Cry Me A River
Dan Barrangia and His Orchestra Lyrics


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I wanna cry because I'm blue
But I can't cry like others do
I'd feel much better and I'd try
Somebody, teach me how to cry

I've been in love a time or two
To lose a love is nothing new
But every time my tears are dry
Won't someone teach me how to cry?

It may be that I'm too young
To know the meaning of the blues
If I could throw away the pride
That's hidden deep inside
The tears in my heart I could lose

I wish someone would come along
And make my life a happy song
I'd weep and tell the blues goodbye
Somebody, teach me how to cry

It may be that I'm too young
To know the meaning of the blues
If I could throw away the pride
That's hidden deep inside
The tears in my heart I could lose

I wish someone would come along
And make my life a happy song




I'd weep and tell the blues goodbye
Somebody, teach me how to cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry Me a River" by Dan Barrangia and His Orchestra is a melancholic tune about the desire to cry and the inability to do so. The lyrics of the song describe the singer's yearning to cry because of feeling blue, but he is unable to cry like others do. The singer wishes someone would teach him how to cry, as he believes it would make him feel much better.


The chorus of the song repeats the singer's desire to cry and his inability to do so. However, as the song progresses, he reveals that he has been in love before and has experienced heartbreak. He cannot cry, and he wishes someone would come along and make his life a happy song. The singer believes that if he could throw away his pride, which is hidden deep inside, he could lose the tears in his heart.


The song's lyrics are a relatable expression of feeling overwhelmed by sadness, depression, and heartache. The singer's desire to cry is a metaphor for releasing the pent-up emotions that are weighing him down. However, the struggle to cry is also an acknowledgment of the self-reliance and emotional control that society imposes on individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna cry because I'm blue
I feel sad and want to cry


But I can't cry like others do
I am unable to express my emotions the way others do


I'd feel much better and I'd try
If I could cry, I believe it would make me feel better


Somebody, teach me how to cry
I am reaching out for help, wanting someone to teach me how to express my emotions


To lose a love is nothing new
I have experienced heartbreak before and know it is a common occurrence


But every time my tears are dry
However, each time I try to cry, I am unable to shed any tears


Won't someone teach me how to cry?
I am still seeking someone to help me express my emotions


It may be that I'm too young
Perhaps I am too inexperienced to understand the meaning of sadness


To know the meaning of the blues
To understand the depth of sadness that is usually associated with the blues


If I could throw away the pride
If I could rid myself of my ego


That's hidden deep inside
The ego is something that is difficult to overcome


The tears in my heart I could lose
I could finally let out my emotions and cry


I wish someone would come along
I desire for someone to enter into my life


And make my life a happy song
So that they could help me find happiness and joy


I'd weep and tell the blues goodbye
I would finally be able to cry and let go of my sadness


Somebody, teach me how to cry
I am still calling out for help to learn how to express my emotions




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PHIL TUMINELLO

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