Dave subsequently penned a couple of tracks on Depeche Mode's next album, the 2005 effort Playing the Angel. The latter half of 2007 saw the release of his second solo LP, Hourglass, which saw a dirtier, more electronic, groove-orientated sound come through in his solo work. It was decided that he would not tour to promote the album's release, instead concentrating on his day job: the recording of the next Depeche Mode effort, Sounds of the Universe released in April 2009. The album sees more of his songs released under the DM brand, as well as a co-write with main songwriter, Martin L. Gore on the B-side Oh Well.
don't cry
Dave Gahan Lyrics
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Laying on the floor
You could feel the time come knocking
Knocking at your door
He'll give you something
And you'll were begging for more
You're on a Cricket Road to nowhere
Honey, that's for sure
It's the same old feeling
You don't have to lie
Yeah it don't mean nothing
I'm gonna tell you why
Don't cry now, don't cry
Don't you cry girl
You'll be alright
Come on get up from down now
He's dead on that floor
He's got to read on the palm of his hand now
Like all this times before
You're so lost in your kingdom
Your kingdom of fear
And there's no one out there
No one's gonna repeal
It's the same old feeling
You don't have to lie
Yeah it don't mean nothing
I'm gonna tell you why
Don't cry now, don't cry
Don't you cry girl
You'll be alright
Remember when I found you praying
You were down on your knees
You're looking for communication
To put your ???
You gotta reach out to someone
I know you'll try
You know i love you more than life itself
I just can tell you why
It's the same old feeling
You don't have to lie
Yeah it don't mean nothing
I'm gonna tell you why
Don't cry now, don't cry
Don't you cry girl
You'll be alright
Don't cry now, don't cry
Don't you cry girl
You'll be alright
The lyrics to Dave Gahan's song Don't Cry draw us into a dark and eerie atmosphere. The song describes a bleak and hopeless situation where the singer finds someone lying on the floor in a basement. The lyrics do not reveal much about the singer or how this person came to be in this basement, but it becomes clear that they are struggling with something. The use of metaphors like "time come knocking at your door" indicates that the singer might be facing the consequences of their actions, which they cannot escape.
The chorus repeats the phrase "don't cry," suggesting that the singer should not give up hope and that things will get better. The lyrics also suggest that there might be someone out there who can help the singer, but they need to reach out for help. The verse "you're so lost in your kingdom, your kingdom of fear" portrays the singer as being trapped in their own mind, with their fears and doubts taking hold of them.
Overall, the song's lyrics capture a sense of desolation, despair, and the struggle to find a way out of a difficult situation. Dave Gahan's haunting voice, combined with the dark and brooding music, amplifies the song's atmosphere and makes it deeply emotional for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I found you in a hole in basement
I discovered you in a deep, dark place with seemingly no escape
Laying on the floor
You were defeated and powerless, unable to move or take action
You could feel the time come knocking
You sensed that your time was running out and change was imminent
Knocking at your door
Change was inevitable and had arrived, demanding your attention
He'll give you something
The temptation to give in to destructive forces or behaviors will arise
And you'll were begging for more
Despite the negative consequences, you may still crave the destructive behavior or substance
You're on a Cricket Road to nowhere
Your current path is leading you to a dead end
Honey, that's for sure
This is a definite reality that you must face
It's the same old feeling
This is a recurring emotion or pattern that you have experienced before
You don't have to lie
You don't need to hide the truth or pretend that everything is okay
Yeah it don't mean nothing
The current situation or issue is insignificant in the grand scheme of things
I'm gonna tell you why
I will explain the true meaning or significance behind everything that is happening
Don't cry now, don't cry
Do not give in to despair or sadness
Don't you cry girl
You are strong and capable of overcoming this challenge
You'll be alright
You will come out of this situation stronger and more resilient
Come on get up from down now
It's time for you to stand up and take action
He's dead on that floor
The destructive force or behavior has taken a toll and has no power over you now
He's got to read on the palm of his hand now
The consequences of the damaging behavior are evident and inescapable
Like all this times before
This is a familiar pattern that has repeated itself
You're so lost in your kingdom
You are trapped in your own world of anxiety and fear
Your kingdom of fear
Your fears and worries have taken over and are ruling your life
And there's no one out there
You feel alone in your struggles and unable to reach out for help
No one's gonna repeal
There is no external force that can fix or solve your problems - you must take action yourself
Remember when I found you praying
I recall a time when you were desperately seeking guidance or help
You were down on your knees
You were in a state of humility and submission, willing to accept help and guidance
You're looking for communication
You wanted to connect and communicate with someone who could help you
To put your ???
To calm your mind and find inner peace
You gotta reach out to someone
You must take the initiative and seek help or support from someone
I know you'll try
I believe in your strength and determination to overcome your struggles
You know i love you more than life itself
I care deeply for you and want to support you through this difficult time
I just can tell you why
I may not have all the answers or solutions, but I will still be there for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GAHAN, IAN GLOVER, RICHARD MACHIN
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