Cry Me a River
Lynda Carter Lyrics


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Now you say you're lonely
You cried the whole night through
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you

Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you

You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember, I remember all that you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me

And now you say you love me
Well just to prove you do
Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river over you





Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
I cried a river............over you

Overall Meaning

Lynda Carter's song Cry Me a River is a passionate and soulful piece that speaks of heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship. The opening lines convey a sense of the singer's disbelief and detachment from the situation. The subject is now lonely and crying, but the singer refuses to sympathize because they have been through the same before. 'Cry me a river' is repeated twice, which gives the impression of the singer being callous towards the other person.


The second verse reveals that the other person is apologizing for being untrue. The singer responds by repeating the first verse, indicating that their heart is too hurt to show any sympathy. The next line "You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head" expresses the depth of the singer's pain, caused by the other person's actions. The following verse recalls the other person's claims that love was beneath them and that they were through with the singer.


The final verse is the bridge for the song, during which the other person declares their love for the singer while trying to persuade them of their sincerity. However, the singer remains unforgiving and encourages the other person to cry a river to prove their love. The song concludes with the repeat of the opening line, except now the roles are reversed, and it is the singer who had the last word.


Overall, Cry Me a River by Lynda Carter is an emotional ballad about a broken relationship caused by betrayal. The song's lyrics paint a clear picture of the pain the singer has endured, and how despite the other person's attempts to reconcile, they remain unwilling to forgive.


Line by Line Meaning

Now you say you're lonely
You claim to be feeling alone now


You cried the whole night through
You wept the entire night


Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
If you're feeling so bad then you can cry as much as you want


I cried a river over you
I have already cried my fair share over you


Now you say you're sorry
You now claim to feel apologetic


For being so untrue
For the fact that you weren't truthful


You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
You pushed me so far that I almost lost my sanity


While you never shed a tear
You didn't cry at all throughout this ordeal


Remember, I remember all that you said
I can still recall all the things you told me


Told me love was too plebeian
You said love was too common and vulgar


Told me you were through with me
You made it clear that you were done with me


And now you say you love me
And now you claim to have feelings for me


Well just to prove you do
To demonstrate that your love is genuine


Come on and cry me a river, cry me a river
Go right ahead and cry to your heart's content


Go on and cry me a river, cry me a river
Just like I did before, it's your turn now


I cried a river............over you
I shed many tears over our past relationship




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton

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