Don't You Cry
OH FYO! Lyrics
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'Cause it won't make it easier
No it's just gonna tear me up
A little more when I close this door behind me
Don't you cry
'Cause I am leaving anyways
So let's not waste the time
Remaining for us to say goodbye
So tell me what you want
Tell me what you want from me
Come on tell me what you want
But don't tell me you don't want me to leave
So good bye my love
Don't you cry
Don't make it harder than it already is
Good bye my love
What can I say
It's gonna hurt you anyways
Don't you cry
Maybe time flies by
And I am back before you even miss me
Come on dry your eyes
And show me your smile
For one last time
Don't get me wrong
It's always good to be with you
But this, my dear, is still what I am living for
So good bye my love
Don't you cry
Don't make it harder than it already is
Good bye my love
What can I say
It's gonna hurt you anyways
Don't you cry
Don't you cry
Don't you cry
Tell me what you want
Tell me what you want from me
Come on tell me what you want
But don't tell me you don't want me to leave
So good bye my love
Don't you cry
So good bye my love
Don't you cry
Don't make it harder than it already is
Good bye my love
What can I say
It's gonna hurt you anyways
Don't you cry
Don't you cry
Don't you cry
The lyrics to OH FYO!'s "Don't You Cry" depict a difficult goodbye between two people in a romantic relationship. The singer is leaving and encourages their partner not to cry, explaining that it will only make it harder for both of them. They acknowledge that saying goodbye will be painful, but it's necessary, and they don't want to waste any more time. The singer asks their partner to tell them what they want but not to say that they don't want them to leave - indicating that the decision has already been made. The second verse expresses the hope that they will reunite in the future, but currently, the singer must pursue their goals without their significant other.
The theme of the song centers around the difficulty of saying goodbye and the pain it can cause, no matter the circumstances. The lyrics communicate sadness, regret, and a sense of inevitability, with the singer acknowledging that leaving is the right choice but still wishing it didn't have to be so hard. The song's melancholic tone is accompanied by a soft, acoustic guitar, making it a heart-wrenching track about the human experience of separating from someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you cry
Please don't shed tears
'Cause it won't make it easier
Your tears won't make this situation less difficult
No it's just gonna tear me up
Seeing your tears will cause me emotional pain
A little more when I close this door behind me
Leaving will already be hard enough, please don't make it harder
'Cause I am leaving anyways
I've already made the decision to leave
So let's not waste the time
We should spend our remaining time together wisely
Remaining for us to say goodbye
Before we part ways, we should say goodbye
So tell me what you want
Please communicate your desires to me
Tell me what you want from me
Tell me what you need from me
Come on tell me what you want
I want to fulfill your desires
But don't tell me you don't want me to leave
Please don't ask me to stay if it's not what you really want
So good bye my love
This is the last goodbye
What can I say
There's nothing more I can say or do to change the situation
It's gonna hurt you anyways
Leaving will be painful for both of us
Maybe time flies by
Perhaps time will pass quickly
And I am back before you even miss me
I might return before you even have time to feel my absence
Come on dry your eyes
Please stop crying
And show me your smile
I want to see you happy again
For one last time
This is our last chance to be together
Don't get me wrong
I don't want to be misunderstood
It's always good to be with you
Being with you is always a positive experience
But this, my dear, is still what I am living for
I have to leave to pursue my goals and dreams
Don't make it harder than it already is
Please make this farewell easier for me
What can I say
There's nothing else I can say or do
Don't you cry
Please try to hold back your tears
Don't you cry
Please try not to cry
Don't you cry
Please don't cry
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