The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested to him by a friend named Sharon Sheeley (Eddie Cochran's girlfriend) who remembered the name of an old high school boyfriend.
P.J. Proby did demos for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and other artists. His greatest hits are "Somewhere", "Maria", "Hold Me", "Niki Hoeky" and "I Apologise". In 1996, Marc Almond produced the album Legend which included the duet single "Yesterday Has Gone".
She cried
P.J. Proby Lyrics
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She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
A home is no place to hide
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
Every day's the same, she fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
She wonders why
Today she's turning sixteen
Everyone singing but she can't seem to smile
They never get past arms length
How could they act like everything is alright'
Pulling down her long sleeves
To cover all the memories that scars leave
She says, 'Maybe making me bleed
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean'
Every day's the same, she fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
She wonders why
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries'
This is the dark before the dawn
The storm before the peace
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change
And God is watching over you, He hears you
And every day's the same, she fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause I know He hears her when she cries
Every day's the same, she fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause I know He hears her when she cries
She'll be just fine
'Cause I know He hears her when she cries
The lyrics to P.J. Proby's song She Cried narrate the story of a young girl who is suffering from abuse to the point where she feels the need to harm herself. Her bruises and scars are physical manifestations of her pain, and she hides them by wearing long sleeves. She is trapped in her own home, and no one seems to notice her cries for help. Despite her young age, she has already lost her innocence and is struggling to find a way out of her situation.
The song also touches on themes of faith and hope. The singer assures the girl that she is not alone and that God is watching over her. He believes that she will be okay, and that her cries will eventually be heard, leading her to a better future. Although the girl's present may be bleak, the singer reminds her that this is just the storm before the peace, and better days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl, terrified
A young, frightened girl is the subject of the song
She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
She is physically hurt and wishes the pain would go away
A home is no place to hide
Despite being in her home, she does not feel safe or protected
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
The emotional pain she experiences is overwhelming and heartbreaking
Every day's the same, she fights to find her way
She struggles every day to cope with her situation
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
The girl suffers in multiple ways and seeks solace in prayer
She wonders why
She questions why her cries for help seem to go unheard
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries'
She asks if her sadness and pain are noticed by others
Today she's turning sixteen
The girl is celebrating her sixteenth birthday
Everyone singing but she can't seem to smile
Despite being surrounded by loved ones, she cannot find happiness
They never get past arms length
The people in her life are not really close to her
How could they act like everything is alright'
She questions how those around her can ignore her obvious pain and behave normally
Pulling down her long sleeves
She tries to hide the physical marks of her suffering
To cover all the memories that scars leave
The scars serve as tangible reminders of her past pain
She says, 'Maybe making me bleed
The girl considers self-harm as a way to escape her emotional turmoil
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean'
She sees this self-destructive behavior as a form of catharsis
This is the dark before the dawn
The song expresses the idea that difficult times can be a prelude to better ones
The storm before the peace
The metaphorical storm represents the hardships in life, leading to a state of peace
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change
The message is that challenges are temporary and things will get better over time
And God is watching over you, He hears you
The song suggests that a higher power is aware of her pain and suffering
She'll be just fine
The song concludes with a hopeful message that the girl will improve
'Cause I know He hears her when she cries
A reassurance that someone cares and will respond to her cries for help
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GREGG RICHARDS, TED DARYLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Beattie
still a magic record after all these years
rontenn1
For me he is P.J.PERFECT! Greatest singer I have ever heard & seen!
Charismaticart
This reminds me of when I was a teenager in the sixties and I bought tickets for me and all my friends to see P.J. at the Birmingham Odean Theatre, because I was too afraid to go on my own. Imagine my disappointment when it was announced that P.J. was ill and that he would be replaced by the new singer Tom Jones who had just released 'It's Not Unusual'. I've held a grudge against Tom Jones ever since! We eventually go to see P.J. later at the Birmingham Town Hall. What memories of our youth!
mick owen
its been a long time but tom jones as a lot 2 thank 2 PJ 4
rontenn1
Tom Jones is great but P.J.P. is the true KING!
John Benn
WOW WOW WOW !
From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.