Don't Cry No More
BB King & Bobby Blue Bland Lyrics
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Don't cry no more, baby, wipe away your tears
And I know, I know that your love is real
Don't cry, don't cry, I'm begging you
Don't cry no more, baby, I'm begging you
Every tear you shed tells me that your love is true
Now I believe without a doubt
That you really, really, really love me
You cried me a river, you cried me a sea
Now I believe without a doubt
That you really, really, really love me
Don't cry no more, wipe away your tears
Don't cry no more, baby, wipe away your tears
And I know, I know that your love is real
I don't want you to cry, no, I don't want you to cry
It's summertime and the living is easy
I don't want you to cry, no, please don't cry
The lyrics to B.B. King and Bobby Blue Bland's song "Don't Cry No More" are a message of reassurance and comfort to someone who is crying over their love for the singer. The chorus repeats the plea, "Don't cry no more, baby, wipe away your tears / And I know, I know that your love is real." The singer is begging the woman to stop crying because her tears are proof of her love and he doesn't want her to feel emotional pain because of him.
The verses continue to reinforce the message of the chorus. The singer says, "Every tear you shed tells me that your love is true" and "Now I believe without a doubt / That you really, really, really love me." He acknowledges the pain that she's felt, saying "You cried me a river, you cried me a sea," but also shows gratitude for her love and devotion.
The bridge of the song switches from the singer's plea to the woman's perspective. "It's summertime and the living is easy," she sings, before repeating his plea, "I don't want you to cry, no, please don't cry."
Overall, "Don't Cry No More" is a comforting and reassuring song that reminds listeners that love can be painful but also worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry no more, wipe away your tears
Please don't cry anymore, wipe away your tears
Don't cry no more, baby, wipe away your tears
Please don't cry anymore, my love. Wipe away your tears
And I know, I know that your love is real
I'm aware and convinced that your love is genuine and sincere
Don't cry, don't cry, I'm begging you
I'm pleading with you not to cry anymore
Every tear you shed tells me that your love is true
The tears you shed confirms that your love for me is genuine
You cried me a river, you cried me a sea
You cried so much that it seems like you created a river and sea of tears
Now I believe without a doubt that you really, really, really love me
I'm now convinced beyond any doubt that you truly love me
I don't want you to cry, no, I don't want you to cry
I don't want you to cry. Please don't cry anymore
It's summertime and the living is easy
It's summertime, and everything is relaxed and effortless
No, please don't cry
Please, my love, don't cry anymore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON ROBEY
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@CroatAndNettles
In my opinion, this is one of the finest, tightest live blues performances ever.Amazing horns! Bobby Bland is a master.
@TheMssharon65
I love this song. Thanks Mr. Bobby Bland.
@baddbuoy1
The Lion of the Blues Mr. Bobby Bland. Thanks Bobby for playing that "Chittlin Circuit" for all those years.We do appreciate your interpretations of the blues.A special thanks from Thad Youmans.
@rockmartinez6482
Bobby was and is still the greatest. I was privileged to see him live in his prime, the 60's and twice, in 2007 and 2009. I wonder where this photo is from, might be the Palladium in Houston where he played often or the Starlight Ballroom.
@MississippiSoulchic
I love this song
@mikevallen999
Purely outstanding .
@TheIluv23
I LOVE TO HEAR BB AN BOBBY PLAY TOGETHER
@gshumo
I Love This. Thanks Daddy RIP.
@mikevallen999
My compliments to the uploader Nicola Disabato....for the first class excellent quality of this recording.....very fine indeed .
@pamelataylor5160
Im Starting a group and call it Bobbys "blue" Band. I love "Lovelight" to death. We will miss your spirit but will always have your lovelight. So rest in peace my friend of blues and wondermet of R&B. You are with us always.!!!!!!!!!!!!! ctt/your blue eyed brother.