Cry
Brenda Lee Lyrics


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If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
It's no secret you feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real
But it's only false emotion that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues oh they keep getting bluer with each song
Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy sky
So let your head down and go on and cry
If your heartaches seem oh they seem to hang around bout too long
Yeah and your blues your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Oh baby just remember sunshine can be found




Yes it can be found behind each cloudy sky
So let your head down baby and go on and cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brenda Lee's song "Cry" convey a message that it is okay to cry when you are facing heartache and emotional pain. When you receive a letter of goodbye from a loved one, it is natural to feel a sense of relief in expressing your emotions through tears. Even when you experience a bad dream, the emotions you feel are temporary and not reality. If you are going through a tough time and it seems like your heartache is never-ending, it is important to remember that there is always a ray of sunshine behind every cloud. So, don't hold back your tears, let them flow.


Brenda Lee's delivery of the lyrics further reinforces the theme of the song. Her soulful voice captures the sadness and despair of heartbreak and at the same time, inspires hope that things will get better. The melody of the song is simple yet powerful, making it easy to remember and sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When someone you love breaks up with you through a letter


It's no secret you feel better if you cry
Crying is therapeutic and can make you feel better


When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real
After a nightmare, it can sometimes feel like the events were real


But it's only false emotion that you feel
The emotions from a nightmare are not real and should not affect you


If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
When your emotional pain from a breakup persists for a long time


And your blues oh they keep getting bluer with each song
When sadness becomes more intense with every reminder or trigger


Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy sky
There is hope and positivity even in sad situations


So let your head down and go on and cry
It's okay to cry, as it can help you process your emotions


If your heartaches seem oh they seem to hang around bout too long
Emotional pain can feel like it will never go away


Yeah and your blues your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Sadness can intensify with every reminder or trigger


Oh baby just remember sunshine can be found
Despite the sadness, there is still hope and positivity


Yes it can be found behind each cloudy sky
Hope and positivity can be found even in difficult situations


So let your head down baby and go on and cry
Crying can be a healthy way to process emotions and find healing




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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