I Cried for You
Elkie Brooks & Humphrey Lyttelton Lyrics
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Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises ev'ry single vow
All you did was laugh at me but things are diff'rent now
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Ev'ry road has a turning
I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live-long day just what next thing to do
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Ev'ry road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
The lyrics of Elkie Brooks and Humphrey Lyttelton's "I Cried For You" narrate the process of healing after a turbulent relationship. The singer looks back at a time when their partner used to mistreat and belittle them, leading to sleepless nights and endless tears. The partner broke every promise and laughed at the singer's pain. However, now things are different, and the partner is experiencing the same agony that the singer went through. The roles are now reversed, and the former victim has become the one in control, leading to a sense of satisfaction and empowerment. The singer is no longer a slave to their partner, as they have found new love and a true heart to cherish. The lyrics address the cyclical nature of life, where everyone takes turns experiencing joy and pain.
The song features an upbeat jazz melody, perfectly contrasting the sadder lyrics. Elkie Brooks's vocals convey the emotion and pain experienced by the singer, while Humphrey Lyttelton's trumpet adds an exciting and light touch to the song. "I Cried For You" was originally written by Arthur Freed and Gus Arnheim in 1923 and has been covered by several artists, including Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Ella Fitzgerald. The classic lyrics and melody continue to resonate with audiences, as heartbreak and healing are universal experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days, how I used to weep
I recall past days when I would cry due to the things you said to me
Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
Your hurtful words kept me up at night, making it impossible for me to sleep
You forgot your promises ev'ry single vow
You failed to keep any of the promises that you made to me
All you did was laugh at me but things are diff'rent now
You used to demean and belittle me, but now the tables have turned
I cried for you
I shed tears for your actions and words toward me
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Now you will experience the pain that you caused me
Ev'ry road has a turning
The course of life can change at any moment
That's one thing you're learning
You are now realizing this fact
What a fool I used to be
I acted foolishly by allowing you to treat me poorly
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I have found someone whose eyes are even more beautiful than yours
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I have found a person whose heart is more genuine and sincere than yours
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS ARNHEIM, ARTHUR FREED, ABE LYMAN
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