I Cried for You
Judy Garland And Mickey Rooney Lyrics
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Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises, every single vow
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
The song "I Cried For You" performed by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney is a ballad about a woman who was heartbroken but has moved on after the cruel treatment she received from her lover. The lyrics depict the woman's journey from being miserable and crying over her lover to realizing her worth and finding someone who loves her better. In the beginning, she remembers how she used to weep over the things her lover said to her, and how he forgot his promises and just laughed at her. But now, she has found someone better and she wants him to see how it feels to be in her shoes.
The chorus of the song, "I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me, every road has a turning, that's one thing you're learning" implies that the person who caused her heartache will soon feel what it’s like to be alone and hurt, just like she did. She has moved on from her old lover and has found someone with "two eyes just a little bit bluer" and a "heart just a little bit truer." Overall, the song shows a powerful message of resilience and moving forward from toxic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days how I used to weep
I recall a time when your hurtful words brought me to tears
Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
Your hurtful words kept me up at night, causing me to lose sleep
You forgot your promises, every single vow
You broke your promises and didn't keep any of your vows
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
You used to mock me, but now the tables have turned and I am the one in control
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
I shed tears for you, and now you will experience the same pain and sorrow because of me
Every road has a turning
Life is unpredictable and can change at any moment
That's one thing you're learning
You are starting to realize that life can take unexpected turns
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
In the past, I was foolish for allowing myself to be treated poorly by you
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I have found someone with eyes that are even more beautiful than yours
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I have found someone with a heart that is more honest and genuine than yours
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
I cannot forget the countless hours spent in worry and anxiety because of your actions
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
I spent all day wondering how to handle the difficult situation you put me in
In those days you never thought anything of me
You used to disregard me and my feelings
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I was once your obedient follower, but now I am free from your control
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GUS ARNHEIM, ARTHUR FREED, ABE LYMAN
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