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To Make A Big Man Cry
P J Proby Lyrics
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To make a big man cry
She only has to take his heart
Break his heart, telling him goodbye
To make a big man cry
It's easy to do
To make a big man cry
And then, watch him cry
She's got the power to sink him
In the winking of an eye
She only has to shake it off
And break it off, for no reason why
To make a big man cry
It's easy to do
To make a big man cry
Just tell him you're through
And then, watch him cry
(Yes, boy, it's easy to do)
Watch him cry
(Yes, boy, it can happen to you)
Watch him cry
(You know what he's saying is true)
Because it happened to me
(Because it happened to me)
Just take a look, you'll see
(Just take a look and you'll see)
I'm only part of the man
Only half of the man, I used to be
I know
It only takes a little girl
To make a big man cry
She only has to lead him on
And when she's gone, he'll just wanna die
To make a big man cry
It's easy to do
To make a big man cry
Just tell him you're through
And then, watch him cry
(Watch the big man cry)
Watch the big man cry
(Watch the big man cry)
Just watch me cry
(Watch the big man cry)
Watch him cry
(Watch the big man cry)
The lyrics to P J Proby's "To Make A Big Man Cry" tell the story of a man who has been brought to tears by a woman. The song suggests that it's only a little girl who can make a big man cry, and this is because of her power over his heart. With just a few words or actions, she can break his heart and tell him goodbye, leaving him feeling devastated and in tears.
The lyrics describe the ease with which a woman can make a man cry. The song suggests that all it takes is for her to tell him she's through, and he will be reduced to tears. The man in the song knows firsthand how this feels, as he reveals that he too has been brought to tears by a woman.
The song explores the power dynamics between men and women, highlighting how even the biggest and most powerful men can be reduced to tears by a woman's actions. It suggests that men's emotions are more fragile than they might seem, and that women hold more power than they often realize.
Line by Line Meaning
It only takes a little girl
A woman with little effort can have a profound emotional effect on a man.
To make a big man cry
A man can be made to cry by someone he loves.
She only has to take his heart
By taking control of his heart, she has the power to inflict emotional pain.
Break his heart, telling him goodbye
Breaking up with him and telling him goodbye can be very devastating for him.
She's got the power to sink him
The woman has the ability to emotionally destroy the man completely.
In the winking of an eye
It can happen very quickly and unexpectedly.
She only has to shake it off
If the woman decides to leave him, it's as easy as shaking something off.
And break it off, for no reason why
She can break up with him for any reason or for no reason at all.
(Yes, boy, it's easy to do)
It's very easy to make a big man cry.
(Yes, boy, it can happen to you)
It can happen to any man.
(You know what he's saying is true)
The man speaking from experience knows what he's talking about.
Because it happened to me
The man speaking has personally experienced this emotional pain.
(Because it happened to me)
He reiterates that he has lived through it.
Just take a look, you'll see
It is noticeable how much being hurt in love can affect a man.
(Just take a look and you'll see)
The man encourages others to recognize and acknowledge the emotional pain he has experienced.
I'm only part of the man
The experience has significantly impacted his sense of self.
Only half of the man, I used to be
He no longer feels like the full and confident man he once was.
She only has to lead him on
The woman doesn't even need to follow through on a relationship, just leading him on can be hurtful.
And when she's gone, he'll just wanna die
When the woman leaves, it can be so emotionally taxing for the man that he may become suicidal.
(Watch the big man cry)
The chorus emphasizes the message that a big man can be made to cry.
Just watch me cry
The man is willing to show his vulnerability and pain through tears.
(Watch him cry)
The chorus repeats the message that any man can be made to cry.
(Watch the big man cry)
The chorus reminds listeners that even big, strong men can be emotionally impacted to the point of tears.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LES REED, PETER CALLANDER
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