I Won't Cry
Glen Goldsmith Lyrics


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I won't cry, I won't cry, I won't cry for you,
I won't cry, I won't cry.

Lately I've been thinking I'm not gonna make it here with you, girl.
All the time I'm waisting worrying if you're with someone new, girl.
I'm getting over the pain I feel inside
Even though it hurts me so I know I've gotta let you go,
So baby, please, just let me know.

I won't cry, I won't cry,
I will try and understand why you love another man.
I won't cry, baby, I won't cry,
Tell me what did I say to make you turn and walk away.

All our time together,
I can't seem to shake it from my mind, girl.
Did you mean torever when you shot me down
with your good-bye, girl?
You don't have to worry, I can get along
with or without you around,
Nothing more could bring me down, so baby,
tell me who you found.

I won't cry, I won't cry, . . .

I won't cry, I won't cry, .
I'm getting over the pain I feel inside,
Even though it hurts me so I know I've gotta let you go,
So baby, please, iust let me know.





I won't cry, I won't cry, . . .
I won't cry, I won't cry, . . .

Overall Meaning

In "I Won't Cry" Glen Goldsmith sings about refusing to shed tears over a lost love. Although understandably pained and feeling hurt, he remains determined to maintain his dignity and composure. He sings about how he has been thinking lately and doubts that he will survive without his lover. He worries that she might be with someone new, leaving him behind to waste time thinking about her. The song is about moving on, being strong, and accepting that what's done is done. He recognizes the pain he feels inside but ultimately decides to let go and move on with or without her. The song captures the complex mix of emotions that come with a break-up, from the pain of rejection to the hope of finding someone new.


The opening lines of the song, "I won't cry, I won't cry, I won't cry for you," sets the tone of the song and establishes the singer's determination to stay strong even in difficult times. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the message of the song.


The song was released in 1988 and climbed to #23 on the UK Singles Chart. It was his biggest hit to date and introduced him as a talented artist to watch.


Line by Line Meaning

I won't cry, I won't cry, I won't cry for you,
I refuse to shed tears for you no matter how much it may hurt.


I won't cry, I won't cry.
I promise not to cry regardless of how difficult it may be.


Lately I've been thinking I'm not gonna make it here with you, girl.
I am starting to believe that I cannot continue being with you.


All the time I'm wasting worrying if you're with someone new, girl.
I am spending so much time and energy worrying about whether or not you are with someone else.


I'm getting over the pain I feel inside Even though it hurts me so I know I've gotta let you go, So baby, please, just let me know.
I am trying my best to move on from the pain I am feeling, even though it is causing me a lot of hurt. However, it would help if you could be honest with me about what is happening between us.


I won't cry, I won't cry, I will try and understand why you love another man.
I am going to attempt to comprehend why you have feelings for another man other than myself.


I won't cry, baby, I won't cry, Tell me what did I say to make you turn and walk away.
I will not cry, my dear, but please tell me what I said to make you leave me and walk away.


All our time together, I can't seem to shake it from my mind, girl.
I cannot get the memories of our time together out of my head, my dear.


Did you mean forever when you shot me down with your good-bye, girl?
When you said goodbye, did you really mean forever?


You don't have to worry, I can get along with or without you around, Nothing more could bring me down, so baby, tell me who you found.
You do not need to worry about me. I can manage life with or without you by my side. Nothing else can hurt me more than you leaving, so please just tell me who you have met.


I won't cry, I won't cry, . . .
I will not cry, even though it may seem like the most simple solution to my sorrow.


I'm getting over the pain I feel inside, Even though it hurts me so I know I've gotta let you go, So baby, please, just let me know.
I am working to overcome the pain I am experiencing inside, although it is causing me great anguish. But please let me know what is going on so that I can move on for good.


I won't cry, I won't cry, . . .
I am determined not to shed tears, even though it may seem like the only way to display my heartbreak.




Writer(s): Anna Catherine Mary Jolley, Brian Steven Harris, Mark Jolley

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@dannis70

One of the best songs of the ‘80!!! Still is 2020

@georgewalker1860

you can say that again my brother

@CarolynBrown-xd6oc

THAT'S RIGHT !!!!!!!!

@Shelleee777

This was one of my favorite jams back then ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@domshaheen7356

How this wasn't HUGE everywhere remains a mystery to me. Also, the parent album is PERFECTION.

@wayneG68

This was the only song I heard and knew back then. Never heard the album but will look for it now.

@teacska1

I was so in love with this song back in the eighties!!!

@georgewalker1860

me too still am 2020

@bh1422

This song was one of the first I was jamming to when I started getting into the club scene back in the late 80s. 🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼🕺🏼

@bootje4155

Loved it then and love it now. Not even on Spotify, well thank ...for downloading!

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