Cry Me A River RMX ft. 50 Cent
Justin Timberlake 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
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)

Cry me a river
Cry me a river, oh
Cry me a river, oh
Cry me a river, oh

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




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

Overall Meaning

The song "Cry Me a River" by Justin Timberlake chronicles a failed relationship that leaves the singer feeling hurt and vengeful. The lyrics describe the singer's former lover as someone who took their love for granted, and ultimately broke their heart by cheating. The song is a testament to the power of heartbreak, and the emotions that can come in its wake.


The first verse of the song sets the stage for the narrative, describing how the singer's lover was everything to them, but ultimately betrayed their love by making other plans. The chorus speaks to the hurt and pain of this betrayal, with the singer telling their ex that they don't have to explain their actions because they already know the truth. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings, addressing the audience directly and talking about the rumors they've heard about their ex's infidelity. The song's bridge is its most vindictive, with the singer telling their ex to "cry me a river" because they don't want to hear any more excuses.


Overall, "Cry Me a River" is a song about heartbreak and betrayal, and the emotions that come in the aftermath. It's a powerful testament to the pain and anger that can come from a failed relationship, and it speaks to the universal experiences of love and loss that we all go through.


Line by Line Meaning

You were my sun
You were the center of my world and everything revolved around you.


You were my earth
You grounded me and provided stability in my life.


But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
I loved you deeply, but you were oblivious to the many ways I expressed that love.


So you took a chance
You made a bold decision that changed the course of our relationship.


And made other plans
You pursued other interests and invested your time and energy in something else.


But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no
You didn't anticipate the consequences of your actions or expect them to have a negative impact.


You don't have to say, what you did
I already know what you did, and hearing it again from you won't change anything.


I already know, I found out from him
Someone else told me the truth about what happened between us.


Now there's just no chance
Our relationship is irreparably damaged and cannot be salvaged.


For you and me, there'll never be
We can never rekindle what we had and start anew.


And don't it make you sad about it?
The gravity of the situation should make you feel sorrowful about the outcome.


You told me you love me
You professed your love for me at one point in time.


Why did you leave me all alone?
Your sudden departure left me feeling abandoned and isolated.


Now you tell me you need me
Even though you left, you still have feelings for me and desire my presence.


When you call me on the phone
You reach out to me through technology instead of in person.


Girl, I refuse
I reject your advances and do not wish to reconcile.


You must have me confused with some other guy
I am not the type of person who will take you back after what you have done.


The bridges were burned
Our relationship was destroyed beyond repair.


Now it's your turn, to cry
You will experience the same pain and heartbreak that you inflicted upon me.


Cry me a river
Express your sadness and regret through tears.


You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid
There are certain things that are better off not being spoken or shared.


And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it
You had a deeper connection with this person than what you are letting on.


Don't act like you don't know it
Stop pretending that you are innocent and unaware of what you have done.


And all of these things people told me
Rumors and gossip about you have been circulating and I have heard them all.


Keep messin' with my head (messin' with my head)
Your actions and words continue to confuse and upset me.


Should've picked honesty
If you had been truthful from the beginning, things may have turned out differently.


Then you may not have blown it (yeah)
Had you been honest, we might still have a chance to be together.


The damage is done, so I guess I be leaving
Our relationship is beyond repair, and it is time for me to move on.


Cry me a river (go on and just)
I urge you to let out your emotions and cry.


Oh (oh!)
Expressing surprise that someone could hurt you like this.


I don't wanna cry no more, yeah yeah
I am tired of being hurt and want to move on from this sorrowful chapter in my life.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin R. Timberlake, Timothy Z. Mosley, Scott Spencer Storch

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@MooreVoicesMedia

I had to come back and listen to this to just make sure I wasn’t crazy…

Yeah, I am not what you would call a fan of 50 cents music, however, in my opinion that second verse is some of the best rapping I heard in 2003 and in life.

This is the version that the label should have put on the album and released as the first single.

You could here the hunger in 50’s delivery.

Just unbridled!



@marioprofnasta2788

(50 Cent)
She aint that chick from the burbs thats a stranger to drama
She that uptown girl wit the cocky personna
When out my way to let her know that I want her
I told her I know for sure we belong together
and I wouldnt break her heart my intentions are better
And I shared the same dreams she had about chedda
When the D's came she was down to hold the BARETTA
I got a thing for baby girl
It's me and her against the world


(Justin Timberlake)
You were my sun, you were my earth
but you didnt know all the ways I loved you, no
So you took a chance, made other plans
But I betcha didnt think that they would come crashin down, no

You don't have to say, What cha did
I already know, I found out from HIM
now theres just no chance
with you and me
there will 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 its your turn,To cry

Cry me a river
Cry me a river er er
cry me a river
cry me a river er er
YA YA

You know that they say somethings are better left Unsaid
It wasnt like you only talked to him
And you know it
(Dont act like you don't know it)
all of these things people told me
keep messin with my head
shoulda been honesty
then you may not have thought it

You don't have to say, What cha did
I already know, I found out from HIM
now theres just no chance
with you and me
there will never be
done 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 ( call me on the phone)

Girl I refuse
you must have me confused with some other guy (not like them baby)
the bridges were burned
now its your turn to cry

So
Cry me a river
Cry me a river er er
cry me a river
cry me a river er er
YA YA

Oh
The damage is done
So i guess i be leavin

Oh
The damage is done
So i guess i be leavin

Oh
The damage is done
So i guess i be leavin

You don't have to say, What cha did
I already know, I found out from HIM
now theres just no chance
with you and me
there will never be
don't it make you sad about it

So
Cry me a river
Cry me a river er er
cry me a river
cry me a river er er
cry me a river
cry me a river...........

(50 Cent)
Your smile make my day it's simple, your dimple
Your eyes, your lips, your thighs got me hypnotized
Communication is deep, I love it when we talk
Hate it when you leave but when you leave I love to watch you walk
You make a nigga forget about a life full of DRAMA
She got expensive taste she get it from her momma
Materialistic still a nigga wanna consistantly miss her
Touch what she don't, she smell like CHANEL
She feelin me and I can tell
With the right woman by my side I feel like I can't fail
I been around been up my attitude if fuck it now, she a rider
I'm in heaven when I am inside her
Workin up a sweat, kissin on her neck
Twirl play in the deck four bit correct
Have her drippin wet
She look in my eye and said she like but I know she love it
I just keep doin what I'm doin and think nothing of it



All comments from YouTube:

@danielsanchez585

Damn i used to have this burned on a cd back in the early 2000s. 20 years later and 50 verse still a classic

@superhotnerd

Lol same

@maiaking5715

Same as that

@misskielee8525

Yeah same well my sister used to

@ontheblocknba

SAME!!!

@jermainejones6564

Facts

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@Savageeshortiie

Heard this when I was like 13 I’m now 34 still jammin to itttt❀❀❀

@chevyrunner8846

Same, I downloaded this mother fu@ker off kazaa

@Spenc1000

Still to this day

@dontcarewhatmyusernameis4939

Right witcha buddy!

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