I Cried a Tear
Baker LaVern Lyrics
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I cried a tear because we're through
I cried a tear what else could I do
But cry and sigh for love of you
I felt a tear fall in my heart
You fooled me so I wasn't smart
I can't believe that we must part
I cried a tear because of you
I cried a tear because we're through
Please make my dream of you come true
Don't make me cry a tear for you
Don't make me cry a tear for you
The song "I Cried a Tear" by Baker LaVern is a classic 1950's R&B ballad that reflects on the pain of a breakup. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and longing, as the singer laments the end of a relationship and expresses her desire for reconciliation. The opening line, "I cried a tear because of you," is particularly powerful, as it highlights the emotional impact that the breakup has had on her. The repetition of the phrase in the chorus reinforces this sense of raw emotion, while the addition of the line "What else could I do / But cry and sigh for love of you" emphasizes the futility of trying to conceal her feelings.
Throughout the song, there are a number of other phrases that reveal the singer's vulnerability and heartache. For example, when she sings "You fooled me so I wasn't smart," she acknowledges her own role in the breakup, suggesting that she may have been too naive or trusting. But despite this admission, she still pleads with her ex to come back and "make a new start," indicating that her feelings for him are still very strong.
Overall, "I Cried a Tear" is a poignant and beautifully crafted song that captures the essence of a broken heart. Its lyrics are universal and timeless, and it continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
I cried a tear because of you
I shed a tear due to your actions or behavior
I cried a tear because we're through
I shed a tear because our relationship has come to an end
I cried a tear what else could I do
I had no other option but to cry in response to my emotional turmoil
But cry and sigh for love of you
I cry and lament due to my strong emotional attachment to you
I felt a tear fall in my heart
I experienced emotional pain and heartbreak
You fooled me so I wasn't smart
Your deception made me feel foolish and naive
I can't believe that we must part
I am in disbelief that our relationship has come to an end
Come back to stay let's make a new start
Let's reconcile and start anew
Please make my dream of you come true
I hope that my wishes and desires for reconciliation become reality
Don't make me cry a tear for you
I do not want to experience emotional pain and heartbreak caused by your actions or behavior
Don't make me cry a tear for you
I do not want to experience emotional pain and heartbreak caused by your actions or behavior
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED JAY, ALFRED C. JULIA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tomsut123
SHE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE GREATEST ROCK AND ROLL SINGERS OF ALL TIME, YOU WILL NEVER EVER HEAR SUCH GREATNESS AGAIN. THE MUSIC NOW JUST DOES NOT HAVE HEART IN IT. LIKE IT DID BACK THEN. GOD BLESS ALL THE ORIGINAL ROCK AND ROLLS OF THIS GENERATION.
@normaj.3305
Thanks for posting this great song from my preteen years, OMG, this woman's voice is so powerful!!
@addiebrooks6169
She is singing from her heart. Can you feel the tears and pain coming from her soul? The horns, saxophones drums and guitars are awesome in the back ground.
@garythomas668
It is ironic that I should see your comments as I searched out Laverne Baker's "I Cried a Tear."
James Baldwin sent me here. To meet you??
@xxyyzl
Her voice is so beautiful, it makes my heart feel like it is going to bust.... I can't seem to get enough of it.
@mikekaup5252
No one came remotely close! Simply the very very best! God bless you LaVern! And thanks for all those great years and tears.
@annabrown9670
SHE SINGS FROM HER SOUL ♥️🙏🙏♥️
@nikkicorrea3205
No one can sing it like lavern baker,sooooooooooooooooooo beautiful, I love it.
@normaj.3305
Thanks for bringing back the memories with this one, lived it as a young teenager, still love it, the voice, the horns the whole production, fantastic!!!
@donlomax4373
Such a lovely song and beautiful voice thank you for sharing.