DON'T CRY
K.L. Jones Lyrics
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Totally drained
On the verge of going crazy
On the edge of insane
I know you'd prayed I'd make it
But I never pulled through
I gave up on going on girl
Just like I gave up on you
But don't you cry darlin'
Though it's a cryin' shame
I was hooked on that whisky so bad
I didn't know my name when I died
Don't cry darlin'
You know it's not you're fault
I was stealin' time from the devil and I
Just got caught
You know Hon
David left you so long ago
He didn't want to darlin'
Aw but his dying words told you so
But that strong stuff
Aww it was always his weakness
But hell any man can be a fool
And I know that he was so ashamed and sorry
For all those bad things that he did to you
But don't you cry darlin'
Though it's a cryin' shame
I was hooked on that whisky so bad
I didn't know my name when I died
Don't cry darlin'
Well it's not you're fault
I was stealin' time from the devil and I
Just got caught
Don't you cry darlin'
Though it's a cryin' shame
I was hooked on that bottle so bad
I didn't know my name when I died
Don't cry darlin'
The song "Don't Cry" by K.L. Jones talks about a man who has hit rock bottom. He admits to being drunk, totally drained, and on the verge of going crazy. He feels as though he is on the edge of insane and has given up on life. Although he knows that his loved ones have prayed for him to make it, he admits to never pulling through. He gave up on himself and on those who cared about him, including the woman he loved. However, despite all this, he urges her not to cry for him. He knows that his addiction to whisky played a major role in his downfall and that he only has himself to blame for it. He tells her that it's not her fault that he died, and that he was caught in his own web of deceit.
The song also references another man, David, who left the woman a long time ago. Although he didn't want to leave her, his dying words made it clear that he couldn't stay. The singer also mentions that David had a weakness for strong alcohol. He acknowledges that any man can be a fool but knows that David was ashamed and sorry for all the bad things he did to her.
The key message of the song is that addiction can have fatal consequences. The singer realizes too late that his addiction has cost him his life and the love of the woman he cared about. He hopes that his story can serve as a warning to others, and that his loved ones won't blame themselves for his death.
Line by Line Meaning
Drunk
Intoxicated from consuming alcohol
Totally drained
Completely exhausted and lacking energy
On the verge of going crazy
Close to losing sanity or mental stability
On the edge of insane
Very close to becoming mentally unstable or insane
I know you'd prayed I'd make it
Acknowledging someone's hope and desire for the artist to overcome their struggles
But I never pulled through
The singer did not succeed or overcome their struggles
I gave up on going on girl
The singer no longer had the will or strength to continue living
Just like I gave up on you
The artist abandoned or stopped caring for someone important to them
But don't you cry darlin'
Encouraging someone to refrain from shedding tears or feeling emotional pain
Though it's a cryin' shame
Despite the painful or unfortunate circumstances
I was hooked on that whisky so bad
The singer had a severe addiction to alcohol
I didn't know my name when I died
The artist was heavily under the influence of alcohol before passing away
You know it's not you're fault
Reassuring someone that they are not to blame for the situation
I was stealin' time from the devil and I
The singer engaged in self-destructive behavior or a dangerous lifestyle
Just got caught
The singer's actions resulted in negative consequences or punishment
David left you so long ago
Referring to a past relationship where someone abandoned their partner
He didn't want to darlin'
Suggesting that the individual who left did not have genuine feelings or intentions towards the other person
But his dying words told you so
The individual who left expressed regret or remorse before they passed away
But that strong stuff
Referring to a substance or addiction that caused harm or damage
Aww it was always his weakness
The individual who left had a vulnerability or flaw that contributed to their destructive behavior
But hell any man can be a fool
Acknowledging that anyone can make mistakes or bad decisions
And I know that he was so ashamed and sorry
Suggesting that the individual who left felt guilt and regret for their actions
For all those bad things that he did to you
Recognizing that the individual who left caused harm or pain to someone else
I was hooked on that bottle so bad
Reiterating the artist's addiction to alcohol
Don't cry darlin'
Encouraging someone to refrain from shedding tears or feeling emotional pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dean Dillon
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