You Don't Have To Cry
New York Dolls Lyrics


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We'll falling into town
Let me lift you high
It's only inside our minds
Paradise got left behind
Where we're gonna go
Where we're gonna stay
What we're gonna do
Are we gonna find a way to play
A stain in the universe as we ? anywhere

We go from city to city
Where lights are pretty
Beautiful people dance around everywhere
Right imposed that ? and the wind blowing the newspaper

To the square right here
Time is always just a thieve
Disguising itself as a grief
Until you abandon your ?
You you don't have to yell
Or wait for my return
Things don't have to burn
Sit in solitude
A stain in the universe as we ? anywhere

You don't have to cry
You can dry your eyes




You don't have to cry
Let me see you smile

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Have To Cry" by New York Dolls talks about a relationship that is not perfect but still worth pursuing. The lyrics start with the singers falling into town, but they do not have a specific destination or plan. However, they are together, and that's what matters to them. The line "It's only inside our minds" suggests that the paradise they seek is not a physical place but rather a state of mind that they can create together. They still carry the stain of the universe with them, indicating that they have not escaped their problems and struggles, but they have found each other to endure them.


The song touches upon the idea of travelling and going from city to city, where lights are pretty, but also imposes on us the right to enjoy them. The lyrics suggest that there are difficulties to face, such as thieving time, disguising itself as grief, and the feeling of abandonment. The writer encourages his companion not to worry or wait for him, stating that they don't have to yell and things don't have to burn. There's a sense of acceptance and peace that comes through the piece, which suggests that the two of them can sit in solitude and revel in each other's company.


In conclusion, the song's lyrics convey the idea that a relationship is worth pursuing, even when everything is not perfect externally. They encourage each other to live in the moment and make the most of what they have, rather than worrying about what they don't have. There's a sense of freedom in their love, which allows them to find paradise anywhere.


Line by Line Meaning

We'll falling into town
We are arriving in the city


Let me lift you high
Allow me to elevate your spirits


It's only inside our minds
Our perception of reality is subjective


Paradise got left behind
Our past memories of blissful experiences have faded away


Where we're gonna go
What is our next destination?


Where we're gonna stay
Where will we find temporary shelter?


What we're gonna do
How will we fill our time in the city?


Are we gonna find a way to play
Can we still have fun despite our uncertain circumstances?


A stain in the universe as we ? anywhere
We have left an impact on the world, wherever we go


We go from city to city
We are nomadic in nature


Where lights are pretty
The city's nightlife is attractive to us


Beautiful people dance around everywhere
There is youthful energy flowing through the streets


Right imposed that ? and the wind blowing the newspaper
Authority figures reign over society and the winds of change are present


To the square right here
We are currently in a public gathering spot


Time is always just a thieve
Time passes by quickly and we can never get it back


Disguising itself as a grief
Loss of time creates feelings of sadness and regret


Until you abandon your ?
We must relinquish our attachment to the concept of time


You you don't have to yell
There's no need to be angry or upset


Or wait for my return
I will come back to you


Things don't have to burn
We don't need to cause destruction or chaos


Sit in solitude
Take time to reflect alone


A stain in the universe as we ? anywhere
We will leave our mark on the world, no matter where we are


You don't have to cry
There is no need for tears


You can dry your eyes
Your sadness will go away


Let me see you smile
I want to witness your happiness




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Written by: DAVID R. JOHANSEN, JASON STAEHLER HILL, SYLVAIN MIZRAHI

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