Jimmy Somerville (b. June 22, 1961) is a Scottish pop singer. Was a star in… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Somerville (b. June 22, 1961) is a Scottish pop singer. Was a star in the 80's with Bronski Beat and The Communards as well as while working solo.

Born and raised in Glasgow with his signature falsetto singing style, he happens to also be a left-wing human rights activist.

He went solo when the Communards split up in 1988.

Cry
Jimmy Somerville Lyrics

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You been hurtin'
Like you never hurt before
You been hurtin'
'cause love don't want you no more

All you ever wanted in this world was that boy
Now all you have is a world that keeps turning
A heart that's been broken

A house that's no longer a home

Cry, don't you cry no more, no, no
Cry, wipe the tears from your eyes

Don't you worry, no no
[Incomprehensible] broken heart
Don't you worry, no no
'cause love will surely come along again

Don't be no fool holding onto the past
There comes a day when all your confusion
And all the dillusion
Will be but a moment in time

Cry, don't you cry no more
Cry, wipe the tears from your eyes
Cry, don't you, don't you, don't you cry no more

All you've ever wanted in this world was that boy
Now all you have is a world that keeps turning
A heart that's been broken
But love will keep finding its way

Cry, don't you cry no more
Cry, wipe the tears from your eyes
Cry, don't you cry no more, no, no, no
Cry, wipe the tears from your eyes

Cry, don't you cry no more, no
Cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry" by Jimmy Somerville is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and moving on. The lyrics are addressed to someone who has been hurt deeply by love, someone who has lost the person they've loved and the life they once had. The first lines, "You been hurtin' like you never hurt before, you been hurtin' 'cause love don't want you no more" set the tone for the whole song, conveying a sense of despair and sadness.

The singer then acknowledges the pain that the listener is going through, recognizing that all they ever wanted was that boy, but now they are left with a world that seems to keep turning without them. The main message of the song is to encourage the listener to cry and let out their emotions, but not to give up hope. Love will come along again and heal the wounds of the broken heart. The lines "Don't you worry, 'cause love will surely come along again" and "But love will keep finding its way" offer a message of hope and reassurance.

The lyrics also suggest that it's important to let go of the past and not hold onto what has been lost. The line "Don't be no fool holding onto the past" encourages the listener to move forward and let go of any confusion or delusion they may be harboring. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and resilience, encouraging the listener to keep going and believe in love.

Line by Line Meaning

You been hurtin'
You have been experiencing pain and suffering.

Like you never hurt before
The intensity of your pain is at an unprecedented level.

'cause love don't want you no more
Love has deserted and abandoned you.

All you ever wanted in this world was that boy
The main objective of your life was to have that boy.

Now all you have is a world that keeps turning
The world goes on despite the pain and heartbreak you feel.

A heart that's been broken
Your heart has been shattered into pieces due to the pain and emotional suffering you have encountered.

A house that's no longer a home
Your home and environment have changed due to the absence of love.

Cry, don't you cry no more, no, no
Stop shedding tears and feeling sorry for yourself.

Cry, wipe the tears from your eyes
Brush away the tears that stream down your face.

Don't you worry, no no
Do not fret or stress over the situation you are in.

[Incomprehensible] broken heart
Heal your broken heart.

'cause love will surely come along again
Love will undoubtedly return again in your life.

Don't be no fool holding onto the past
Do not linger in the past or hold onto what no longer serves you.

There comes a day when all your confusion
There will come a time when you will understand everything and see clearly.

And all the dillusion
You will realize that your illusions were unfounded.

Will be but a moment in time
All the pain, confusion, and illusions will be insignificant and fleeting compared to the rest of your life.

But love will keep finding its way
Love will persist and find its way back into your life.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY BUTCHER, JAMES SOMERVILLE

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