While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
Cry
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real?
But it's only false emotions that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
So let your hair down and go on and cry
The song 'Cry' by Crystal Gayle poignantly captures the feelings of heartbreak, sadness and disillusionment that can follow a breakup. The first verse tells us that a goodbye letter from a loved one can be devastating and lead to a great deal of pain. The chorus advises us to let out our emotions, to allow ourselves to cry, as this can provide us with some relief from the overwhelming pain. The second verse tells us that heartache can feel never-ending, but we are reminded that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. It urges us to let go and express our emotions.
The song focuses on the importance of being able to express and process our emotions when we are feeling down, even if it means crying our eyes out. Society often tells us that crying is a sign of weakness, but in reality it is a natural human response to emotional pain and can help us heal. According to the song, it is necessary to acknowledge our emotions in order to find peace and happiness again.
Overall, the message of the song is to take care of yourself emotionally, by expressing your feelings and giving yourself time to heal. It provides a message of hope that even in the darkest moments there is always sunshine behind the clouds.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When someone you love ends things with you, it's difficult to cope
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
It's okay to cry and let out your emotions, it's a natural process that helps your healing
When waking from a bad dream don't you sometimes think it's real?
Sometimes our dreams can feel so real that they can affect our emotions even after we wake up
But it's only false emotions that you feel
However, those emotions are not based on reality, and therefore, it's important to not let them consume us
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
If your pain is prolonged and doesn't seem to go away, it can be overwhelming
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
It may seem like everything around you is adding to your misery and making it worse every day
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
But it's important to remember that optimism and happiness exist, even in seemingly dark times
So let your hair down and go on and cry
It's important to cry and release your emotions so that you can quickly move past the hurt and find happiness again
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGIE APARO
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Cq Christos
To me, one of the finest, most under-rated performances in the history of Country music. No one can come close to Crystal Gayle when she sings the ballads.
ROBERT BALLARD
Absolutely Brilliant version of this classic , her tone and range are superb!!!!
UnclaimedFr8
Indeed, Christos--spot-on pitch, and she can make her voice break just enough. Thank you for visiting, and commenting! Best Regards, David
Munx
EXQUISITE. My favorite version of the song (by far), and my favorite record of Crystal Gayle's. She really BELTS tgis one out, and I also love the rock guitar instrumental break near the end of the song. Jim Ed Norman produced this record beautifully!!!
Professor Mause
This song and especially Ms.Gales's delivery sums up why a great record crosses 'genre's' & just works.
11 out of 10 !
Daniel Burns
this song went to #1 on the country charts in 1986!!!
Lucy
i've known this song and her style sings this since almost 30 years ago. and still remember each of the variation. and still love it!
UnclaimedFr8
Longtime fan here too, Luciana. I'm glad you enjoyed this, and thank you for visiting!
Best Regards,
David
UnclaimedFr8
+1 from me, Steven! And I well remember when the original Johnny Ray was on the air--very popular. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Best Regards, David
CM
In college I took a performance class in which we had to lip sync a song in front of a camera, and this is the song I picked. Still love it.