Cry
Mike Ireland Lyrics
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It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
When waking from a bad dream
Don't you sometimes think it's real
But it's only false emotions that you feel
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
So let your hair down and go on and cry
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Well now, remember sunshine can be found
Behind a cloudy sky
So let your hair down and go right on and cry
The song "Cry" by Mike Ireland and Holler is a powerful ballad that speaks to the pain of heartbreak and the cathartic release of allowing oneself to cry. The lyrics suggest that crying is a healthy and necessary response to emotional pain, and that a good cry can help to alleviate the blues and find the sunshine behind the clouds.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the line "If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye" signaling the end of a relationship. The next line, "It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry," suggests that the singer believes that crying is a necessary and beneficial response to this kind of heartbreak. The second verse expands on this theme, urging the listener to let their hair down and cry if their heartaches linger too long.
The final verse brings the song to a hopeful conclusion, reminding the listener that sunshine can be found even behind the darkest clouds. The repeated refrain of "So let your hair down and go right on and cry" reinforces the idea that crying is a natural and healthy way to process emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
If your sweetheart sends a letter of goodbye
When someone you love leaves you, and you get a letter saying that they've gone, it's devastating.
It's no secret you'll feel better if you cry
Crying is a natural response to such a heartbreaking event, and it's okay to let it out. It's necessary for healing.
When waking from a bad dream
Have you ever woken up from a bad dream feeling sad, scared or lonely? The emotions you experienced in that instance are common but not permanent since they were only in your head.
Don't you sometimes think it's real
Dreams can often feel real, so when you first wake up, it can be hard to tell what is real and what is not.
But it's only false emotions that you feel
The emotions felt during a bad dream are not real, but rather just feelings conjured up in your mind. So, there's nothing to worry about.
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
Sometimes, after a traumatic event, the pain experienced can linger on, and it might seem like it will never go away.
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
It's common for people to associate songs with pain, and sometimes it feels like the more music you listen to, the sadder you get.
Remember sunshine can be found behind the cloudy skies
However bad things may seem, there is always hope that things will turn around. Even when it's cloudy and gloomy, there is a chance for happiness.
So let your hair down and go on and cry
Crying can be a freeing experience, and it's important to allow yourself to feel the emotions and cry if needed as it may help with the process of healing.
Well now, remember sunshine can be found
It's essential to keep in mind that no matter how dark and hopeless a situation might seem, there is still a chance for happiness and peace-of-mind.
Behind a cloudy sky
Despite the challenges and problems that one might face, there is always a ray of hope or a chance of something different happening.
So let your hair down and go right on and cry
Crying is a sign of releasing pain, and thus it's necessary. Don't hold it in, and don't be ashamed of shedding tears.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert S. Kelly
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