Sometimes I Cry
Dan Rockett Lyrics
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I cry because I'm on my own
All the tears I cry are bitter and warm
They flow with life, and take no form
Ah the world moves fast
and it would rather pass you on by
than to stop and see what makes you cry
It's painful, so sad, sometimes I cry
But no one really cares
To ask why, why, why
Well I cry because my heart is torn
I find it hard to carry on
And if I had an ear to confide in
I would cry amongst my treasured friends
A-but who do you know that stops that long
to help another carry on
Ah the world moves fast
and it would rather pass you on by
than to stop and see what makes you cry
It's painful, so sad, sometimes I cry
And no one really cares
To ask why, why, why
Dan Rockett's song "Sometimes I Cry" is a heartfelt ballad that captures the emotions of being alone and feeling like no one cares. The lyrics express the pain of crying alone, how the tears are bitter and warm, and how they flow with life but take no form. This shows how the tears are a representation of the pain and suffering that the singer is going through, but also how they can be seen as a release of those emotions.
The second verse of the song shows how the singer's heart is torn, and how they find it hard to carry on. This alludes to a deeper pain and suffering that the singer is going through, and how they are struggling to cope with it alone. The singer also mentions that they would cry amongst their treasured friends if they had someone to confide in. However, the question posed is, who do you know that would stop that long to help another carry on? This shows how the world moves so fast and people are so busy with their own lives that they rarely take the time to stop and care for others.
The bridge repeats the chorus, talking about how painful and sad it is to cry alone, without anyone to ask why, why, why. This is a representation of the isolation and loneliness that the singer is feeling, and how no one seems to care enough to reach out and offer a helping hand. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of how important it is to care for those around us and to reach out to those who might be struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes when I'm alone
There are moments when I'm by myself
I cry because I'm on my own
I weep because I feel lonely
All the tears I cry are bitter and warm
Every tear that falls is both harsh yet comforting
They flow with life, and take no form
These tears convey deep emotions that are shapeless
Ah the world moves fast
The world is moving rapidly
and it would rather pass you on by
People are often overlooked and ignored amidst the fast pace of life
than to stop and see what makes you cry
Others would rather keep moving than take the time to understand someone's pain
It's painful, so sad, sometimes I cry
This experience is distressing and sorrowful, sometimes causing me to cry
But no one really cares
No one shows genuine concern or empathy
To ask why, why, why
No one takes the time to ask what's wrong or why someone is hurting
Well, I cry because my heart is torn
I weep because my emotional pain is deep and severe
I find it hard to carry on
It's difficult to continue living amidst the emotional pain
And if I had an ear to confide in
If I had someone to talk to and confide in
I would cry amongst my treasured friends
I'd feel comfortable expressing my feelings to the people I deeply care about
But who do you know that stops that long
However, it's rare to find someone who will take the time to truly listen
to help another carry on
To support someone and help them through tough times
And no one really cares
Unfortunately, most people don't really show concern or compassion
To ask why, why, why
To take the time to understand and help someone through their pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAN ROCKETT, TUPAC AMARU SHAKUR
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