Beth Hart (born January 24, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter who beca… Read Full Bio ↴Beth Hart (born January 24, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter who became famous with the hit "LA Song (Out of This Town)", which aired during Episode 17 of the 10th and final season of Beverly Hills, 90210. Her musical influences include rock, blues, gospel, jazz, and classical.

While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal Herzberg and guitarist Jimmy Khoury. In 1993, Hart appeared on Ed McMahon's Star Search several times.

"Beth Hart and the Ocean of Souls" was recorded in 1993. It includes "Am I the One" (re-worked on later album Immortal (1996)) and a pop-rock cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."

Hart released her album Immortal with her band Beth Hart Band in 1996.

Her next album, Screamin' for My Supper (Atlantic, 1999), featured "LA Song (Out of This Town)," a top-5 Adult Contemporary Chart hit. At the same time, Hart was singing the lead role in "Love, Janis," an Off-Broadway musical based on Joplin's letters home to her mother.

Hart's Leave the Light On was released in 2003. European releases of the album include extras such as the ballad "Learning to Live" and a duet with Barry Hay, "I Don't Want to Be."

Hart released "Live at Paradiso" in 2005. The DVD version includes a bonus documentary covering "a day in the life" of Hart. She has also recorded with Born ("It Hurts"), Les Paul and Neal Schon ("I Wanna Know You"), and released a number of music video singles not available on CD, including "Shine," "Boogeyman," and "Setting Me Free."

Beth Hart's album 37 Days was released in Europe July 2007.

Hart did a song with Slash called "Mother Maria." That song is on the iTunes version of Slash's solo album, Slash.

Beth's new single was released in May 2010, the track, "Learning to Live," is from an upcoming album of the same name and will be used as the theme song to "Losing It with Jillian" on NBC. this album marks Beth's first new American studio release since 2003.

In 2011 she worked with Joe Bonamassa, first providing vocals for the track "No Love On The Street" on his album Dust Bowl (March 2011). They also worked on an entire album of blues classics together, entitled Don't Explain(released on September 27, 2011).

Beth Hart is married and currently resides in Los Angeles. Her band includes lead guitarist Jon Nichols, bassist Tom Lilly, and drummer Todd Wolf. Her manager is David Wolff.

Good Day To Cry
Beth Hart Lyrics

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Love is heavy on my mind
And heavier on my heart
They tell me love is blind
But I can see fine here in the dark

And it's a good day
To cry, cry, cry
It's a good day

A good day to sigh

Stay with me baby
And save me from the grave
And I don't need no doctor
To keep me alive

It's a good day to cry

I fell down in the flowers
You planted in the yard
I cried to them for hours
Why don't he want me anymore

But I remember love
And that warm familiar touch
I remember the feeling
I remember too much

And it's a good day
To cry, cry, cry
It's a good day
A damn good day to die

Stay with me baby
And save me from the grave
And I don't need no doctor
To keep me alive

It's a good day to cry
A good day to cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Good Day To Cry" by Beth Hart explore the complex emotions of love and heartbreak. The opening lines express the weight of love on the singer's mind and heart. Despite the common saying that love is blind, the singer claims to see clearly even in the darkness that love can bring.

The chorus suggests that this particular day is a good day to let out the emotions through tears and sighs. It implies that sometimes crying and expressing sadness can actually be beneficial and therapeutic. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the intensity of these emotions, as if crying is a form of release and catharsis for the singer.

The second stanza delves deeper into the pain of unrequited love. Falling down in the flowers planted by a loved one symbolizes the loss of their affection. The singer laments and questions why their loved one no longer wants them, spending hours crying to the flowers. However, there is also a bittersweet nostalgia for the memories of love and the warmth of physical touch.

The final chorus takes a darker turn, suggesting that the singer feels that dying would be preferable to the agony of heartbreak. It highlights the desperation and longing for the love they have lost. The last line of the song beautifully encapsulates the sentiment that sometimes crying is the best way to cope with the pain and the grief that love can bring.

Overall, "Good Day To Cry" is a raw and introspective song that explores the complexities of love, heartbreak, and the release of emotions through tears.

Line by Line Meaning

Love is heavy on my mind
I am consumed by thoughts of love, it weighs heavily on my thoughts.

And heavier on my heart
The emotional burden of love is even greater on my heart.

They tell me love is blind
It is often said that love is blind, unable to see faults or flaws in the object of affection.

But I can see fine here in the dark
Contrary to popular belief, I can still see clearly even in the darkest moments.

And it's a good day To cry, cry, cry
Today is a suitable day to express my sorrow through tears.

It's a good day A good day to sigh
Today is a fitting day to let out heavy sighs, reflecting my emotional state.

Stay with me baby And save me from the grave
Please, my beloved, remain by my side and rescue me from the depths of despair.

And I don't need no doctor To keep me alive
I don't require any medical professional to keep me alive because my emotional well-being solely depends on your presence.

I fell down in the flowers You planted in the yard
I metaphorically stumbled and found myself amidst the beautiful flowers you planted in our garden.

I cried to them for hours Why don't he want me anymore
I sobbed and pleaded to the flowers, desperately seeking an answer as to why my partner no longer desires me.

But I remember love And that warm familiar touch
Nevertheless, I still hold onto the memories of love we once shared, including the comforting and familiar physical connection.

I remember the feeling I remember too much
The recollection of that emotional experience is vivid within me, perhaps even too much to bear.

And it's a good day To cry, cry, cry
Yet again, today is an appropriate day to surrender to my grief and let the tears flow.

It's a good day A damn good day to die
In the midst of my anguish, it feels like a fitting day to even contemplate the idea of death.

Stay with me baby And save me from the grave
I implore you, my love, to remain with me and rescue me from sinking further into my emotional abyss.

And I don't need no doctor To keep me alive
I don't require any medical intervention to survive, as your presence alone is enough to sustain me emotionally.

It's a good day to cry
Overall, today is a perfect day to let my tears flow, embracing and releasing the pent-up emotions within me.

A good day to cry
Indeed, it is an ideal day to cathartically express my sorrow through tears.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beth Hart

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