When She Cries
Dr. Hook the Medicine Show Lyrics


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No one knows my lady when she's lonely
No one sees the fantasies and fears my lady hides
There are those who've shared her love and laughter
But no one hears my lady when she cries, but me
No one hears my lady when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back
To brighten up a corner of her dark and troubled skies
When she cries

You may have seen her lyin' in your lamplight
And if you've heard her whispered words, it comes as no surprise
So be the one she shares her secret smiles with
But send me back my lady when she cries, for me
My lady's gonna need me when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back




So bring me back my lady when she cries, for me
Cause my lady's gonna need me when she cries

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "When She Cries" by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show explore the idea of a hidden vulnerability that exists within a woman. The singer, who is in love with the woman, understands this vulnerability more than anyone else. Despite the fact that others may have experienced her happy moments, no one is able to see her in her most difficult times, except for the singer.


The lyrics explain that when she is crying, she makes the listener want to run away and find a way to fix her problems, as if to chase the sun and bring it back to brighten up her darkest moments. The singer is aware of this and recognizes that despite her vulnerability, he must be there for her when she cries. The lyrics convey the idea that he wants to be the one to comfort her and that he has a certain level of responsibility to help her through her pain. He recognizes that only he can understand her tears and ease her pain.


The lyrics of "When She Cries" are deeply emotional, conveying a sense of empathy and compassion for the pain and suffering of the woman. They present a moving and profound message about the power of love and the importance of being there for someone in their darkest moments.


Line by Line Meaning

No one knows my lady when she's lonely
My lady keeps her loneliness hidden from everyone.


No one sees the fantasies and fears my lady hides
My lady keeps her fantasies and fears a secret from the world.


There are those who've shared her love and laughter
Some people have been close to my lady and have shared happy times with her.


But no one hears my lady when she cries, but me
I am the only one who knows when my lady is crying and can hear her pain.


No one hears my lady when she cries
My lady's cries go unnoticed by everyone except for me.


And when she cries she makes you want to run
When my lady cries, it's a painful experience that makes you want to escape.


And chase the sun and bring it back
One would go to great lengths to try and make my lady happy during her difficult times.


To brighten up a corner of her dark and troubled skies
To try and bring some positivity and hope to my lady's tough times.


You may have seen her lyin' in your lamplight
You may have seen my lady in your neighborhood, alone and sad.


And if you've heard her whispered words, it comes as no surprise
If you've heard my lady's whispers of worry, it would explain why she's often sad.


So be the one she shares her secret smiles with
Try to be the one who brings out the happy moments and share them with my lady.


But send me back my lady when she cries, for me
Don't try to comfort my lady when she cries without including me, as I'm the only one who really hears her pain.


My lady's gonna need me when she cries
During my lady's tough times, she relies on me for support.


Cause my lady's gonna need me when she cries
My role is crucial when my lady is going through a hard time, and I will be there for her.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARC BEESON, SONNY LEMAIRE

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Ronja´s Dr Hook Channel

Lyrics:
No one knows my lady when she's lonely
No one sees the fantasies and fears my lady hides
There are those who've shared her love and laughter
But no one hears my lady when she cries, but me
No one hears my lady when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back
To brighten up a corner of her dark and troubled skies
When she cries
You may have seen her lyin' in your lamplight
And if you've heard her whispered words, it comes as no surprise
So be the one she shares her secret smiles with
But send me back my lady when she cries, for me
My lady's gonna need me when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back
So bring me back my lady when she cries, for me
Cause my lady's gonna need me when she cries



All comments from YouTube:

Ronja´s Dr Hook Channel

Lyrics:
No one knows my lady when she's lonely
No one sees the fantasies and fears my lady hides
There are those who've shared her love and laughter
But no one hears my lady when she cries, but me
No one hears my lady when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back
To brighten up a corner of her dark and troubled skies
When she cries
You may have seen her lyin' in your lamplight
And if you've heard her whispered words, it comes as no surprise
So be the one she shares her secret smiles with
But send me back my lady when she cries, for me
My lady's gonna need me when she cries
And when she cries she makes you want to run
And chase the sun and bring it back
So bring me back my lady when she cries, for me
Cause my lady's gonna need me when she cries

Freda Fields

Luv it luv it I luv it

Marilyn Courteau

yet another tune to love......wanna cry.....

Petro Taljaard

Wonderful lyrics. Love them

Mary Adams

Beautiful song

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Gary Fernandez

Dr. Hook is one of the bands that made the seventies the greatest era of rock that will never come close to being equaled.

James cook

What a song, what a voice, what a group of musicians ,the best of a an underrated band .

Annie Cullen Perkins

Don’t think I’ve ever heard a voice with such emotion....could listen all day. 😊

Nate V

Sounds alot like the great Kenny Rogers voice.

Carol Costello

Tonight I got in a Dr. Hook mood and the memories are rushing over me. Such good memories. A time of freedom and joy. And lest I forget, the best music ever written or performed.

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