Before I Cry
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Lyrics

I can't believe the things you said
I am shocked and cannot comprehend the hurtful things that you said to me

Right now I wish that you would try
I am asking you to make an effort to be there for me in this moment of pain

Try to stay near me
Please do not leave me alone to deal with these emotions

Try to be near me
Your physical presence and support is essential for me at this time

Before I cry (before I cry)
I am on the verge of tears and need you to comfort me before I break down

‘Cause I am gonna need a well
The depth of my pain is immense and I require significant support to manage it

To catch the pain and lift the spell
I need to release the pain I am feeling and I am hoping you can help me do that

Like you won't hear me
I fear that my cries for help will go unheard and unnoticed

Can you try to heal me?
Please attempt to alleviate my pain and help me heal from this hurt

Hurry up, hurry up
I am imploring you to act quickly and decisively

Before I lose you
I am worried that if you do not act soon, our connection could be lost forever

Before you lose me too
If we do not make an effort to work through this, I could be gone from your life as well

Before I change my mind
I am hoping that you act before I decide to give up on us altogether

'Cause I'm gonna cry
My emotions are overwhelming me and I will break down in tears if I do not receive support

If you say you don't need me
If you express that you do not require my presence, it will devastate me

I'm gonna cry if you act like you don't care
Your lack of concern or support will cause me to become emotional

Promise me, baby, you know I can't fake it
I am asking you to promise me that you will not ignore my pain and that I can trust your support

Why don't you hold me?
Physical embrace and support is one of the most important things you can provide me right now

Tell me you love me
I need to hear that you still love and care for me despite the current situation

Could you please find another way?
I am asking you to explore alternative approaches or solutions to the problem we are facing

I start to think that I'm insane
The pain and emotion has become so overwhelming that I feel like I am losing my grip on reality

Trying to stay here
I am trying my hardest not to give up on our relationship

Let me just lay here
At times, all I can do is lay down and try to manage the pain I am feeling

I'm 'bout to lose it
I am struggling to maintain my composure and control my emotions

Is that so confusing?
I am not sure why this is so difficult to understand or why you are not acting to help me

Am I just repeating myself?
I worry that my pleas for help and support are going unheard or ignored

Say something loving to me before I crumble
Your words of love and support could make all the difference in my ability to handle this situation

Tell me, tell me, tell me
I feel like I need to hear reassurances from you repeatedly to believe that you still care for me

Have I said what I needed to say?
I am unsure if I have fully expressed the extent of my pain and fear in this situation

Have you said what you wanted to say?
I am curious if there is more that you need to express or communicate to me about this situation

Did you say what you wanted to say?
I am asking if you feel like you have expressed yourself fully and honestly in this conversation

Would you try and stop me before I cry?
I am asking that you make an effort to prevent me from breaking down in tears and support me through this hardship