Cried Like a Baby
Bobby Sherman Lyrics


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Always had the best of everything
Anything money could buy
I go first class and I'll live like a king till I die
I surround myself with treasure and devote each day to pleasure
Until late at night this king begins to cry

And I have cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
Nobody there to hold my tremblin' hand
And I cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
With nobody there to love or understand

In the comfort of my castle I have lived my life in style
Let the troubled world just up and pass me by
I surround myself with treasure and I fill each day with pleasure
Until late at night this king begins to cry

And I have cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
Nobody there to hold my tremblin' hand
And I cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
With nobody there to love or understand

In the hollow of an empire
I become a warrior king
Hunting golden deals and million dollar schemes
When our fate has been decided
And my soul's been subdivided
I will cry alone for half forgotten dreams

And I have cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
Nobody there to hold my tremblin' hand
And I cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
With nobody there to love or understand

Cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
Nobody there to hold my tremblin' hand




And I cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
With nobody there to love or understand me

Overall Meaning

The song "Cried Like a Baby" by Bobby Sherman tells the story of a wealthy man who lives a life of luxury, surrounded by material possessions and pleasure. Although he appears to have everything he could want, there is a deep sadness inside him that he cannot escape. In the darkness of his room, he cries like a baby, longing for someone to hold his trembling hand and to love and understand him.


The lyrics reveal the emptiness of a life lived solely for wealth and pleasure. Despite all of his riches and successes, the singer is left feeling alone and misunderstood. The use of the metaphor of a king highlights the loneliness and isolation he experiences, despite being surrounded by abundance. The repetition of the phrase "nobody there to love or understand" emphasizes how alone he truly is.


The final verse adds an interesting twist to the story, suggesting that the pursuit of wealth and power has left the singer alienated from his own soul. The half-forgotten dreams he cries for in the darkness of his room suggest that he has lost touch with what truly matters in life.


Overall, "Cried Like a Baby" is a poignant reflection on the emptiness of a life lived without connection to others and to oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Always had the best of everything
I have been able to afford anything I wanted in my life


Anything money could buy
My wealth has allowed me to purchase anything I desire


I go first class and I'll live like a king till I die
I live a luxurious lifestyle and plan to continue to do so until I die


I surround myself with treasure and devote each day to pleasure
I am constantly indulging in my wealth and luxuries


Until late at night this king begins to cry
Despite all of my wealth and luxuries, I still feel an emptiness inside


And I have cried like a baby in the darkness of my room
I have experienced moments of sadness and despair when no one else is around


Nobody there to hold my tremblin' hand
I have no one to comfort me during these moments of sadness


With nobody there to love or understand
No one understands the emptiness I feel and how much emotional pain I am in


In the comfort of my castle I have lived my life in style
My wealth has allowed me to live in a comfortable and lavish lifestyle


Let the troubled world just up and pass me by
I have chosen to ignore the problems and issues of the world because they do not affect me


In the hollow of an empire
I have built a financial empire


I become a warrior king
I am a successful businessman who is always looking for new deals to make more money


Hunting golden deals and million dollar schemes
I am always looking for ways to increase my wealth and make more money


When our fate has been decided
When the future has been decided for me


And my soul's been subdivided
And I realize that my soul has been fragmented and unfulfilled


I will cry alone for half forgotten dreams
I will be crying alone because my unfulfilled dreams and desires will have caught up to me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG DOERGE, PAUL H. WILLIAMS

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