Cry
Johnnie Ray & The Four Lads Lyrics
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It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream
Don't you sometimes think it's real?
But it's only false emotions that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
So let your hair down and go on and cry
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Well now, remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
So let your hair down and go on baby and cry (cry, and cry)
In Johnnie Ray's song "Cry," the singer provides advice on how to cope with heartache and sadness. The lyrics suggest that crying can be a healthy and healing way to deal with painful emotions. The song begins with the idea that receiving a goodbye letter from a loved one can be devastating, but the singer assures the listener that they will feel better if they allow themselves to cry. The second verse discusses the experience of a bad dream, and how sometimes false emotions can feel real in the moment. However, the lyrics again emphasize that crying can be cathartic and help the dreamer process their emotions.
The chorus of the song repeats the advice to cry in difficult times. The lyrics acknowledge that heartaches can linger and that sadness can feel overwhelming, but they also remind the listener that sunshine can be found even in the midst of a cloudy sky. The song encourages the listener to let their hair down and cry, perhaps as a way to release pent-up emotions and find a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When someone you love leaves you, it can be tough to cope with the pain and confusion that follows.
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
Sometimes it's healthy to let your emotions out, even if it means shedding a few tears.
When waking from a bad dream
Nightmares can be terrifying and disorienting, leaving you feeling unsure of what's real and what's not.
Don't you sometimes think it's real?
The images and emotions from a nightmare can linger long after you wake up, making it hard to shake the feeling that they're true.
But it's only false emotions that you feel
In reality, nightmares are just our minds processing and working through events and emotions from our daily lives, and the feelings they generate aren't necessarily accurate or reflective of reality.
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
Heartbreak can be a persistent pain that feels like it's never going to go away.
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
When you're feeling sad and heartbroken, it can seem like everything around you is just reinforcing those feelings, making it even harder to find happiness.
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
Even when things seem bleak and hopeless, there's always the potential for brighter days ahead if you keep looking for them.
So let your hair down and go on and cry
It's okay to feel sad and let your emotions out. In fact, it can be a healthy way to process and move past difficult experiences.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Churchill L. Kohlman
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Alex Ross
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream
Don't you sometimes think it's real
But it's only false emotions that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy skies
So let your hair down and go on and cry
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Well now, remember sunshine can be found
Behind a cloudy sky
So let your hair down and go right on and cry
Hugo L.
The reverb is so haunting i can definitely imagine this song in a deserted mall in an apocalyptic movie scene
Jennifer Kay
Patent that idea quick!
Rafał Chrząszcz
Exactly!
michigandon
Sounds like something from Fallout.
Caren Weckstein
What a beautiful song.
Charlotte Swincicki
I just loved this guys voice!! I was a small kid and I still remember him!! This was a great song!!
Richard Stuckmeyer
Same here.
Steve52344
Absolutely great! A standout song and performance...to this day.
wayne rutledge
I remember singing this song when I was 15yrs old, in 1951, it was a different song from everything else that was being played at that time. I thought it was great, and tried to sing it like him. great memories!!!!!
Michelle Polish
+wayne rutledge Thats so cool, i find this music absolutely fascinating. Im kind of jealous you had the luck to have been around the time music sounded this way. It must have been amazing times.