No Time to Cry
Papermoon Lyrics


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I can tell by your eyes that it seems you cried forever
And all I can say is "I love you"
I can tell by your smile, now I'm here it's getting better
I wish you could say what makes you feel blue

See the sunshine outside your window, and I know
The sorrow will fade away
It is no time to cry, so I ask you why do you cry
'bout yesterday

And you smile, though I see,
There is a sadness deep inside you
There's something you hide, I don't know why
If I could, I'll help you be just as happy as you used to,
And free from the pain that makes you feel blue

See the sunshine …

And I know if I could make you believe again in you,
My friend
You would show the feelings you hide inside
And smile again


See the sunshine …

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Papermoon's song No Time To Cry are a powerful message of love and support to someone going through a difficult time. The song begins with the singer noticing the pain and sadness in the person's eyes and expressing their love for them. The singer then tries to offer comfort and encouragement by pointing out the beauty of the world outside and reminding the person that the sorrow will fade away. The chorus emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present and not dwelling on the past ("It is no time to cry, so I ask you why do you cry 'bout yesterday").


The second verse continues with the singer's attempts to help the person overcome their pain. The singer acknowledges that despite the person's smile, there is still a sadness inside them that they are hiding. The singer wants to help them be happy again and free from the pain that is making them feel blue. The chorus repeats, highlighting the theme of living in the moment and finding joy in the present.


The final verse expresses the hope that the person will believe in themselves again and show the world the feelings they have been hiding. The song ends by repeating the chorus one last time, urging the person to see the sunshine outside their window and live in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I can tell by your eyes that it seems you cried forever
From the expression in your eyes, it appears that you cried for a long time


And all I can say is "I love you"
The only thing I can tell you is that I love you


I can tell by your smile, now I'm here it's getting better
Your smile assures me that my presence has made things better for you


I wish you could say what makes you feel blue
I hope you could confide in me and tell me the cause of your sadness


See the sunshine outside your window, and I know The sorrow will fade away
Look at the sunshine through your window, and I am sure that your grief will lessen


It is no time to cry, so I ask you why do you cry 'bout yesterday
This is not the moment to weep, so why are you still dwelling on the past?


And you smile, though I see, There is a sadness deep inside you
You smile, but I notice that you are carrying a deep sadness within you


There's something you hide, I don't know why If I could, I'll help you be just as happy as you used to, And free from the pain that makes you feel blue
You are concealing something, and I don't understand why. But if I could, I would assist you in regaining the happiness you once had and relieve you from the pain that is causing your sadness


And I know if I could make you believe again in you, My friend You would show the feelings you hide inside And smile again
I am aware that if I could restore your trust and confidence in yourself, my friend, you will express the emotions you are suppressing and arise to smile once more




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