The initial, pre-recording line-up consisted of Mickey Waller (Guitar), Ronnie Thomas (Bass and Vocals), Gary Holton (Lead Vocals), Keith Boyce (Drums) and Cosmo (Guitar). They were the first signing by Atlantic Records' new London offices, having been spotted by A & R man and sixties legend, Dave Dee.
In January 1974 they recorded their first, self-titled album, produced by Dave Dee and engineered by Phil Chapman. Mickey Waller left the band shortly before they went in to Island Studios to record the follow-up album for Atlantic, Anvil Chorus, in January 1975, produced by Andy Johns.
At this point keyboard player Danny Peyronel left to join UFO and was replaced by John Sinclair. Shortly after, Cosmo was replaced by Barry Paul, and the band moved to Mickie Most's RAK Records where they recorded Kitsch, produced by Most.
Gary Holton sadly died of a morphine overdose in 1985 and the band remained on hiatus until 2002, with the returning line-up featuring founding members Thomas, Boyce with Peyronel and newcomers Marco Barusso and Marco Guarnerio (guitars and vocals).
On 8th August 2010 Danny Peyronel left the band and shortly after this actor John Altman (Eastenders' Nick Cotton) was unveiled as the new lead singer. Altman was a good friend of original frontman Gary Holton and he appeared with him the film 'Quadrophenia' and has been cited by many as the perfect replacement for Holton. With the returning Cosmo and Justin McConville (guitar/vocals/keyboards) augmenting the line-up, the band embarked on a tour commemorating the 25th anniversary of Holton's death.
Cry for Me
Heavy Metal Kids Lyrics
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If I took my life away in vain for sympathy
If I did it for me and you
If I did it for you and I
Would you cry for me ?
Take a schizophrenic chance and dance with a laugh on the sea
Be in debt to me ?
Would you cry for me ?
Would you cry for me ?
On my own
Got no one to watch me die, all alone
Got no one 'cause I'm too shy, all alone.
Would you cry for me ?
If I took my life away to make you look and see
Would you cry aloud ?
Would you laugh aloud ?
Come on, cry for me
Cry, cry, cry, said cry.
If I took my life away in vain for sympathy
If I did it for me and you
If I did it for you and I.
Take a schizophrenic chance and dance with a laugh on the sea
Would you get wet for me ?
Be in debt to me ?
Would you cry for me ?
Would you cry for me ?
Would you cry for me ?
(Would you cry ?) would you cry for me ?
(Would you cry ?) would you cry for me ?
Would you cry for me ?
The song "Cry For Me" by Heavy Metal Kids talks about the desperation of someone who is contemplating suicide and seeks validation and recognition from their loved ones. The lyrics question whether the people around them would mourn their death or not. The singer poses a hypothetical situation of taking their life away for their sake and that of their loved ones, and asks if they would cry for them. The tone of the song is poignant and emotional, as the singer struggles with their own mortality and seeks reassurance from those around them.
The reference to schizophrenia in the line, "take a schizophrenic chance" could be interpreted as the internal conflict of the singer, who may be struggling with mental health issues. The image of dancing with a laugh on the sea is a metaphor for taking a huge risk, likely to escape from reality.
The emotional lyrics and the slow tempo of the song make it a powerful ballad that tugs at the heartstrings. The song is relatable to anyone who has been through a difficult time and questioned their own worth in the eyes of others.
Line by Line Meaning
If I took my life away in vain for sympathy
If I committed suicide just to get attention from others
If I did it for me and you
If I did it for both myself and the person I care about
If I did it for you and I
If I committed suicide for the sake of us as a partnership
Would you cry for me ?
Would you cry for me if I were to die
Take a schizophrenic chance and dance with a laugh on the sea
Take a risk and enjoy life's pleasures to the fullest
Would you get wet for me ?
Would you be willing to face danger or discomfort for me
Be in debt to me ?
Would you go into debt for me or owe me a favor
Would you cry for me ?
Would you be sad if I died
On my own
Alone and without support from anyone else
Got no one to watch me die, all alone
I have nobody to see me perish, completely by myself
Got no one 'cause I'm too shy, all alone.
I am alone because of my shyness and inability to connect with others
If I took my life away to make you look and see
If I killed myself to make you take notice of my existence
Would you cry aloud ?
Would you cry out loudly in lament if I died
Would you laugh aloud ?
Would you laugh out loud if I killed myself
Come on, cry for me
Encouragement to someone to cry for the possible loss of oneself
Cry, cry, cry, said cry
Repetition and emphasis on the idea of crying
(Would you cry ?) would you cry for me ?
Asking the same question again
(Would you cry ?) would you cry for me ?
Repeating the question a second time
Would you cry for me ?
Asking if someone would cry for me one more time
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.