I cry real tears
Lace Lyrics


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(Linda Thompson/Reed Vertelney)
(Track 4 - Time 4:25)

You ought to be ashamed of yourself
The way you talk down to me
Oh baby, didn't anybody ever teach you
To act more respectfully
I'm telling you
That I'm only human too
Don't you realize
Look my face
What do you see in my eyes
When a part of me just dies

I cry real tears
I have real fears
I've got a heart that's beating inside
Sometimes it breaks
And when it aches
My eyes cry real tears

You treat me like you think I'm made of stone
Like when I'm cut I don't bleed
Oh baby, don't you know that I'm just flesh and bone
So what do you want from me
I'm telling you
That I'm only human too
Don't you realize
Just look at my face
What do you see in my eyes
When a part of me just dies

I cry real tears
I have real fears
I've got a heart that's beating inside
Sometimes it breaks
And when it aches
My eyes cry real tears

There's something called the Golden Rule
Someday you'll wish you followed it more
You've been a fool
My love is truer than any love you will find
But I'm worth so much more and so is my time

I cry real tears
I have real fears
I've got a heart that's beating inside
Sometimes it breaks
And when it aches
My eyes cry real tears

I cry real tears
I have real fears
I've got a heart that's beating inside
Sometimes it breaks
And when it aches
My eyes cry real tears





Every little teardrop that falls from my eyes falls for you baby
You ought to be ashamed of yourself

Overall Meaning

These lyrics to Lace's song "I Cry Real Tears" are a powerful expression of pain and vulnerability in the face of mistreatment in a relationship. The singer addresses their partner directly, sharing the hurt they feel from being talked down to and not shown the respect they deserve. The phrase "I'm only human too" emphasizes the singer's desire to be treated as an equal, rather than as an object to be disregarded or manipulated. The repeated chorus of "I cry real tears" underscores the authenticity of their emotion and the depth of their pain. The closing lines suggest that the singer knows their worth and will not accept being mistreated any longer.


Overall, the lyrics convey a message of self-respect and a refusal to be treated as less than worthy of love and respect. The vulnerability expressed here is a reminder that even the strongest among us have moments of weakness, and that it is important to acknowledge and express our emotions, rather than suppressing or denying them.


Line by Line Meaning

You ought to be ashamed of yourself
You should feel guilty for the way you treat me


The way you talk down to me
Your condescending tone towards me is disrespectful


Oh baby, didn't anybody ever teach you To act more respectfully
You were never taught proper manners and etiquette


I'm telling you That I'm only human too Don't you realize Look my face What do you see in my eyes When a part of me just dies
I'm reminding you that I'm a person with emotions, and you can see the pain in my eyes when you hurt me


I cry real tears I have real fears I've got a heart that's beating inside Sometimes it breaks And when it aches My eyes cry real tears
I am truly emotional and vulnerable, and your actions affect me deeply


You treat me like you think I'm made of stone Like when I'm cut I don't bleed Oh baby, don't you know that I'm just flesh and bone So what do you want from me
You act like I am invincible and cannot be hurt, but I am human and susceptible to pain


There's something called the Golden Rule Someday you'll wish you followed it more You've been a fool
You should treat others how you want to be treated, and one day you will regret your actions


My love is truer than any love you will find But I'm worth so much more and so is my time
I love you deeply, but I know my worth and I deserve better treatment


Every little teardrop that falls from my eyes falls for you baby
My tears are a result of your actions towards me




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LINDA THOMPSON, REED PHILIP VERTELNEY

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Clear Pass

Real Country music! Thanks Beverly! Love and greetings from Sofia, Bulgaria!

Steve Brinkman

Thanks for this. My mother used to listen to this when I was young.

Richard Martin

Awesome !!!

New Fallon

Beautiful

Raymond Beament

Wonders never cease.

Jay West

My favorite version is the Eternal one, but I like this one too.

Dale Roberts

I never knew there was an alternate version I like Beverly Hood though

patrice58

Kole Dupe Search for Eternal I cry real tears.

Kidkracker 69

Eternal one?

Kevin Johnson

Pick a Puppy... Beverly I would have never guessed you had such a voice...Well done

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