In an interview with Apple Music, Greg Gonzalez said:
"I think we all, or many of us, want to be in relationships. I’ve always been looking for a relationship, one that would be spiritual, one that could be forever, with someone that you just fall in love with and you can’t help it. We had just started to really tour, and all I was trying to do was to play music for a living—to be a writer, and for that to be my identity. I had met a few people that I probably could have had deep relationships with, but I found that since we were touring, I just wasn’t ready for it, I wasn’t in the right place for it. This song was a reaction to all of that. I just couldn’t commit."
Cry
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics
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You give your love to me this way
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
I know it hurts you
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
Maybe I'd change for you someday
But I can't help the way I feel
Wish I was good, wish that I could
Give you my love now
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
The lyrics to Cigarettes After Sex's "Cry" appear to be about a love that can't be sustained, even though the singer wishes it could. The opening lines suggest that the love between the two individuals is causing pain or sadness for one of them. The singer recognizes this, but also acknowledges that they can't seem to help themselves. They promise that they will only cause the other person to cry, which suggests that they don't want to hurt them, but can't control their own feelings.
The next lines continue in the same vein, with the singer expressing a desire to change for the other person, but ultimately admitting that they can't. They apologize for this fact, but also seem resigned to it. The repeated lines of "My heart just can't be faithful for long / I swear I'll only make you cry" reinforce the idea that the love between the two individuals is ultimately doomed to fail.
Perhaps what makes these lyrics particularly poignant is the way they balance a sense of regret and sadness with a kind of acceptance. The singer seems to know that their love won't last, but also seems to care for the other person deeply. They acknowledge that they will continue to cause pain, even as they wish it could be different. In this way, the lyrics are both bittersweet and heartbreaking.
Line by Line Meaning
It's making you cry every time
Each time we engage in this, it brings tears to your eyes.
You give your love to me this way
You express your feelings in this manner, with full devotion and trust.
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
You make promises to stay by my side, hoping for my loyalty.
I know it hurts you
I understand that my actions cause you pain and distress.
But I need to tell you something
I have something important to say that may hurt you even more.
My heart just can't be faithful for long
My heart struggles with staying committed for an extended period of time.
I swear I'll only make you cry
I promise you that my behavior will only lead to more sadness and tears for you.
Maybe I'd change for you someday
It's possible that I may alter my ways to become the partner you deserve.
But I can't help the way I feel
However, I cannot control or change my emotions and inner desires.
Wish I was good, wish that I could
I regret not being better or having the ability to change for your sake.
Give you my love now
I wish I could fully give you my love in this moment.
I need to tell you something
Once again, I have something important to communicate with you.
My heart just can't be faithful for long
My heart is not capable of maintaining faithfulness over an extended period of time.
I swear I'll only make you cry
I make the same promise again - that my behavior will inevitably lead to your sadness and tears.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez
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@cihyi3092
lyrics :
It's making you cry every time
You give your love to me this way
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
I know it hurts you
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
Maybe I'd change for you someday
But I can't help the way I feel
Wish I was good, wish that I could
Give you my love now
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
@akash_100
Ready to cry? Here's the lyrics:
It's making you cry every time
You give your love to me this way
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
I know it hurts you
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
Maybe I'd change for you someday
But I can't help the way I feel
Wish I was good, wish that I could
Give you my love now
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
@dvqttcscoolbees1752
[Verse 1]
It's making you cry every time
You give your love to me this way
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
I know it hurts you
[Chorus]
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
[Verse 2]
Maybe I'd change for you someday
But I can't help the way I feel
Wish I was good
Wish that I could give you my love now
[Chorus]
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
@Nafar77
Lyrics:
It's making you cry every time
You give your love to me this way
Saying you'd wait for me to stay
I know it hurts you
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
Maybe I'd change for you someday
But I can't help the way I feel
Wish I was good, wish that I could
Give you my love now
But I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
I need to tell you something
My heart just can't be faithful for long
I swear I'll only make you cry
@jayrajshetty6075
This band is like a little secret....A little secret we protect...
@debbrahrobledo7466
YEEESSS
@laceyryan8498
❤️
@theyoungkarrot2219
except it's known by more than 700K people
@sudeshnaa
yes
@sinnertrain7405
Yes, but I almost missed the boat or the tram, etc.
@mtrench1627
i genuinely can't believe that there are people who cry on drivers license when there are songs like this
@monica_207
FRFR
@fadyalhachem
YEEESSS I looove this band
@27_najwazahhiyah83
drivers license is literally overrated