Dry Your Eyes
Brenda & the Tabulations Lyrics
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There's no need to cry
I am so sorry but bye-bye, so-long
Mother's gotta go now
I am so sorry to see you cry
Wipe those tears from your eyes, so-long
Mother's gotta go now
It's been so long
Since you've been gone away
And baby when you come back
You'll be home to stay
But in the meantime
I'm so lonely and so blue
Why don't you tell me now, tell me now
What am I gonna do
I am so sorry to see you cry
Wiping those tears from your eyes, so-long
Mother's gotta go now
Dry your eyes
Bye bye baby
Dry your eyes
Don't cry baby
The song "Dry Your Eyes" by Brenda & the Tabulations is a heart-wrenching ballad about a mother having to leave her child behind. The lyrics express both the sadness of the mother having to go and leave her child behind, as well as the sorrow the child is feeling at the loss of his mother. The mother acknowledges her child's tears and urges them to dry their eyes, telling them that there is no need to cry. At the same time, she is apologizing for having to leave and saying goodbye. The mother implores her child to wipe their tears away before leaving himself. The child is told that his mother will be coming back soon, and when she does, she will be home to stay. But until that happens, the mother is lonely and blue and wants the child to tell her what she should do.
The song conveys a deep sense of longing and loss, and the lyrics are delivered with a powerful emotional intensity. They are set to a slow, sweeping melody that is both mournful and beautiful, expressing the pain of separation and the hope of reunion. The song's title doubles as both a command and a promise, as the mother tells her child to "dry your eyes" while at the same time reassuring them that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Dry your eyes
Stop crying and wipe your tears away
There's no need to cry
Don't cry because there's nothing to be sad about
I am so sorry but bye-bye, so-long
I am apologizing for leaving and saying goodbye
Mother's gotta go now
I need to leave now, as a mother
It's been so long
It has been a long time
Since you've been gone away
Since you left and went away
And baby when you come back
When you return, my dear
You'll be home to stay
And you will be staying here for good
But in the meantime
In the meantime, in the interim
I'm so lonely and so blue
I am feeling very lonely and sad
Why don't you tell me now, tell me now
Why don't you tell me what I should do now
What am I gonna do
What should I do to feel better
Bye bye baby
Goodbye, my dear
Don't cry baby
Please don't cry
Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chasity henderson
This is to all my people who have lost their mothers tragically and suddenly along the way my mother comes to me through this song telling me not to cry I know I may not get any responses but this song speaks to my soul telling me to dry my eyes she's in a happier place Rose and Hudson August 11th 54 September 13th 2019 you will be dearly missed this song goes out to you
Thadiece Perkins
I think it is simply beautiful how you have found such comfort in this heartfelt song. I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to Bless & Comfort you, is my prayer.💖
Richard Stiffler
I can never listen to this just once. Beautiful vocals.
Lori Vassallo
I can't get through this song without crying...It's almost 11 years now and I still miss My Mom so much...
Thadiece Perkins
My sincerest condolences for your tremendous loss. When you lose someone so close, sometimes the loss feels very recent. There’s no expiration date on grief. May God continue to Bless & Strengthen you, is my prayer.
C Truth
The velvet soul of Brenda Payton and the Tabulations. Smooth, sweet sound of Philly Soul.
epmarvelous001
@Bobby E. Wright Don't forget about my X, lead singer The Baby dolls - Please,Don't rush me! there's a few others
Bobby E. Wright
Dont forget the ethics think about tommorow
Bobby E. Wright
Right on i love it too brenda and the tabulations right on the tip of my tongue the intruders together the delfonics la la la means i love you the ambassadors i really love you the epsilons the echo
Karen Polemeni
Love this record !