CRY TO ME
Dennis East Lyrics

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When your baby leaves you all alone
And nobody calls you on the phone
Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like crying?
Come on, baby
Cry to me

When you're all alone in your lonely room

And there's nothing but the smell of perfume
Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like crying?
Come on, baby
Oh, cry to me

Nothing, nothing can be sadder than one glass of wine alone
And don't you know that loneliness, loneliness is such a waste of time
And I know that you won't ever, you won't ever have to walk alone
So come on, take my hand, baby
Walk with me

Now listen
When you're waiting for a voice to come
Late in the midnight hour and there's no one
Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like crying?
Come on, baby
Oh, cry to me

Nothing, nothing can be sadder than one glass of wine alone
Don't you know that loneliness, loneliness is such a waste of time
And I know that you won't ever, you won't ever have to walk alone
So come on, take my hand, baby
Walk with me

Now listen
When you're waiting for a voice to come
Late in the midnight hour and there is no one
Don't you feel like crying? (Cry to me, ah)
Don't you feel like crying? (Cry to me, ah)
Come on, baby (Cry to me, ah)
Oh, cry to me (Cry to me, ah)

Come on, baby (Cry to me, ah)
Cry to me (Cry to me)

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry to Me" by Dennis East is about being there for someone who feels like they have nobody else to turn to during times of emotional distress. Throughout the song, the singer encourages their love interest to express their emotions and encourages them not to feel ashamed or afraid to cry. They use the imagery of being alone in a room, waiting for a voice to come, and drinking wine to emphasize the loneliness of the situation. The repeated phrase "cry to me" emphasizes the message of being a source of comfort and support for the person they care about.

The song taps into the feelings of vulnerability and emotional openness that many people experience but often don't express. It acknowledges the pain of feeling alone and encourages the emotional release of crying as a way to connect and find solace with another person. The repetition of the phrase "cry to me" gives the song a sense of urgency, encouraging the listener to reach out to someone they can trust and lean on during difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

When your baby leaves you all alone
When your significant other leaves you and you feel completely alone

And nobody calls you on the phone
When no one is reaching out to you to talk or check up on you

Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like expressing your emotions by shedding tears?

Come on, baby
Encouragement to the listener to not hold back their emotions

Cry to me
A request that the listener can cry to the singer for comfort

When you're all alone in your lonely room
When you're by yourself in a room that feels empty and isolating

And there's nothing but the smell of perfume
And all you can smell is the lingering scent of your loved one who isn't there

Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like expressing your emotions by shedding tears?

Come on, baby
Encouragement to the listener to not hold back their emotions

Oh, cry to me
A request that the listener can cry to the singer for comfort

Nothing, nothing can be sadder than one glass of wine alone
Drinking alone with nothing to do is a sad and lonely experience

And don't you know that loneliness, loneliness is such a waste of time
Being lonely is a negative and unproductive experience

And I know that you won't ever, you won't ever have to walk alone
Assurance that the listener won't have to face difficult times by themselves

So come on, take my hand, baby
An invitation to the listener to seek comfort and support

Walk with me
The singer will be with the listener through tough times

Now listen
The start of a new message

When you're waiting for a voice to come
When you're looking for someone to talk to or connect with

Late in the midnight hour and there's no one
During the darkest of times when no one else is around

Don't you feel like crying?
Don't you feel like expressing your emotions by shedding tears?

Come on, baby
Encouragement to the listener to not hold back their emotions

Oh, cry to me
A request that the listener can cry to the singer for comfort

Come on, baby
Encouragement to the listener to not hold back their emotions

Cry to me
A request that the listener can cry to the singer for comfort

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKY HOLLAND, WILLIAM E STEINBERG, Billy Steinberg

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