Cry Me A River
Justin Timber lake Lyrics


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You were my sun, you were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance, made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no

You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
With you and me
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry

Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river

You know that they say somethings are better left unsaid
It wasn't like you only talked to him
And you know it
(Don't act like you don't know it)
All of these things people told me
Keep messing with my head
Should've picked honesty
Then you may not have thought it

You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
With you and me
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry

Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Baby go on and just)
Cry me a river

Oh!
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving

Oh!
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving

Oh!
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving

Oh!
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving

You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
With you and me
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Baby go on and just)
Cry me a river (You can go on and just)
Cry me a river

Cry me a river (Baby go on and just)
Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry me a river (Oh baby cry)
Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more)

Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river

Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)
Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)
Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)
Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)

Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)




Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)
Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake featuring Timbaland is about the aftermath of a relationship that ended badly due to cheating. The lyrics tell a story of a man who was deeply in love with his partner but failed to express it in the right way. The woman took a chance and left him for someone else, but now she is regretting her decision and wants him back. The man refuses her advances and tells her that she must have him confused with someone else because she chose to pursue someone else instead of him. The song ends with the man telling her to cry a river because he is leaving.


The lyrics in this song carry emotional weight as they express feelings of betrayal, hurt, and sadness. The singer Justin Timberlake has stated in interviews that the song was written about his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, after she cheated on him. This personal story adds to the authenticity of the lyrics and makes the song more relatable to listeners who have also experienced heartbreak.


The production of the song is also notable, with its minimalistic electronic sounds and Timbaland's signature beats contributing to the song's overall impact. The music video for "Cry Me a River" also gained attention, as it featured a Britney Spears look-alike in a story of revenge, causing controversy and speculation.


Line by Line Meaning

You were my sun, you were my earth
You were the center of my world


But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
I loved you deeply, but you were unaware


So you took a chance, made other plans
You took a risk and pursued other endeavors


But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no
You probably didn't anticipate your plans failing so spectacularly


You don't have to say, what you did
I don't need an explanation from you


I already know, I found out from him
I found out the truth from someone else


Now there's just no chance
Our relationship is done


With you and me
We can never be together again


There'll never be
I have moved on and there's no going back


Don't it make you sad about it?
Doesn't it make you feel regretful?


You told me you love me
You professed your love to me


Why did you leave me all alone
After confessing your love, why did you abandon me?


Now you tell me you need me
Now you say you need me in your life


When you call me on the phone
When you reach out to me


Girl I refuse
I won't give in to your advances


You must have me confused with some other guy
You're mistaken if you think I'll fall for your tricks


The bridges were burned
Our connection is permanently destroyed


Now it's your turn, to cry
Now it's your time to feel emotional pain


Cry me a river
Express your emotions through tears


You know that they say somethings are better left unsaid
Sometimes it's better not to reveal the truth


It wasn't like you only talked to him
It's not just that you spoke to him


And you know it
You're aware of what you did


(Don't act like you don't know it)
Don't pretend like you're completely oblivious


All of these things people told me
I heard from others about what happened


Keep messing with my head
It's causing me mental distress


Should've picked honesty
You should've told me the truth from the start


Then you may not have thought it
It's possible things could have turned out differently


Oh!
Expression of frustration/disbelief


The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
The harm has been done, it's time for me to move on


Cry me a river (Go on and just)
Cry your tears freely


Cry me a river (Baby go on and just)
Let the tears fall, it's okay


Cry me a river (You can go on and just)
Feel free to cry


Cry me a river (Cry me, cry me)
Keep shedding tears


Cry me a river (Oh baby cry)
Let your emotions out


Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more)
I don't want to cry anymore




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT STORCH, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

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@enriqueeliardo7489

Letra:

You were my sun
You were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance
And made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no

You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
For you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone?
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry

Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)

You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid
And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it
Don't act like you don't know it
And all of these things people told me
Keep messin' with my head (messin' with my head)
Should've picked honesty
Then you may not have blown it (yeah)

You don't have to say (don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone (all alone)
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone (when you call me on the phone)
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy (I'm not like them baby)
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn (it's your turn) to cry

So cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)

Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving (4x)

You don't have to say (you don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (you can go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (come on baby, cry)
Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more, yeah yeah)

Cry me a river
Cry me a river, oh (3x)

Cry me a river (cry me, cry me) oh (6x)
Cry me a river (cry me, cry me)



@gabriellem7092

You were my sun
You were my earth
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance
And made other plans
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no

You don't have to say, what you did
I already know, I found out from him
Now there's just no chance
For you and me
There'll never be
And don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone?
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn, to cry

Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)

You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid
And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it
Don't act like you don't know it
And all of these things people told me
Keep messin' with my head (messin' with my head)
Should've picked honesty
Then you may not have blown it (yeah)

You don't have to say (don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

You told me you love me
Why did you leave me all alone (all alone)
Now you tell me you need me
When you call me on the phone (when you call me on the phone)
Girl, I refuse
You must have me confused with some other guy (I'm not like them baby)
The bridges were burned
Now it's your turn (it's your turn) to cry

So cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)

Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Oh (oh!)
The damage is done, so I guess I be, leaving

You don't have to say (you don't have to say)
What you did (what you did)
I already know (I already know)
I found out from him (uh)
Now there's just no chance (no chance)
For you and me (you and me)
There'll never be
Don't it make you sad about it?

Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (you can go on and just)
Cry me a river (yeah, yeah)

Cry me a river (baby, go on and just)
Cry me a river (go on and just)
Cry me a river (come on baby, cry)
Cry me a river (I don't wanna cry no more, yeah yeah)



@jademoon7938

Scott Storch did some of the lyrics, the bridge and the melody on Cry Me a River, the beat and rest of production was Timbaland. Storch is not credited as a producer, which is why he never made any Justin Timberlake songs after Cry Me a River, and him and Timbaland fell out over it.

That kind of made him lose his career. Well, that and a crippling cocaine addiction that saw him lose his fortune, which is really sad.

I respect Storch and his work, but I sort of feel like amending my comment on Timberlake to include Storch would be like giving credit to Storch for D.R.E. Day because he wrote the piano riff.

Don't get me wrong, the piano riff made the song, it is among the most recognizable components of Dre's songs, up there with the vocoder on California Love.

That said, it is like 2% of the work that went into the song, while his work on Cry Me a River was more like 25% of the song. So he definitely deserves credit with Timberlake.

But to put Storch up there as, "The one who made Timberlake's beats"... Idk. That title belongs to Timbaland imo.



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Guys, if a girl cheats on you, DO NOT break into her house and watch her shower.

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That's #GoodAdvice, right there !

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Can I at least dance on her furniture?

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Or what.. That sounds like a challenge ;)
Can us girls do it tho?

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