If Only I Could Cry
Daniel Powter Lyrics


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You're breaking into pieces
Try not to feel it
You say that I crossed the line
For better or for worse
I meant every last word
Sometimes I just won't deny

I try to say it loud and clear
But it's not what you want to hear

That I may hurt you
And I may want to
I'm gonna make you cry
Yes, I will, yes I will
I'm barely breathing
But you just don't see it
I'd show you my tears and bye
If only I could cry

Was I too honest
Isn't that what you wanted?
Or did you just want me to lie?
'Cause staying in your last kiss
Was enough to make me miss
The ones that made everything right

I try to say it loud and clear
But it's not what you want to hear

That I may hurt you
And I may want to
I'm gonna make you cry
Yes, I will, yes I will
I'm barely breathing
But you just don't see it
I'd show you my tears and bye
If only I could cry

Who's to say who was wrong
Who's to blame, who was guilty all along
Did you meant what you said
Or were you trying to get away?
Will you stay, will you go?
Are you coming home?

Break into pieces
Try not to feel it

I may hurt you
And I may want to
I'm gonna make you cry
Yes, I will, yes I will
I'm barely breathing
But you just don't see it
I'd show you my tears and bye
If only I could cry
If only I could cry




If only I could cry
If only I could cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "If Only I Could Cry" by Daniel Powter tell a story of a relationship that is falling apart. The singer seems to be struggling with communicating his true feelings to his partner. He acknowledges that his honesty may hurt her and make her cry, but he also notes that he wishes he could cry himself. There seems to be a lack of emotional connection between the two, with the singer feeling like his partner doesn't see how much he is struggling.


The line "Was I too honest, isn't that what you wanted? Or did you just want me to lie?" suggests that there is some confusion about what is expected in the relationship. The singer is struggling to figure out if his partner wants him to be honest or if she would rather he just tell her what she wants to hear. This uncertainty is causing him to feel like he is walking on eggshells, afraid to say or do the wrong thing.


The repeated refrain of "If only I could cry" highlights the emotions that the singer is struggling to express. He wants to cry to show his partner how much he is hurting but is unable to do so. The underlying feeling throughout the song is one of frustration and sadness, with the singer feeling like he is at the mercy of his partner's emotions.


Overall, "If Only I Could Cry" is a poignant song about the difficulty of communication in a troubled relationship. It highlights the struggle of expressing emotions honestly and the pain that comes from feeling unseen and unheard by a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

You're breaking into pieces
You are falling apart emotionally


Try not to feel it
You are trying to avoid feeling pain


You say that I crossed the line
You accuse me of going too far in what I said or did


For better or for worse
Regardless of the outcome


I meant every last word
I was sincere in what I said


Sometimes I just won't deny
Admitting the truth can be difficult


I try to say it loud and clear
I want to communicate my feelings clearly


But it's not what you want to hear
You do not want to listen to what I have to say


That I may hurt you
My words or actions could cause you pain


And I may want to
I may desire to hurt you


I'm gonna make you cry
I will cause you to cry


Yes, I will, yes I will
I am determined to make you cry


I'm barely breathing
I am struggling to cope with the situation


But you just don't see it
You are oblivious to my struggle


I'd show you my tears and bye
I wish I could express my emotions and leave


If only I could cry
I want to release my pent-up emotions and feelings


Was I too honest
I may have revealed too much truth


Isn't that what you wanted?
Were you expecting truth or lies?


Or did you just want me to lie?
Did you want me to say what you wanted to hear?


'Cause staying in your last kiss
Reminiscing about your final romantic moment together


Was enough to make me miss
I long for past moments that were good


The ones that made everything right
When everything was good and normal


Who's to say who was wrong
Does fault really matter or can we move forward?


Who's to blame, who was guilty all along
Do we need to place blame in order to move forward?


Did you meant what you said
Was your intentions genuine when you spoke?


Or were you trying to get away?
Did you say things in effort to leave or escape?


Will you stay, will you go?
What is our future together?


Are you coming home?
When can we reconcile?


Break into pieces
Becoming overwhelmed with emotions


Try not to feel it
Trying to avoid the pain


I may hurt you
There's a risk I could cause you pain


And I may want to
I could want to hurt you


If only I could cry
If only I could let out my emotions and find peace




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DANIEL POWTER, KRIS ALLEN, SCOTT CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

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