Everybody Cries
Blue Rodeo Lyrics


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Close your eyes, my dear
There's no need to wake
We all get tired from the chances we take
Wish i could take away the tears from your eyes
It's just that sometimes everybody cries

Outside the walls around us must be strong
when you feel your walking on
Just remember i'll be there to greet you when you rise
Its okay, sometimes everybody cries

I've seen you watching people walking through this world
seeing what they do to try and make it through each day
Don't be alarmed, there's something out there waiting just for you
someday

I've seen you watching people walking through this world
seeing what what they do to try and make it through each day
Don't be alarmed, there's something out there waiting just for you
someday

Let the stars fall down over your head
Don't you worry about the things you've seen
Just you drift away into the world behind your eyes




It's okay, sometimes everybody cries
sometimes everybody cries

Overall Meaning

The song "Everybody Cries" by Blue Rodeo is a soothing ballad that speaks to the universal human experience of sadness and the need for comfort in difficult times. The lyrics encourage the listener to close their eyes and rest, as even the strongest among us get tired from taking chances. The singer wishes they could take away the listener's tears and reassures them that it's okay to cry, as everyone experiences sadness at some point in their life.


The song also acknowledges the challenges of navigating the world, but offers encouragement that there is something out there waiting for the listener. The gentle melody and repeating chorus of "sometimes everybody cries" serve as a comforting reminder that sadness is a normal part of the human experience and that we are not alone in our struggles.


Overall, Blue Rodeo's "Everybody Cries" is a beautiful tribute to the power of empathy and the importance of seeking comfort in times of distress.


Line by Line Meaning

Close your eyes, my dear
Take a break from the worries & struggles of daily life


There's no need to wake
No need to be constantly alert & on-the-go


We all get tired from the chances we take
Risks & uncertainty can be exhausting


Wish I could take away the tears from your eyes
Expressing empathy & compassion for someone's pain


It's just that sometimes everybody cries
Acknowledging that emotional vulnerability is a natural human experience


Outside the walls around us must be strong
The world can be a harsh & unforgiving place


when you feel you're walking on
During times of struggle & adversity


Just remember I'll be there to greet you when you rise
Offering support & reassurance in difficult times


It's okay, sometimes everybody cries
Repeating the message that emotional struggles are a shared experience


I've seen you watching people walking through this world
Noticing someone's curiosity about others & their experiences


seeing what they do to try and make it through each day
Observing how others cope & overcome obstacles


Don't be alarmed, there's something out there waiting just for you
Providing hope that a better future exists


Let the stars fall down over your head
Encouraging someone to appreciate the beauty & wonder of the world


Don't you worry about the things you've seen
Letting go of past troubles & anxieties


Just you drift away into the world behind your eyes
Emphasizing the importance of self-care & relaxation


It's okay, sometimes everybody cries
Reiterating that emotional vulnerability and release is acceptable




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