Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Crying My Heart out for You
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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looking through my window as the lovers passing by
and I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
Looking through my window i see the moon above
it's a lovely night for romance a perfect night for love
but I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
walking hand in hand in the street below
I see a boy and girl smiling as they meet
they walk hand in hand to the park across the street
while I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
In Neil Sedaka's song "Crying My Heart Out for You," the singer sings of the pain they feel after a breakup while watching couples in love pass by. The opening lines, "Standing all alone with teardrops in my eyes, looking through my window as the lovers passing by," set the somber tone for the rest of the song. The singer sees the moon above and notes it's a beautiful night for love, but they stand alone and cry for their lost love.
As the song progresses, the singer remembers the love they used to share and how they would walk hand in hand on the street below. A boy and girl walk by smiling and hold hands, and the singer can't help but feel the sting of loneliness and heartbreak. The song's repeated refrain, "I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you," highlights the singer's isolation and desperation as they long for their former partner.
Overall, "Crying My Heart Out for You" is a poignant and relatable song for anyone who has experienced heartache and the feeling of watching the world move on without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing all alone with teardrops in my eyes
I am standing alone with tears in my eyes
looking through my window as the lovers passing by
I look out of my window and watch lovers passing by
and I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
I stand alone, crying for you
Looking through my window i see the moon above
I see the moon above through my window
it's a lovely night for romance a perfect night for love
It's a perfect night for love and romance
but I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
Despite the perfect night, I still stand alone and cry for you
I remember you, the love we used to know
I remember the love we had
walking hand in hand in the street below
We used to walk down the street hand in hand
I see a boy and girl smiling as they meet
I see a boy and girl happily meeting each other
they walk hand in hand to the park across the street
They walk to the park while holding hands
while I stand alone, all alone, crying my heart out for you
While they enjoy each other's company, I am still alone and crying for you
Contributed by Sophie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mrob75
What a FANTASTIC undiscovered gem ! What is wrong with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... sheesh
Tom Smith
Neil Sedaka is one of my favorite singers, thanks for the comment!
Maria aparecida Da Silva Silva
Também muito linda 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Tom Smith
He's one of the greatest songwriters ever, so he should definitely be in there, and he would be if the judges had better taste and were not as biased.
harry webb
what a great singer.i think i remember reading some years ago that he wrote over 500 songs? what a talent.great singer. he is part of history i think he and many more like him should be in the hall. along with blues rap r and b put them all in i think he rocked then and now timeless classics. not every ones cup of tea i know but never the less what a talent.no million dollor music vids just a great voice and piano.you cant reright history people. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Maria aparecida Da Silva Silva
Fantástico linda música gênio 🤩🤩
Paolo Ghelardini
Una delle 7 meraviglie del mondo! Thankyou si much, Neil! You will ne always in my heart and in my way!
Paolo Ghelardini
Unbelievable! Forever in my heart, since my 60 years! Ciao, Neil! I love you!
Alcides Gonçalves de Oliveira
gostaria de ter tempo para ver e ouvir estas maravilhas, são muito lindas!
BRONXGIRL10
Just gorgeous! I think its the first time I've heard it!