Crying In The Night
Buckingham Nicks Lyrics


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She was that kind of lady
Times were hard
But she could come curling 'round you
Like fingers

But she'll leave you
Crying in the night
She will leave you
Crying in the night
She's going to leave you
Crying in the night
She's back in town
And she's looking around

Say you needed someone to depend on
You're all alone
She's the only one
Who can come take you far away
Take your breath away

Come on baby
She's the wrong kind a' girl
She's a come-on lady
She's a tarnished pearl
She'll take your money
She'll wreck your world
Wreck your world
She's a come-on baby
Come-on girl
A "come-on" girl
Come on...girl

She's back
And she's looking around




And she's looking around
And she's looking around

Overall Meaning

The song "Crying in the Night" by Buckingham Nicks tells the story of a woman who is alluring and captivating, but ultimately unreliable and destructive. The opening stanza sets the scene as the singer describes the woman as the type who can "come curling 'round you like fingers". This imagery speaks to the woman's ability to draw you in with her charm and captivating personality. However, the chorus reveals the darker side of this woman as the singer warns that she will eventually leave you "crying in the night". Despite knowing that she is bad news, the singer acknowledges that she is the only one who can take you away and leave you breathless.


The second verse reinforces the danger of this woman, as the singer warns that she is the "wrong kind a' girl" and a "tarnished pearl". She will take your money and wreck your world. The repetition of the phrase "come-on" emphasizes her seductive nature, while also implying that her allure is ultimately false and misleading. The final stanza brings the song full circle, as the woman returns to town and begins her search for her next victim.


Overall, the lyrics of "Crying in the Night" convey a sense of caution and danger when it comes to matters of the heart. The woman described in the song is alluring and captivating, but ultimately unreliable and destructive. The song serves as a warning to those who may be tempted by the allure of a dangerous lover.


Line by Line Meaning

She was that kind of lady
There was something special about her. She had a certain aura around her that attracted people.


Times were hard
It was a difficult period, with challenges and struggles.


But she could come curling 'round you like fingers
She had a way of making you feel loved and safe, wrapping herself around you like fingers do.


But she'll leave you crying in the night
As much as she makes you feel loved, she can hurt you just as much, leaving you crying in the middle of the night.


She will leave you crying in the night
It's not a possibility, but a certainty. She will leave you crying.


She's going to leave you crying in the night
There's no stopping it. She's definitely going to leave you crying in the night.


She's back in town and she's looking around
She's returned to the scene and is scouting out the area, seeing what or who she might want to exploit.


Say you needed someone to depend on
Imagine there's a situation where you need someone to rely on for emotional support.


You're all alone
You have no one to turn to, no one to help you in your time of need.


She's the only one who can come take you far away
She's the only one who can make you forget your problems and take you elsewhere, albeit temporarily.


Take your breath away
Make you feel stunned or overwhelmed, taking your breath away.


Come on baby
An invitation or an urging to someone to give in to their desires or impulses.


She's the wrong kind a' girl
She's not the type of girl you want to get involved with, given her history and reputation.


She's a come-on lady
She's someone who entices or seduces others, luring them in with her charm and sex appeal.


She's a tarnished pearl
She might seem alluring and precious on the surface, but she's flawed and damaged underneath, less valuable than she appears.


She'll take your money
She's not above using people for their resources and taking advantage of their generosity.


She'll wreck your world
She'll cause emotional turmoil, upset the balance of your life and put you through hell.


A 'come-on' girl
A girl who knows how to get the attention of others, tempting them with her wiles and allure.


She's back and she's looking around
She's returned, and now she's scoping out the area, looking for her next victim or conquest.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVIE NICKS

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@marlapersonavogler4702

She was that kind of lady
Times were hard
But she could come curling 'round you
Like fingers
But she'll leave you
Crying in the night
She will leave you
Crying in the night
She's going to leave you
Crying in the night
She's back in town
And she's looking around
Say you needed someone to depend on
You're all alone
She's the only one
Who can come take you far away
Take your breath away
Come on baby
She's the wrong kind a' girl
She's a come-on lady
She's a tarnished pearl
She'll take your money
She'll wreck your world
Wreck your world
She's a come-on baby
Come-on girl.
A come-on girl
Come on... girl
She's back
And she's looking around
And she's looking around
And she's looking around



@AutumnAspens

Simply an awesome medley of two souls.

Not many people know this beautiful song.

SO lets BRING IT TO THE fore front!

Really lets do this!

As a guy that owns the album from years ago ......


I challenge people to tell me if this is a song relevant today or across the ages?



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@marshaszostak5930

This whole album is FIRE ! 🔥❤️

@marshaszostak5930

My very favorite Stevie Nicks song ! 💕🎶

@thunnderr1

I NEVER tire of listening to her sing!

@frozenlover6832

This album blew me away in 1973....and it still does.

@podrum7421

Recorded in Sound City : )

@randymcturnan2520

It got a lot of airplay in the southern Cal area and never could figure out why it didn't do better. I was a lowly swabbie just out of boot camp in San Diego at the time. Their time came about a year later. <G>

@thejoseyscottrocks

I was just born in Memphis,TN. (1972)

@pamelayandle5011

Excellent

@pamelayandle5011

Great album, beautiful vocals and guitar!

@RhiannaBarr

Stevie nicks is an amazing songwriter

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