Delving into country, folk and soul, With Blasphemy, So Heartfelt is a collaborative project on which Mayfield's sultry voice adds flair to edgy lyrics and melodies. With the help of her brother, bassist David Mayfield, Jessica Lea Mayfield's debut includes cameo appearances by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken and Frank McElroy on backing vocals.
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All I Do Is Cry
Jessica Lea Mayfield Lyrics
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When all I see is heartache is coming
So I cry again
I'm 15 and I hit rock bottom
And I can't seem to write a song
That isn't about you
Look what you do
And I'm empty inside
Cuz you took whatever was left of my pride
And now when I'm alone
All I do is cry
All I do is cry
Why do I go to bed in the first place
It's not like I have to wake up to be somewhere
And I don't care
And now I'm empty inside
Cuz you took whatever was left of my pride
And now when I'm alone
All I do is cry
And now when I'm alone
All I do is cry
And I have seen the stars above
Like they never have loved
So now I point them out to you
I don't know what good it will do
The lyrics to Jessica Lea Mayfield's song "All I Do Is Cry" depict a deep sense of emotional pain and heartbreak. The singer questions the reason for waking up in the morning, as all they seem to expect is heartache. The constant cycle of crying and feeling empty inside has left them struggling to find any inspiration to write music that is not about the person who has caused them so much pain. At the age of fifteen, the singer has hit rock bottom, and their world is consumed by their heartache.
The lyrics reveal a sense of hopelessness, as the singer wonders why they even bother with the simple act of going to bed at night, as they have no real reason to wake up in the morning. The person who has caused this pain has taken away whatever pride or dignity the singer had left. This loss of pride has left the singer feeling as though they are empty inside. The only thing that brings them any comfort is crying, which has become a constant in their life.
Mayfield uses vivid imagery to describe the pain the singer is experiencing. The singer has seen the stars above, but they no longer seem to have any hope or love in them. The only reason the singer still points them out is to express this sense of loss to their former lover. Mayfield's lyrics show the singer's vulnerability and helplessness as they come to grips with the reality of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do I wake up in the morning
Questioning the purpose of life when everything seems to be filled with heartache and misery.
When all I see is heartache is coming
Feeling a sense of foreboding and despair for the future due to past experiences.
So I cry again
Expressing emotions through tears as it feels like that's the only way to cope with reality.
I'm 15 and I hit rock bottom
Being at a young and vulnerable age, feeling like life has already hit its lowest point.
And I can't seem to write a song
Feeling creatively blocked due to the overwhelming feeling of heartbreak.
That isn't about you
The person causing the pain and heartbreak is on the mind constantly, resulting in the inability to write songs about anything else.
Look what you do
A plea to the person causing the pain to take a step back and realize the damage they have caused.
And I'm empty inside
Feeling hollow and devoid of any positive emotions or thoughts.
Cuz you took whatever was left of my pride
Attributing the emptiness inside to the person who hurt her pride and self-esteem in a significant way.
And now when I'm alone
Feeling the weight of the pain and heartbreak more heavily when there is no immediate distraction from it.
All I do is cry
The overwhelming feeling of sadness takes over, causing tears to come uncontrollably.
Why do I go to bed in the first place
Questioning the point of even going to bed since there is no real purpose to waking up in the morning.
It's not like I have to wake up to be somewhere
Feeling an overarching sense of aimlessness in life without a clear direction or purpose to work towards.
And I don't care
Being in a state of apathy and not caring about the future or the present due to the overwhelming pain of the past.
And I have seen the stars above
Observing the beauty of the world around her but not being able to fully appreciate it due to the cloud of heartbreak hanging over her head.
Like they never have loved
Feeling like the world is incapable of love due to the negative experiences she has faced so far.
So now I point them out to you
Trying to share the beauty of the world with the person who caused the pain in hopes that they might understand the severity of the damage they have done.
I don't know what good it will do
Being unsure if the act of sharing beauty will make any difference or not, but still trying to do so as a way of coping with the pain.
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.