Smith has been performing since the age of 8 and writing songs since 11, amassing a broad catalog of mostly unreleased tracks that skew from pop to modern soul. One of the earliest songs she remembers writing was called “High Street,” about when all the stores in her hometown of Walsall, in the midwest of England, closed during the economic recession of the late-’00s, leaving behind a hollow ghost town. Walsall is a run-down place, Smith said, with “a lot of creative people, but not many possibilities.”
Don't Watch Me Cry
Jorja Smith Lyrics
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Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me there
I wonder if you're thinking, "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just cryin' 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free
All I can do is let my heart bleed?
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through the thoughts
Not that I wanna get in, but I want to see how your mind works
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Thinking it's best that they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
Oh, I wonder if you're thinking, "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just cryin' 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free
All I can do is let my heart bleed?
The lyrics of Jorja Smith's song, "Don't Watch Me Cry," convey the pain and confusion of a breakup. The first verse expresses the singer's feelings of hurt and confusion, as they don't know the reason why their partner left. They regret crying when their partner left and asking them not to wait, which now makes them feel vulnerable and exposed. The second verse states that the pain is harder to bear when the singer doesn't understand their own thoughts or their partner's. The person they thought they knew has become a mystery and they don't know what went wrong.
The chorus contains a repeated plea for the ex-partner to not watch the singer cry, indicating the desire for privacy and the need to process their thoughts alone. They are not crying because they are alone, or because they were left without warning, but because they cannot escape the pain of what could have been. The last line "All I can do is let my heart bleed" highlights the singer's powerlessness over their emotions.
The bridge shows that the singer still thinks about their ex-partner, wondering if they have also thought about them since leaving. They are aware that they may not be on their ex-partner's mind, but this does not stop them from thinking about them all the time.
Overall, the song explores the many emotions that arise following a breakup, including confusion, vulnerability, pain, and longing. The lyrics are raw and poignant, expressing the universal experience of the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, it hurts the most 'cause I don't know the cause
The pain of not knowing why you left is unbearable
Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Regretting showing emotions when you left and said not to wait for you
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Admitting that you still have feelings for the person who left
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me there
Trying to go back to the moments when things were good between you two
I wonder if you're thinking, "Is she alright all alone?"
Questioning if the person who left thinks about your well-being
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Thinking about reasons why the person who left hasn't reached out
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
Wondering if the person who left thinks about you as much as you think about them
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
Asking the person who left not to witness your pain
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me on my own
Clarifying that you're not crying because you're alone, but because of what could've been
I'm not cryin' 'cause you left me with no warning
Stating that it's not the lack of warning that caused the tears
I'm just cryin' 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Crying over the possibilities and what could've happened if things were different
Are you aware when you set me free
All I can do is let my heart bleed?
Expressing the pain and vulnerability that comes with being left behind
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through the thoughts
Having difficulty understanding the reasons behind the person's actions
Not that I wanna get in, but I want to see how your mind works
Desiring to understand what goes on in the person's mind
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Finding it harder when the person who left doesn't realize the impact of their actions
Thinking it's best that they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
Knowing that the person who left may have thought leaving was for the best, which makes it harder to move on
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jorja Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alindiataylor5348
@Shadyinkd So darling...if I say I'm not going to interact with you with any more responses....am I being negative?
"Not" is NOT a negative term. Hince..."I will not buy into this anymore!"
Oh here is another one..."I will not let you say that and get away with it!."
Well now...
Hmmm...in your world, that is negative too I suppose?
Facts. It is the context it is used in.
You don't know what I meant because you don't know me.
Geesh... you have a lot to learn my dear but really it's ok. People have their opinions.
If you were offended then switch your focus...that's all. It's not that serious and you are fighting for nothing.
Your immaturity is obvious and you are displaying hypocritical tendencies.
Saying hush to another adult is silly.
I digress.
Happy Holidays and thank you for your time!
I really wish you the best.
This is a waste of energy and does (NOT) accomplish anything.
Learn to accept others opinions.
Say what you may after this. I won't be engaging. Life is waaaaay too short.
Bye, FeeFee
@madisonmills2431
[Verse 1]
Oh, it hurts the most 'cause I don't know the cause
Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me there
[Pre-Chorus]
I wonder if you're thinking "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine?
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
[Chorus]
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
[Verse 2]
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through their thoughts
Not that I wanna get in, but I want to see how your mind works
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Thinking it's best that they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I wonder if you're thinking "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine?
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
[Chorus]
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
@pm-tf2vd
Lyrics
Oh, it hurts the most 'cause I don't know the cause
Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me back
I wonder if you're thinkin' "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through the thoughts
Not that I wanna get in, but I want to see how your mind works
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Thinking it's better they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
Oh, I wonder if you're thinkin' "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call, but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
@ericklausa1728
Oh, it hurts the most 'cause I don't know the cause
Maybe I shouldn't have cried when you left and told me not to wait
Oh, it kills the most to say that I still care
Now I'm left tryna rewind the times you held and kissed me there
I wonder if you're thinkin', "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine?
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
Oh, it's harder when you can't see through their thoughts
Not that I wanna get in but I want to see how your mind works
No, it's harder when they don't know what they've done
Thinking it's best that they leave, meaning that I'll have to move on
Oh, I wonder if you're thinkin', "Is she alright all alone?"
I wonder if you tried to call but couldn't find your phone
Have I ever crossed your thoughts because your name's all over mine
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
A moment in time, don't watch me cry
I'm not crying 'cause you left me on my own
I'm not crying 'cause you left me with no warning
I'm just crying 'cause I can't escape what could've been
Are you aware when you set me free?
All I can do is let my heart bleed
@JorjaSmith
Thank you for all of the support for my BRITs performance! ❤️ You can stream or buy my debut album here > https://jorjasmith.ffm.to/lostandfound
@linarose5994
Just beautiful . Jorja please never stop ❤
@robindunford
You were just amazing Jorja.
@Kal-lc4ld
I literally love you....if you could pls check out my cover I promise it’s worth it 😊😊😊❤️
@albertovasquez7013
Jorja Smith errissistible❤️
@damaxan8855
You're the best
@maysendavies48
Never have I heard someone sound this similar to the studio version I'm genuinely shocked
@mistergreen3921
Ruth B
@jessicaruiz1048
Rihanna
@nissan_skyline
That means she sounds so good naturally, her producers don’t have make any enhancement or changes to her voice during the recording of her records. That’s essentially why artists sound different singing live vs. in their songs. Producers can make the crappiest singers, like Madison Beer for instance, sound amazing on a song, but when she sings live, you can hear just how terrible she actually sounds irl.