Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Woman Don't Cry
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Like love has gone away at night
You're brokenhearted
'Cause your man ain't never done you right
You feel discouraged
Feel like love ain't nothing but a lie
You're brokenhearted
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
(Yes it is)
And love don't want no woman to cry
I can hear you thunder
I can feel the pain in your eyes
I can smell the flowers
That he never gave on Valentine's
Don't be discouraged 'cause he wasn't right
I know your heart is broken
But I promise you that
You are gon' survive and I'm tellin' you
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
And love don't want no woman to cry
You gave him your love
You gave him your soul
You gave him your money
You gave him a home
Well, all he ever gave you
Was a broken heart
Well, girl, I'm right here
Standing with love
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
And love don't want no woman to cry
Oh, no
In "Woman Don't Cry", Boyz II Men sends a message to all women who have been hurt by men and have lost hope in love. The lyrics are inspiring and encouraging as the artists console and assure women that they will be by their side, and love is alive. The song begins with the description of a lonely and heartbroken woman who has lost faith in love. She feels discouraged and that love is nothing but a lie. However, the artists try to make her see that she should not cry; instead, they encourage her to keep going as they promise to be with her every step of the way.
The second verse of the song describes the pain and hurt that the woman has been through. The artists can hear the thunder and see the pain in her eyes. They understand that the man she was with didn't give her the love and affection that she deserved, but they try to reassure her that she can survive the heartbreak. The chorus is a reminder that she should not cry because love is alive, and she has someone by her side. The third verse is a reminder of what the woman gave to her man, and everything he didn't give in return. Therefore, the song encourages women to know their worth and not allow any man to break their hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're feelin' lonely
You're experiencing a sense of isolation and emptiness.
Like love has gone away at night
It seems like love has vanished into thin air at night-time.
You're brokenhearted
You're hurt and grieved from emotional pain.
'Cause your man ain't never done you right
Your male partner hasn't been good to you, and has hurt you often.
You feel discouraged
You have lost your confidence and enthusiasm.
Feel like love ain't nothing but a lie
You feel that love is nothing but a falsehood.
Taking all the teardrops from your eyes, I'm telling you
Wiping away the tears from your eyes, I'm telling you
No, woman don't cry
Don't cry, woman.
Promise, I will be by your side
I promise that I will stand by you and support you.
I want you to know that love is alive
I want you to understand that love is still present.
(Yes it is)
(Indeed it is)
And love don't want no woman to cry
Love doesn't want any woman to cry or feel sad.
I can hear you thunder
I can hear you expressing your innermost thoughts emotionally.
I can feel the pain in your eyes
I can sense the hurt in your eyes.
I can smell the flowers
I can perceive the fragrance of flowers in your surroundings.
That he never gave on Valentine's
Flowers which he never gave on Valentine's Day.
Don't be discouraged 'cause he wasn't right
Don't lose hope because he wasn't the right person for you.
I know your heart is broken
I understand your heart is distressed.
But I promise you that
But I give you my word that
You are gon' survive and I'm tellin' you
You will survive, and I'm telling you that.
You gave him your love
You loved him wholeheartedly.
You gave him your soul
You gave him your innermost self.
You gave him your money
You gave him your money.
You gave him a home
You gave him a place to call home.
Well, all he ever gave you
In return, all he gave you
Was a broken heart
Was a shattered and bruised heart.
Well, girl, I'm right here
Well, girl, I'm right here for you.
Standing with love
Standing with love on your side.
Oh, no
Oh, no.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ericfouda389
So you're feelin' lonely
Like love has gone away at night
You're brokenhearted
'Cause your man ain't never done you right
You feel discouraged
Feel like love ain't nothing but a lie
You're brokenhearted
Taking all the teardrops from your eyes, I'm telling you
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
(Yes it is)
And love don't want no woman to cry
I can hear you thunder
I can feel the pain in your eyes
I can smell the flowers
That he never gave on Valentine's
Don't be discouraged 'cause he wasn't right
I know your heart is broken
But I promise you that
You are gon' survive and I'm tellin' you
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
And love don't want no woman to cry
You gave him your love
You gave him your soul
You gave him your money
You gave him a home
Well, all he ever gave you
Was a broken heart
Well, girl, I'm right here
Standing with love
No, woman don't cry
Promise, I will be by your side
I want you to know that love is alive
And love don't want no woman to cry
Oh, no
@RatoLik
More than 10years listening to this song......❤❤❤
@nontsikelelosibusisodlamin3583
I still love this Album of boyz 2 men "Evolution" it has hits...this is the 1 of its best songs
@nellyphillemon4609
OSweeet Lord , this song is too strong to let a year pasd by with out missing it, u made our childhood memories and give us hope inlife😢
@argentinabertaluismatsinhe6028
I just love every word that are written in this song! Is really touching ❤️
@khadijamvula2850
This song is absolutely beautiful. Love it........
@nellyphillemon4609
Sunday soul healing, pls dnt make women to cry, coz love dnt want us to cry
@londiwemalimela7858
Babyface is a musical genius😭😭😭
@thandomvimbi1558
1st heard this song on 2006 December, we were having a sit in and our host kept on repeating this song, and we all ended up asking him to play it one more time. Been stuck in my head ever since
@rebelgerm8887
I just learned about this song only today..Its a total classic😍
@sarahjohn4860
2022 anyone?
This is a classic!