my love. Would your tears run down?

Overall Meaning

In Ashley Thomas's song "Would You Cry?", the lyrics express the consequences of a failed relationship, asking the recipient what they would do or feel in various hypothetical situations. Starting with the question of whether the person would cry if they were sold lies or let down, the lyrics delve into the possible scenarios that could occur in a relationship. The line "reversals seem to come easily" suggests that the ups and downs of relationships are common and possibly even expected. The mention of a clown being taken by a fool could reference the idea that someone who is usually happy and carefree has been hurt by someone else, causing them pain akin to being a victim of a fool's prank.

As the song progresses, the questions become more intense, with the lyrics asking what the person would do if they were coldly deceived or if the singer changed their tune. The song concludes with the question of what the person would do if the singer came back around and professed their love, wondering if the person would still have tears for them.

Overall, "Would You Cry?" is a reflective song about the possible consequences of failed relationships and the emotional states that can arise from them.

Line by Line Meaning

What would you do if I sold you lies?
If I deceived you and tricked you with lies, what would your reaction be?

Let you down high and dry?
If I disappointed you and left you without support, what would you do?

Would you cry? Is there lovin in your eyes?
Would you shed tears and show your emotional attachment, or would you remain indifferent?

What would you say if I changed my tune?
If I unexpectedly changed my behavior and attitude, what would be your response?

Shipped you out like a love once new?
If I abandoned you like a discarded object, what would you think?

Reversals seem to come easily. The smile upon your face never let me see.
Changes and transformations occur frequently, and your outward expression hides your true emotions and feelings.

The clown is lost, he was taken by the fool.
The jester or entertainer has lost his way and has been deceived or tricked by someone else.

And this game is just a crime when you lose.
This situation or event is unfair and painful when you end up on the losing side.

What would you say if you were coldly deceived?
If you were betrayed and misled with impersonal callousness, what would you do?

Parted ways when you needed me?
If I abandoned you or left you when you required my help or presence, how would you react?

What would you say if I came back around? Proclaimed my love. Would your tears run down?
If I returned and expressed my love for you, would you be moved to tears, or would you remain unaffected?

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