Tonight I Wanna Cry
Keith Urban Lyrics
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I got the TV on, the sound turned down and a bottle of wine
There's pictures of you and I on the walls around me
The way that it was and could have been surrounds me
I'll never get over you walkin' away
I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry
Would it help if I turned a sad song on
"All By Myself" would sure hit me hard now that you're gone
Or maybe unfold some old yellow lost love letters
It's gonna hurt bad before it gets better
But I'll never get over you by hidin' this way
I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry
I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
From my eyes
Tonight I want to cry
The song "Tonight I Wanna Cry" by Keith Urban is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who is alone in his house, drowning his sorrows with a bottle of wine and memories of his lost love. The haunting melody is supported by lyrics that are full of pain, nostalgia, and regret.
In the first verse, the singer is shown alone in his house, surrounded by photos of the happy times he shared with his lover, who has now walked away. He is listening to the soundless TV and indulging in a bottle of wine. He is completely consumed by the memories of the past, which he wishes he could have again in the future, but he knows that this is not possible.
The chorus of the song, "Tonight I want to cry," is repeated multiple times throughout the song, conveying the feeling of loneliness and vulnerability that the singer is experiencing. The second verse speaks of the desire to recall the memories after his lover has gone, and whether it would be helpful to listen to a sad song or read their old love letters. But the singer knows it will only hurt him more before it can help him get over the one who has departed.
Overall, "Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a melancholic and emotional song that really tugs at the heartstrings. It speaks to the universal human experience of losing someone and the journey to heal and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone in this house again tonight
I am alone in this house yet again tonight, with nothing but my thoughts and memories of you.
I got the TV on, the sound turned down and a bottle of wine
To distract myself from the loneliness, I have turned on the TV, lowered its volume and opened a bottle of wine.
There's pictures of you and I on the walls around me
The pictures of you and me hanging on the walls serve as constant reminders of our moments together.
The way that it was and could have been surrounds me
The memories of our past and the possibilities of the future envelop me.
I'll never get over you walkin' away
Your decision to leave me will always have an effect on me, and I don't know if I'll ever be able to fully move on.
I've never been the kind to ever let my feelings show
I have always been emotionally reserved, not wanting to show my vulnerabilities to anyone.
And I thought that bein' strong meant never losin' your self-control
I believed that being strong meant never losing control of your emotions or showing signs of weakness.
But I'm just drunk enough to let go of my pain
The alcohol has loosened my inhibitions and allowed me to release the pain of your absence.
To hell with my pride, let it fall like rain
I am willing to let go of my pride and allow my tears to flow freely.
From my eyes
I will cry because that is what I need to do right now.
Tonight I want to cry
I am feeling overwhelmed with emotion, and my soul needs to release all of it by crying.
Would it help if I turned a sad song on
Maybe playing sad music would help me express and amplify the sadness I am feeling.
"All By Myself" would sure hit me hard now that you're gone
The song "All By Myself" would remind me of just how much I miss you now that you've left me all on my own.
Or maybe unfold some old yellow lost love letters
Reading the old love letters that we gave each other could bring up some past memories and remind me of how much I love and miss you.
It's gonna hurt bad before it gets better
It will hurt a lot to confront and process these feelings, but I understand that it is necessary for healing.
But I'll never get over you by hidin' this way
I cannot simply put on a brave face and pretend that everything is okay. I need to confront my emotions before I can truly move on from you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keith Lionel Urban, Monty Powell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@onikabogdan811
I don't understand why I listen to all of these sad songs when I'm sad... It just makes me feel worse yet better... you know?
@gabrielhoward2250
+Onika Bogdan Yes i know excatly how u feel it is just u cant say your feelings and even tho the song is sad and makes you sadder it feels like it lets goof your feelings and someone actually knows how you feel but in a more beautiful and powerful way Music.
@anj810408
understand 100%
@mitchellayton124
I agree 100%
@yionnealexander1170
totally same as me
@paws1634
yes cause listening to happy songs just. idk
@patriciaappleyard3764
This song has beautiful words. Losing someone who you love is one of the worst feelings ever. Always here for you ❤
@Mikessongs952
I agree Patricia. This is one amazing song and yes losing someone is oh so hard on one.❤
@orionstar7015
This song touches everyone , cause everyone at some point have had a loss, or disappointment in their lives. I can only say that like every hurt, comes pain and that time eventually heals those hurt, but always leaves a scar, however that should not stop us from moving on, cause life it's all about learning, and growing, even when we think it's unfair, there has to be a reason, that's I I fight my feelings. I wish to all that has had a loss in their lives, or going through painful times, stay strong, we are wonderful souls, resilient , and incredibly wonderful when we fight and don't give in, we can achieve the impossible.
@milosradumilo2495
I agree.❤