Cry Me A River
Halie Loren Lyrics


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Now you say you're lonely
You cried the long night through
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried, cried, cried a river over you

You drove me, nearly drove me, out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember, all that you said
You told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me and

Now you say, you say you love me
Well, just to prove that you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
Cause I cried a river over you

You drove me, nearly drove me, out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, remember, all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me and
Now, now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do




Come on and cry, cry, cry me a river, cry me a river
Cause I cried a river over you

Overall Meaning

The Halie Loren song "Cry Me a River" is a classic torch song in which Loren addresses an ex-lover who has come back, expressing regret for his past infidelity and insincerity. The song begins with the ex-lover's claim that he is lonely and has been crying all night, to which Loren responds that he can "cry me a river" - a phrase that she repeats throughout the song. Loren then takes the opportunity to remind the ex-lover of his past transgressions and the pain that he caused her, saying, "You drove me, nearly drove me, out of my head, while you never shed a tear," and "Remember, I remember, all that you said, told me love was too plebeian, told me you were through with me."


However, as the song progresses, Loren softens her tone, admitting that she still loves the ex-lover despite the hurt that he has caused her. She challenges him to prove that he still loves her by crying a river, just as she once did, over the pain of their breakup. Despite the bitterness and anger present in the song's opening verses, "Cry Me a River" ultimately becomes an expression of Loren's deep longing for the ex-lover to return, coupled with her fear that he may hurt her again.


Overall, "Cry Me a River" combines classic torch song traditions with a palpable sense of heartbreak and emotional vulnerability, making it a classic of the genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you say you're lonely
You claim to be alone and deserted.


You cried the long night through
You wept for an extended period of time without stopping.


Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river
You can cry your heart out for all I care.


I cried a river over you
I wept uncontrollably because of you.


Now you say you're sorry
You express remorse and regret for your actions.


For being so untrue
For deceiving and betraying me.


You drove me, nearly drove me, out of my head
You nearly caused me to go insane with your behavior.


While you never shed a tear
You didn't seem to care or show any emotion.


Remember, I remember, all that you said
I still recall every word you spoke to me.


You told me love was too plebeian
You said that love was beneath you and not worth pursuing.


Told me you were through with me and
You declared that our relationship was over and done with.


Now you say, you say you love me
You now claim to have feelings of love for me.


Well, just to prove that you do
To demonstrate the legitimacy of your declarations.


Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
You can express your emotions and cry as much as you want, but it won't change what you've done.


Cause I cried a river over you
I poured out my sorrows and wept for what you put me through.




Writer(s): ARTHUR HAMILTON

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