Crying
Don McLean Lyrics
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But when I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight
When you stopped to say "Hello"
And though you wished me well, you couldn't tell
That I'd been crying over you, crying over you
Then you said "so long" left me standing all alone
Alone and crying, crying, crying crying
Can start me crying
I thought that I was over you but it's tru-ue, so true
I love you even more than I did before but darling what can I do
For you don't love me and I'll always be
Crying over you, crying over you
Yes, now you're gone and from this moment on
I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying
Yeah crying, crying, over you
The lyrics of Don McLean's "Crying" depict the emotional turmoil of a person who is trying to move on from their past relationship but fails as soon as they come across their former partner. The song begins with the lines, "I was all right for a while, I could smile for a while," suggesting that the singer has been doing better without their ex-lover before the said incident occurred. However, their resilience crumbles when they encounter their former partner and they hold their hand tightly. The singer's vulnerability is evident as they reveal that the simple touch of their former partner's hand can make them break down in tears.
Moreover, as the song progresses, the singer comes to terms with the fact that they still love their former partner, even more than they did before their breakup. However, they understand that the feelings are unrequited, and there is nothing that they can do about it. The singer acknowledges that they will always be "crying over you."
The song "Crying" is a poignant and emotional song that explores the themes of love lost and the pain of unreciprocated love. Don McLean's evocative lyrics and the haunting melody elevate the song, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
I was all right for a while, I could smile for a while
I thought I was doing fine and coping without you for a period of time
But when I saw you last night, you held my hand so tight
Seeing you and feeling your touch made me feel a strong emotional response
When you stopped to say 'Hello'
You greeted me briefly, but it was enough to make me feel emotional
And though you wished me well, you couldn't tell
You had good intentions, but you didn't realize how much pain I was in
That I'd been crying over you, crying over you
I've been feeling heartbroken and crying because of you
Then you said 'so long' left me standing all alone
You said goodbye and I was left standing there feeling empty and alone
Alone and crying, crying, crying crying
I was left completely by myself, feeling overwhelmed with emotions and tears
It's hard to understand that the touch of your hand
It's difficult to comprehend how much of an impact your physical touch has on me
Can start me crying
It can trigger an intense emotional reaction from me
I thought that I was over you but it's tru-ue, so true
I believed I had moved on from you, but unfortunately, that's not the case
I love you even more than I did before but darling what can I do
My love for you has grown stronger, but since you don't love me back, I feel powerless
For you don't love me and I'll always be
You don't have feelings for me, and it seems my love for you will never fade
Crying over you, crying over you
I'll keep crying because of my love for you
Yes, now you're gone and from this moment on
Now that you're not here anymore, starting from this point going forward
I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying
I know I'll continue to cry and feel emotional without you
Yeah crying, crying, over you
I will be crying over you, and my love for you is so strong that it's hard to let go
Lyrics © Orbi-Lee Music, Barbara Orbison Music Company, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, R-Key Darkus
Written by: Joe Melson, Roy Orbison
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@tarbert363
Back in June 1980 in a night club I heard this song play and I happened to see this gorgeous lady on the other side of the dance floor. I plucked up the courage and asked her to dance and to my disbelief she said yes. It was the most magical moment in my life to even think this lady would dance with me. Almost 42 years later and I still pinch myself every morning when I wake to realise this class act has stuck with me all these years.
@annakimborahpa
Sounds like stuck to you like 'burnt tar' but in a good way.
@donaldwestgarth3313
Well a good outcome then my self i broke up with someone it hurt but life goes on this song was paying at the time
@CesarRicardoMoreira
Great!!!
@she_sings_delightful_things
That's very beautiful! Happy for you both ♡
@annjones5201
❤🌞 that's a nice story, Thank You,
Best Wishes Tar Bert 🌞❤
@fazbell
It's one thing to do a great studio version of this song, but to nail it in a live performance is a real achievement. Fantastic talent.
@claudineisantos3723
grupo da plataforma está ai
@2004mojo
OMG! Wow! All I can say is wow.
@josbruls
Absolutely stunning!