Cry To Me
Burke Solomon Lyrics
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And nobody calls you on the phone
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'?
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Well, here I am, a-honey
A-come on, well, cry to me
When you're all alone in your lonely room
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'?
A-don't you feel like cryin'?
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'?
A-come on, come on, cry to me
Whoa
Nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Loneliness, loneliness, such a waste of your time, oh yes
You don't ever have to walk alone, you see
A-come on, take my hand, and baby, won't you walk with me?
Whoa yeah
When you're waitin' for a voice to come
In the night, but there's no one
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'? (Cry to me)
Don't you feel like cryin'? (Cry to me)
A-don't you feel like a-c-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry (cry to me)
Cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry, cryin'? (Cry to me)
A-don't you feel like a-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry (cry to me)
C-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry, cryin'? (Cry to me)
The lyrics to Burke Solomon's song "Cry To Me" express a powerful message of comfort and support to anyone who is feeling lonely and in need of a shoulder to cry on. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak, the feeling of being left alone, and the sadness that follows. The opening lines, "When your baby leaves you all alone, and nobody calls you on the phone," create a vivid image of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics invite the listener to feel their sadness and to allow themselves to cry, knowing that there is someone who cares and is willing to offer support.
The chorus is repeated multiple times, creating an almost hypnotic effect that draws the listener in and reinforces the message of the song. The repetition of the phrase "don't you feel like cryin'?" serves as a powerful reminder that it's okay to feel sad and to let out those emotions. The verse "Nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone, loneliness, loneliness, such a waste of your time, oh yes," expresses that loneliness is a waste of time and that you don't have to be alone during difficult moments. The verses also offer hope, with the invitation to "take my hand, and baby, won't you walk with me" suggesting a possible path forward.
Overall, "Cry To Me" is a song that speaks to the heart and soul of anyone who has ever felt the pain of heartbreak and loneliness. It reminds us that it's okay to cry and that we don't have to suffer alone, that comfort and support are just a reach away.
Line by Line Meaning
When your baby leaves you all alone
When your significant other abandons you
And nobody calls you on the phone
When you have no one to talk to or check in on you
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'?
Don't you just want to cry?
Don't you feel like cryin'?
Don't you have the urge to just cry?
Well, here I am, a-honey
I am here for you
A-come on, well, cry to me
You can cry on my shoulder
When you're all alone in your lonely room
When you are in a room by yourself
And there's nothing but the smell of her perfume
When the scent of your ex's perfume is the only thing left
Whoa
Expression of sadness or understanding
Nothing can be sadder than a glass of wine alone
Drinking alone is a lonely and sad experience
Loneliness, loneliness, such a waste of your time, oh yes
Being lonely is a waste of time and not fulfilling
You don't ever have to walk alone, you see
You don't have to go through life alone, I am here for you
A-come on, take my hand, and baby, won't you walk with me?
Let me help you and be there for you
When you're waitin' for a voice to come
When you are waiting for someone to talk to
In the night, but there's no one
At night when there is no one around
A-don't you feel like a-cryin'? (Cry to me)
Don't you want to cry and let it all out?
Don't you feel like cryin'? (Cry to me)
Don't you have the urge to cry?
A-don't you feel like a-c-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry (cry to me)
Don't you just want to cry and let it all out?
Cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry, cryin'? (Cry to me)
Go ahead and cry, I am here for you
A-don't you feel like a-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry (cry to me)
Don't hold back your tears, let it all out
C-cry, c-cry, c-cry-cry, cryin'? (Cry to me)
Just cry, I am here to support you
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bert Russell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@4rowsee174
To Willow Bean
You too lol! Recently I stumbled upon this epic song by accident😯 I was listening to an old Sam Cooke song "Bring It On Home To Me"...one thing led to another and Solomon Burke's name came up as one of the many great Blues/Soul masters that joined the likes of Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, BB and Benny King, and others before them...I watched Solomon's performance and was blown away! His voice, style, stage presence, was magical! I wondered how the hell had I missed knowing of him!? Everyone's heard of the late great Otis Redding even though he tragically died at the tender age of 26, so not able to be around for decades of hits, but still is way famous and known world wide.
I then searched for more songs of Solomon's, especially wanting to see vids actually showing his performance, not some lyrics with a a few pics in the background.
I finally found one video of a young Solomon Burke singing the highly addictive Cry To Me"😍😵💫😯 After I kept having to replay this epic masterpiece, I set it to Loop! That wasn't enough, because everyday I keep coming back to watch and listen to this:
"When your baby leaves you all alone..
And nobody call you on the phone...
Doncha feel like crying
Doncha feel like crying
Well, here I am, my honey c'mon baby, cry to me...
Doncha feel like crying (cry to me)
Don't you feel like cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cry (cry to me) cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-crying? (cry to me)
Don't you feel like cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cry (cry to me) cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-cr-crying?"
Wow! To me, Solomon Burke is the epitome of coolness, a real King, the master of soul and blues, and no future generations can compare to his talent, nor the other masters from that magical era that created these masters from the past. In many ways I wished I had been a teenager, young adult back in the 1960's that for me, had the best epic songs, singers, groups, etc...who can top the "Blue eyed soul" of the Righteous Brothers & Elvis. Then there's Dion, and other hot smooth voiced ones like him...the there's the unrivaled mega Masters of groups like The Stones,Beatles, CCR, Led Zeppelin, Small Faces {Itchicoo(?sp) Park} the Eagles, ...the epic hit White Rabbit by Grace Slick..
Then solo artists like Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Tina (the legs) Turner...
then there's Janis Joplin and Joe Cocker, who are in a league of their own, just for their sheer unbridled performances and never forgotten uniqueness!
I could go on and on with how mind blowing the 🎶🎵 songs and singers that era produced.
Damn, I need to stop lol. Anywho, if I had been old enough in that era, I most likely be deceased by now, or too damn old to discover and realize just how amazing those many masters the 60s had, and jazzed and pleased how technology has advanced decades later that allow us to see, watch, and hear so many of them right from our homes, even though the majority have been long gone.
@voyeurette1
I'm 73 year old woman living alone. I play this and slow dance with my dish towel. What a sight to envision but this man's version is the BEST! Can't get enough. Not too old to wish I had a man my age to dance for in a fringy dress!
@kathrynralli4557
He's out there. Go dancing. My mother is 87 looking for Mr. Right, dancing 3 days a week!
@dtschuor459
I vote with the gal whose 87 year old mother still goes out.
If there isn’t anything in your area, maybe it’s gonna be up to you to find a senior gathering place and put on a sock hop?
But, I always have a gratitude for the fact that my legs still allow me to dance💝
@elizabethbeauchamp6580
Try dancing with the broom... it's fun😂!
@mrfreeland123
You dont have to be alone, your dance partner is out there doing the same thing and waiting for you
@yagsmoodley6654
Stay strong, sister.❤
@treborrenrac
73 years old, can't breathe with emphysema, can barely talk and still find myself trying to sing alone with Solomon Burke. Crazy
@chevychelios4672
Jesus loves you
@dianagreen5700
God bless you ❤️
@lizzrobb2313
Aww God love u 😥😥, I was born mid 70s, but grew up loving all the 50s, 60, 70, & now my teenageers are doing the same, can't beat the oldies