Don't Cry No Tears
Moorer Allison Lyrics
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Don't cry no tears around me
'Cause when all the water's gone
The feeling lingers on
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
Well, I wonder who's with her tonight?
And I wonder who's holding her tight?
But there's nothing I can say
To make him go away
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
There's nothing I can say
To make him go away
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
Don't cry no tears around me
In Moorer Allison's song "Don't Cry No Tears", the singer is trying to console someone who has just ended a relationship. The chorus is a simple plea for the person not to cry, but the verses give us some insight into why they might be crying in the first place. The singer wonders who their ex is with now and if someone else is holding them tight. But the singer knows there's really nothing they can say or do to make the pain go away.
The line "When all the water's gone, the feeling lingers on" is a metaphor for the lasting emotional impact of a breakup. Even after all the tears have been cried, the hurt remains. The singer is asking the person not to cry in front of them because they know how hard it is to let go and move on, but they are also acknowledging the difficulty of doing so. The phrase "old true love ain't too hard to see" suggests that the relationship was authentic, and the bond was strong, making it even harder to heal from the loss.
Overall, the song is a touching reminder that the pain of heartbreak is a universal experience but offering support can make it easier to bear.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry no tears around me
Please don't show your emotions in my presence
Don't cry no tears around me
I don't want to be witness to your tears
'Cause when all the water's gone
The feeling lingers on
Even after the tears dry, the emotions still remain
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
It's obvious that we had a deep connection, but I can't handle your tears
Well, I wonder who's with her tonight?
And I wonder who's holding her tight?
I can't help but think about who you're with now and how they're holding you
But there's nothing I can say
To make him go away
I know I can't do anything to make him leave, even though I want to be with you
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
Our love was real, but please don't cry in front of me
There's nothing I can say
To make him go away
No matter what I say, I can't make the person you're with leave you
Old true love
Ain't too hard to see
Don't cry no tears around me
We had a strong love, but please don't show your sadness in my presence
Don't cry no tears around me
Please don't show your tears to me
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Ava Hritz
856am Allison voice is amazing, Nashville should be booking her and asking her to join the opry for real country music.