Their first album, Relayted, was released by Jagjaguwar and garnered positive reviews for its unique vocal stylings and retro-but-contemporary sound. The songs, inspired by 10cc's I'm Not In Love, were written at 69 BPM and recorded over the course of a year. The Guardian called the album "a triumph" and listed it as "the album of the year". The Onion's The A.V. Club called the album "big and beautiful".
One of the tracks on Relayted is a cover of the 1985 Godley & Creme hit "Cry". The video for the song is a remake of the original video, featuring a cameo by Kevin Godley himself.
In May of 2010 the band played their first show at First Avenue in Minneapolis. Billed as "The Last Prom on Earth", the concert featured all 23 members of the band, prom-themed decorations, a balloon drop, and a surprise appearance by audience member Prince.
The band has been booked for a ten-show tour in September and October of 2010, culminating with a performance at Austin City Limits in October. On October 4, they played on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They also performed at Coachella on April 15, 2011 and Sasquatch Music Festival May 27, 2011.
Cry
Gayngs Lyrics
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You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know what the sound is darlin'
It's the sound of my tears fallin'
Or is it the rain?
You don't know how to play the game
You cheat
You make me wanna cry
You make me wanna cry
Cry
You make me wanna cry
You don't know how to ease my pain
You don't know
You don't know how to ease my pain
Don't you hear any voices cryin'?
That's the sound of my love dyin'
Here comes the rain
You don't know how to play the game
You cheat
You lie
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't know
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
You don't even know how to say goodbye
You make me wanna cry
Cry
Cry, cry, cry
The lyrics to Gayngs's song Cry are a poignant expression of heartbreak and frustration. The singer is addressing someone who has hurt them deeply, stating that they don't know how to ease their pain. The repetition of "You don't know" emphasizes the singer's sense of helplessness and the other person's lack of understanding. The sound of tears falling could be mistaken for rain, which could symbolize the singer's attempt to hide their sadness or convey the idea that their tears blend in with the background noise, unnoticed by the other person.
The use of the word "game" suggests that the relationship was a power struggle and the singer feels like they were manipulated or cheated. The other person's dishonesty and lack of remorse is shown through the line "You don't even know how to say goodbye," indicating that they didn't care about the relationship enough to end it properly. The repeated chorus "You make me wanna cry" is a direct expression of the singer's emotional state and the chorus of "cry, cry, cry" adds to the sense of despair and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how to ease my pain
The singer feels like their pain is not being understood or validated.
You don't know
The singer is emphasizing the lack of understanding or knowledge on the part of the person they are addressing.
You don't know what the sound is darlin'
The singer questions whether the person they are addressing is really aware of the sounds they are hearing.
It's the sound of my tears fallin'
The sound that the person is hearing is the artist's tears, indicating their emotional distress.
Or is it the rain?
The artist considers that the sound could also be the rain, indicating a sense of confusion and uncertainty.
You don't know how to play the game
The person the singer is addressing is not meeting their expectations or needs in the situation.
You cheat
The singer feels like the person they are addressing is not being honest or fair in the situation.
You lie
The artist feels like the person they are addressing is being deceitful or dishonest.
You make me wanna cry
The person's actions and behavior are causing the artist emotional distress.
Cry
The artist is expressing their emotions and desire to cry in response to the situation they are experiencing.
Don't you hear any voices cryin'?
The singer is questioning if the person they are addressing is aware of the emotional distress they are causing not only to them, but potentially to others as well.
That's the sound of my love dyin'
The emotional distress is causing the artist's feelings of love to fade away, indicating a sense of loss and sadness.
Here comes the rain
The rain serves as a metaphor for the incoming flood of emotions and feelings the singer is experiencing.
You don't even know how to say goodbye
The singer is frustrated by the person's inability to properly end the situation, indicating a lack of closure and resolution.
You make me wanna cry
The person's actions and behavior continue to cause the singer emotional distress.
Cry
The artist is still expressing their emotions and desire to cry in response to the situation they are experiencing.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KEVIN GODLEY, LOL CREME
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@Chorkaloopa
Wow, was that Kevin Godley himself? Awesome! And this is a really nice version of an already great song. :)
@bigfnastyify
This song can make me cry in a great way
@luxvoyager108
i dunno if i am the only one who finds this version of the song far more moving than the original, but i do. the slow, more ethereal feel of it fits better with the song in my opinion. really beautiful and haunting.
@bridgettferguson1263
Yes....to everything you just said
@werewolfmanjackal
A nice cameo appearance by Kevin Godley himself! Awesome!!!
@13magic74
I've never done a hard drug in my life.....and I absolutely love this video.
@shadowmod3
it's nice. be there done that and been clean for 15 years. it was fun. =D
the trick is to develop own self discipline in trying out everything the world has to offer without being destroyed by it. why die in the hands of one toy when they are numerous toys laying about.
and please dont wonder how young i am. xD
@marcus8592
Gotta love that Godley cameo
@paulblartmallgth6652
Right, alot of people on here hating this cover but apparently he approved of it.
@Geritopia
Sounds like the original record played at half speed. Nice to see Mr. Godley.