Crying Over You
Ken Boothe Lyrics


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When you cry, you cry because you lose someone
Or because the load you're carrying is too heavy for you
Right now, I'm crying because the one I love
Has gone and left me all alone
I would like to express myself to you people
So that you can get a better understanding
Of what I'm trying to say
Oh, crying over you in the morning
Crying over you in the evening
Crying over you, don't know what to do

You made me feel ashamed
People say, "it's all in the game"
Woman please, let me explain
Then I know you'd be mine

Oh, every day I pray - mm
To have you and to hold - oh yeah
Now that you are here by my side
I really, really don't want to cry

Crying over you in the morning
Crying in the evening
Crying over you, don't know what to do - mm

You made me feel ashamed
People say, "it's all in the game"
Oh woman, woman, woman, let me explain
Then I know you'd be mine

Then I'll stop crying, crying over you
And I'll stop sighing, sighing, don't know what to do
Lying, lying, every day in my bed




Sighing, sighing, don't know what to do
'Cause I'm crying, crying ....

Overall Meaning

The song "Crying over you" by Ken Boothe is a slow, soulful ballad about heartbreak and loss. The first verse sets the tone for the entire song by explaining that crying is a natural response to losing someone or bearing a heavy load. The singer goes on to say that he is crying because the one he loves has left him alone. The lyrics are packed with emotion and the singer conveys his feelings of sadness and confusion through his powerful vocals.


In the chorus, the theme is repeated but with a slight variation that underscores the depth of his sorrow. He sings about crying over the person in the morning, evening and how lost and helpless he feels. In the second verse, he tries to explain himself to the person who left him, hoping that she will understand how much he needs her. He pleads with her to take him back and says that if she does, he will stop crying and feeling ashamed.


Overall, the lyrics of "Crying over you" are a moving commentary on the pain of heartbreak and the various emotions one experiences when losing a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

When you cry, you cry because you lose someone
Crying comes naturally when you lose someone you love


Or because the load you're carrying is too heavy for you
Sometimes, crying is an emotional release when you're overwhelmed by burdens


Right now, I'm crying because the one I love
I'm shedding tears because the person I care for has abandoned me


Has gone and left me all alone
The one I love has deserted me, and I am completely alone


I would like to express myself to you people
I want to communicate my feelings to others so they can understand me


So that you can get a better understanding
I hope to make myself clearer for others to comprehend


Of what I'm trying to say
I want to articulate what's in my heart


Oh, crying over you in the morning
I am weeping about my lost love from the moment I wake up


Crying over you in the evening
My tears for you don't stop, even at night


Crying over you, don't know what to do
I don't know how to cope, so I can't help crying and feeling lost


You made me feel ashamed
You caused me embarrassment and humiliation


People say, "it's all in the game"
Others say that love is a game with winners and losers


Woman please, let me explain
Please allow me to clarify, my dear lady


Then I know you'd be mine
If you can see things from my perspective, you might return to me


Oh, every day I pray - mm
Every day I ask for divine intervention


To have you and to hold - oh yeah
I want you to be mine and for us to be together


Now that you are here by my side
Now that you're here with me, finally


I really, really don't want to cry
I genuinely hope I won't shed any more tears


Lying, lying, every day in my bed
I'm consistently lying in bed, lost in thought


Sighing, sighing, don't know what to do
I don't know how to proceed and keep feeling distressed


'Cause I'm crying, crying ....
I'm still crying and overcome with emotions




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Comments from YouTube:

@TH3_FURY

One of the most beautiful voice from this era in that music style !
Love Ken Boothe so much, he makes my days better since 40 years !

@MarieProvost77

What a lovely thing to do; posting this on a day when despair threatens. Can't be depressed while I'm skankin'. And Ken is a god.

@pauledwards6470

Love it

@noratarragona9398

Buenisimo groove

@fF-jb4gs

Amazing mr boothe

@JRGRAY-33

๐Ÿ’ฅClassic ๐Ÿ’ฅ

@stevenbennett2951

What a track

@user-xt7hp5bo1z

Reminds me of my school days ๐Ÿคญ

@DrGoodnSexy75

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š

@richiebennett161

Memories

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