Cry To Me
Bob Marley feat. The Wailers Lyrics

Ooh-ooh, hoo-hoo-hoo! Ooh-ooh hoo-hoo!
The song begins with Marley's signature upbeat and joyful sound.

Cry to me, now
Marley invites the listener to release their emotions by crying and seeking comfort in him.

You gonna cry to me, yeah!
The repetition of the invitation emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions and the assurance that Marley is there to listen.

You're gonna walk back through the heartaches
Marley acknowledges the emotional pain the listener has experienced and encourages them to confront it head-on.

You're gonna walk back through the pain
The listener must face the difficulties they have encountered and find the strength to persevere.

(Shed those) Shed those lonely teardrops:
Marley recognizes the listener's sadness and encourages them to express their emotions instead of bottling them up inside.

The reaction of your cheating game.
The tears are a response to the listener's lover's betrayal.

You got to cry to me, now!
Marley reiterates the importance of crying to release emotions.

You've got to cry, cry, cry to me, yeah! Yeah!
Marley emphasizes that crying is necessary and beneficial for emotional healing.

Lord knows how I get from the heartaches
Marley has experienced similar pain and can empathize with the listener's struggles.

Lord that leadeth me, yeah!
Marley attributes his ability to guide the listener through their pain and provide comfort to a higher power.

And now I'm by the still water.
Marley implies a sense of peacefulness and calmness, suggesting that crying can provide emotional release and lead to inner peace.

You've got to cry to me, yea-ea-eah!
Marley again emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions and seeking comfort in him.

You gonna cry to me now
The repetition of the invitation allows the listener to feel understood and comforted.

You've got to cry, cry, cry to me, yeah!
Marley emphasizes that crying is necessary and beneficial for emotional healing.

You're gonna spend those lonely hours.
The listener must find a way to cope with loneliness and find inner peace.

You're gonna shed those lonely tears
The listener must release their emotions to heal and move on from sadness.

(Walk back) Walk back through the heartaches
The listener must confront their pain and face it head-on to move forward.

(Walk back) Walk back through the pain
Enduring pain is necessary for emotional growth and healing.

(Shed those) Shed those lonely teardrops:
The listener must release their emotions and not hold them in.

The reaction of your cheating game.
Tears are a natural response to emotional pain caused by betrayal.

You're gonna to cry to me, now!
Marley emphasizes the importance of seeking comfort in him and expressing emotions.

Saying, (don't know) don't know, know how I get from the heartaches
Marley expresses that he too has experienced heartaches but acknowledges that everyone's pain is unique.

(Lord that) Lord that leadeth me, yeah-eah-eah!
Marley attributes his ability to guide the listener through their pain to a higher power.

(Shed those lonely teardrops) Now I'm by the still water
Marley implies that crying and releasing emotions can lead to inner peace and a sense of calmness.

(The reaction of your cheating game) Gonna cry to me now, hey!
The tears are a response to the betrayal by the listener's lover, and Marley is there to provide comfort and understanding.

Cry, Cry
The repetition of the word 'cry' emphasizes its importance in emotional healing.

Cry, Cry...
The song ends with a final emphasis on the importance of crying to release emotions and find inner peace.