Cry
Johnnie Ray feat. 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
These lyrics are from Johnnie Ray's hit song "Cry". The song is about heartbreak and the emotional pain that comes with it. It talks about how crying can be cathartic and how it can help someone heal from a broken heart. The opening lines suggest that receiving a letter from a beloved one saying goodbye can be devastating, and the only natural instinct is to cry. This is because crying is a natural release for pent-up emotions.
The lyrics go on to suggest that when someone is struggling to overcome heartache, it can sometimes seem like they are trapped in a bad dream. However, it is important to remember that these feelings are not real, and they will eventually fade away. The second verse of the song talks about how heartache can feel like it's never-ending, but it's important to remember that there is always a silver lining to every cloud. The lyrics encourage listeners to let their guard down and allow themselves to feel the pain and sadness.
Overall, the message of the song is that it's okay to cry and let your emotions out because it's a natural way to heal. Johnnie Ray's uniquely powerful and emotive singing style perfectly captures the raw emotions of heartache and longing, making "Cry" an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When your beloved sends you a farewell letter
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
Crying is a natural way to relieve the emotional pain and feel better
When waking from a bad dream
After having a nightmare and waking up
Don't you sometimes think it's real?
You may confuse your dream with reality at times
But it's only false emotions that you feel
However, those emotions are not real and are only in your mind
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
If you are suffering from persistent emotional pain
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
And you feel more and more depressed every time you listen to music
Remember sunshine can be found behind a cloudy sky
Keep in mind that there's always hope, even in difficult situations
So let your hair down and go on and cry
It's okay to let your emotions out and cry
Writer(s): Johnnie Ray
Contributed by Peyton T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.