Cry
Norther Lyrics


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Your words echoing deep in my mind
Fearing the hurt of things to come
you dwell in the days left behind

To live or die
Wandering the strange ways of time
Life can go by in a blink of an eye
and minutes can hold you
for thousands of years
or never let go

The light is gone now
once so bright
No use to fight
you will fall down
to your knees
Cry

Your search has brought you nothing but pain
Looking for light with blindfolded eyes
you only got burned by the flame
Can't take another day

The light is gone now
once so bright
No use to fight
you will fall down
to your knees
Cry

The light is gone now
once so bright
Crushed in the cold hands
with no meaning
beautiful things




can be easily broken
Cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Norther's song Cry seem to express the pain of disappointment and loss in a relationship or a search for something. The opening lines of the song give the impression that the person's words have left an indelible impression on the singer, as they continue to echo deep in their mind. There seems to be a sense of apprehension and fear expressed in the second line where the singer is anticipating the hurt that might yet come.


The next line, "you dwell in the days left behind," suggests that the person referred to in the song may be more preoccupied with the past than with living in the present. The contrast between living and dying is drawn as the singer wonders about the strange ways of time. The phrase "life can go by in a blink of an eye" reinforces the idea that time is fleeting and emphasizing the importance of living in the present. The line "minutes can hold you for thousands of years or never let go" underscores the power of memory and how it can keep one trapped in the past or struggling to move on.


The chorus of the song, "The light is gone now once so bright, no use to fight, you will fall down to your knees, Cry" amplifies the sense of despair the singer feels. The absence of the "light" that was once so bright and helped drive the search, whether it is for love or something else, has left the person feeling helpless and resigned to their fate. The image of falling to your knees crying suggests a deep sense of pain and anguish.


In the second verse, the pain of the search for light is further amplified. The person has been looking with "blindfolded eyes," suggesting they may have been pursuing the wrong thing or person for some time. The reference to being burned by the flame adds an evocative image of the pain of getting close to finding what you're looking for only to be disappointed. The line, "Can't take another day" reinforces the sense of hopelessness and that something needs to change.


The final chorus strikes a similar note of despair to the first. The light that was once so bright is crushed in the cold hands of fate with no meaning. The line, "beautiful things can be easily broken," is a poignant reminder of how fragile our existence is and how easily things that once seemed so perfect can slip away from us. The word "cry" repeated often throughout the song reinforces the sense of vulnerability and pain expressed in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Your words echoing deep in my mind
The singer is haunted by memories of the person they are addressing and their words.


Fearing the hurt of things to come you dwell in the days left behind
The singer fears future pain and dwells on past memories, unable to move forward.


To live or die
The singer is contemplating their existence and potential demise.


Wandering the strange ways of time
The artist feels lost in the passage of time and the unpredictability of life.


Life can go by in a blink of an eye
The artist reflects on the fleeting nature of life.


and minutes can hold you for thousands of years or never let go
Time can feel slow and burdensome, or pass too quickly, leaving the singer wishing for more.


The light is gone now once so bright
Something that was once positive and bright, such as hope or happiness, has now disappeared.


No use to fight you will fall down to your knees Cry
The artist feels helpless and overwhelmed, unable to resist their emotions and breaking down in tears.


Your search has brought you nothing but pain
The artist has been searching for something, but has only found heartache and suffering.


Looking for light with blindfolded eyes you only got burned by the flame
The artist has been seeking enlightenment or positivity, but their efforts have only resulted in pain and disappointment.


Can't take another day
The singer feels exhausted and unable to continue coping with their struggles.


Crushed in the cold hands with no meaning beautiful things can be easily broken Cry
Even things that were once beautiful and valuable can be destroyed by life's cruel and arbitrary circumstances, causing the artist to cry in despair.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONI ALEKSI HALLIO, JUKKA-PEKKA KOSKINEN, PETRI OLAVI LINDROOS, TUOMAS PLANMAN

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