Cry for me
In Heaven Lyrics


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[Music: Manolis Varouhas, Lyrics: Manolis Varouhas]

If I was wrong... you would be full of lies
If I was wrong... You wouldn't cry, nor dream
But now it's done... and I feel so damn-empty
If I was wrong... I wish I was wrong!!!
Pray for me! My soul is dying, Cry for me! My body's gone
Now I'm dead, your heart has broken. Die with me, cause I am you...
I can remember... my life was full of memories
And I can see... your pretty face smiling
If I would be... all that you ever wanted
If I would be... I wish I would be!!!
Pray for me! My soul is dying, Cry for me! My body's gone
Now I'm dead, your heart has broken, Die with me, cause I am you...




Never be dying, My soul will be flying
And you will live in my heart, forever...

Overall Meaning

The opening line of the song, "If I was wrong... you would be full of lies", sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. There is a sense of regret and remorse in the song, with the singer wishing they had done things differently. They recognize that their actions have hurt someone they care about deeply and desperately want them to cry for them and their empty, dying soul. The line "Now I'm dead, your heart has broken. Die with me, cause I am you..." suggests that the two were one and the same, so closely intertwined that the singer's death means the end of both of their lives.


The chorus of the song, with its emphasis on crying and praying, creates a mournful atmosphere. The singer knows they have caused pain and wants to be remembered after they're gone. The final lines of the song, "Never be dying, My soul will be flying/And you will live in my heart, forever..." suggest that there is some hope for the future - even though the singer has died, their spirit will endure and the person they care about will always hold a special place in their heart.


Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of loss and regret, and the desire for a sense of closure and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

If I was wrong... you would be full of lies
If I had been wrong, then it would be you who was full of lies.


If I was wrong... You wouldn't cry, nor dream
If I had been wrong, then you wouldn't cry and you wouldn't dream.


But now it's done... and I feel so damn-empty
But now it's over and done with, and I feel so incredibly empty.


If I was wrong... I wish I was wrong!!!
If I had been wrong, I would have wished to be wrong.


Pray for me! My soul is dying, Cry for me! My body's gone
Please pray for me, my soul is dying and my body is gone, please cry for me.


Now I'm dead, your heart has broken. Die with me, cause I am you...
Now that I'm dead, your heart is broken. Please die with me, because I am a part of you.


I can remember... my life was full of memories
I can remember that my life was full of memories.


And I can see... your pretty face smiling
And I can see your pretty face smiling.


If I would be... all that you ever wanted
If only I could be all that you ever wanted.


If I would be... I wish I would be!!!
If only I could be, I would wish to be.


Pray for me! My soul is dying, Cry for me! My body's gone
Please pray for me, my soul is dying and my body is gone, please cry for me.


Now I'm dead, your heart has broken, Die with me, cause I am you...
Now that I'm dead, your heart is broken. Please die with me, because I am a part of you.


Never be dying, My soul will be flying
I will never die, my soul will continue to soar.


And you will live in my heart, forever...
And you will live in my heart forever.




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Thomas Berry

in my honest opinion this is the single handed most underrated country song of this generation

david e Presnell

+Thomas Berry I agree completely

Tim Smith

it's underated because you can't dance to it in a country bar. I personally love this song.

Jessica Jean

I agree completely. I love this song.

Rory Gile

+Thomas Berry Makes me cry...

berlyn3014

+Thomas Berry I agree. I think this is by far Toby's best song and it should be played more.

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donna bonnette-wakefield

This is the most beautiful tribute song from one friend to another. I love how wonderful the saxophone 🎷 gives that wonderful, but beautiful sad feeling. This is one of Toby's best performances.!❤️🎶🎵

Collins Family & Co

Played at my moms funeral in 2009. She was just 33 when cancer took her from us. I can’t believe it’s almost been 13 years. I hope she’s proud of us down here.

Life Coach Malachi

Of course she is, im sure she still apart!😇

Life Coach Malachi

Toby Keith Official Chanel Please tell Toby I reached out. It Malachi! I know Toby and To y knows me because of this video. Glad he is healed.

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