Why I Cry
Best Coast Lyrics


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Look to the future, nothings there
Don't know why I even care
Walk around in a haze, seems to be the way I spend my days,
I'm stuck in the gray
Turn around and no one's there, don't know why I even care
Moods, they swing, the seasons change
easy well who am I to blame, I always complain
'Cause you seem to think you know everything
Yeah, you seem to think you know everything
But you don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry

Before I can stay inside, Oh, how fast the time goes by
Take a pill, spend the bills, seems to be the way I get my thrill
A never-ending hill

'Cause you seem to think you know everything
Yeah, you seem to think you know everything
But you don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry




You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry, why I cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Best Coast's song Why I Cry express a sense of hopelessness and frustration that the singer feels about her current situation. She opens the song by saying that she can't see anything in her future and doesn't know why she even bothers thinking about it. She seems to go through the motions of life as if on autopilot, with a constant haze surrounding her. She feels stuck in a gray area, and no matter how hard she tries, she can't seem to escape from it. She is constantly swinging between different moods, and as the seasons change, she finds herself feeling melancholic and drained.


The singer then addresses someone who thinks they know everything and points out that they have no idea why she cries. This person may believe that they understand what the singer is going through, but they have not experienced the same emotions that she has. The singer feels misunderstood and isolated, and she is frustrated with herself for being unable to articulate her feelings better. She says that before she knows it, time has passed her by, and she takes pills to ease her pain and keep her going. However, this only provides her with temporary relief, and she finds herself on a never-ending hill, struggling to find her way out.


Overall, Why I Cry is a poignant and introspective song that addresses the struggles of feeling trapped in one's emotions. The lyrics express a sense of resignation and despair that is relatable for many people who have felt stuck in their lives. The song is a representation of the difficulties of articulating one's feelings and the isolation that can result from feeling misunderstood. It is a beautiful example of how music can be used to express complex emotions and offer comfort to those who may be struggling.


Line by Line Meaning

Look to the future, nothings there
My outlook is bleak and unforgiving. I see no promising future ahead of me.


Don't know why I even care
I am questioning why I continue to invest myself emotionally in something that has repeatedly let me down.


Walk around in a haze, seems to be the way I spend my days,
I feel like I am in a constant state of confusion and ambiguity. My days are monotonous and unfulfilling.


I'm stuck in the gray
My life is stagnant, without color or vibrancy. I feel trapped in mediocrity.


Turn around and no one's there, don't know why I even care
I feel like I am alone in this void, yet I continue to hold onto something that seems to have abandoned me.


Moods, they swing, the seasons change
My emotions are unstable and unpredictable, much like the changing of seasons.


easy well who am I to blame, I always complain
I recognize that I am often the source of my own problems, yet I continue to wallow in self-pity and discontentment.


'Cause you seem to think you know everything
I am frustrated with someone who believes they have all the answers and refuses to acknowledge my own experiences and struggles.


Yeah, you seem to think you know everything
This individual's arrogance is particularly irksome to me.


But you don't know why I cry
Despite their claims, this person has no idea the depth of my pain and sorrow.


Before I can stay inside, Oh, how fast the time goes by
I am stuck in a cycle of repetition and boredom, and time seems to be slipping away from me too quickly.


Take a pill, spend the bills, seems to be the way I get my thrill
I am resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance use, and it seems to be the only way I can find any enjoyment in my life.


A never-ending hill
I feel like I am constantly climbing uphill, with no end in sight.


You don't know why I cry, why I cry
This refrain repeats the theme of the song - the idea that no one truly understands the reasons behind my sadness and tears.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO

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EDUARDO FRESSATO HOHMANN

Just heard this song on the radio here in Brazil, really good stuff!

Leonardo

EDUARDO FRESSATO HOHMANN qual rádio???

Lm

Look to the future, nothing's there
Don't know why I even care
Walk around in a haze, seems to be the way I spend my days, I'm stuck in the grey
Turn around and no one's there, don't know why I even care
Moods, they swing, the seasons change
Is it you or am I to blame, I always complain

'Cause you seem to think you know everything
Yeah, you seem to think you know everything
But you don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry

Before I can stay inside, Oh, how fast the time goes by
Take a pill, spend the bills, seems to be the way I get my thrill
A never-ending hill

'Cause you seem to think you know everything
Yeah, you seem to think you know everything
But you don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry
You don't know why I cry, why I cry

The1977Punk

SO good! If you're a fan of Best Coast, check out
Ted Duchamp - Coke Float!
Think you will dig it, bless! :)

Julissa Dayz

I call it love.

molly d

hurrah! more new best coast!

aaaaaiiiiirrrrr

love love love best coast and thee first 2 songz, but the rest is way tooooo slow and depressing compared to the 1rst - she needs a good bfriend to make some of these songs happier

magd

Crazy how this reminds me of Dum Dum Girls - Wasted Away. Great song though.

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