Cry for help
Astley Rick Lyrics

need
Is a cry for help

In Cry for Help, Rick Astley sings about a woman who takes up most of his time and convinces him that she is fine. However, when she leaves, he is unsure if she is actually doing well. The woman's behavior is always the same and she seems to be playing a game with him. When she leaves, he feels responsible for her wellbeing, which highlights his need to be needed. The chorus, which is repeated several times, is in the form of a rhetorical question that expresses Rick's frustration with his lack of understanding of the woman's emotions, and his inability to help her or hear her cries for help.

In the second verse, Rick describes himself as wandering around town, trying to find a sense of it all. The rain on his face covers the trace of his tears that he had to waste. He questions why people hide emotions and why they are not allowed to breakdown and cry. The lyrics showcase Rick’s vulnerability, and his desire to cry for help himself instead of being the one to provide the help.

The lyrics of Cry for Help are emotional and introspective, and they reflect the struggles of dealing with difficult people and trying to understand their emotions. The song has been praised for its subject matter and its message of vulnerability and catharsis.