She became famous still very young as "the Piper girl", from the name of a fashion music club in Rome where she used to sing in the '60 years. She has experimented every kind of music over the 40 years of her career, from early pop songs to electronic, chinese music and rock; her masterpiece is the record "Oltre l'Eden...", published in 1989 and reprinted on CD again in 2006.
Cry Me a River
Patty Pravo Lyrics
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You cried the long night through
Well, you can cry me a river
Cry me a river
I've cried a river over you
Now you say you're sorry
For being so untrue
Well, you can cry me a river
I've cried a river over you
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
While you never shed a tear
Remember? I remember all that you said
Told me love was to plebeian
Told me you were through with me and
Now you say you love me
Well, just to prove you do
Well, you can cry me a river
Cry me a river
I've cried a river over you
The lyrics to Patty Pravo's "Cry Me a River" suggest a relationship that has ended badly. The singer in the song appears to have been hurt by the other person's actions, so much so that they cried a river over them. It's evident in the first verse, which states, "Now you say you're lonely, You cried the long night through, Well, you can cry me a river, Cry me a river, I've cried a river over you." These lyrics convey a sense of hurt and betrayal, and it seems as though the singer has no intention of forgiving the other person any time soon.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship ended because the other person was untrue. This is conveyed in the second verse, which says, "Now you say you're sorry, For being so untrue, Well, you can cry me a river, Cry me a river, I've cried a river over you." The singer is hurt by the other person's actions, and it's evident that they no longer trust them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "cry me a river," emphasizing the hurt and pain experienced by the singer. It's evident that the relationship has caused significant emotional damage, and the singer is not willing to let go of the pain easily. The final verse suggests that the other person has come back and claims to love the singer. However, it's unclear if the singer believes them, or if they are willing to forgive them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cry Me a River" suggest a relationship that has been damaged by betrayal and deceit. The singer has been hurt deeply, and the pain is evident throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you're lonely
You’ve reached out to me because you are feeling alone
You cried the long night through
You were up all night crying because of your loneliness
Well, you can cry me a river
You can vent and share all your emotional burdens with me
Cry me a river
Cry as much as you need to and let it all out
I've cried a river over you
I have also been through a lot of pain and sadness because of you
Now you say you're sorry
You now realize your mistake and are apologizing
For being so untrue
You acknowledge that you haven't been honest in our relationship
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Your actions made me feel crazy and overwhelmed
While you never shed a tear
You never showed remorse or emotions regarding my feelings
Remember? I remember all that you said
I have not forgotten anything that you said or did to me
Told me love was to plebeian
You looked down on me and our relationship, thinking it’s unworthy or common
Told me you were through with me and
You said you didn't want to be with me anymore and were ending our relationship
Now you say you love me
You are now claiming that you have feelings for me
Well, just to prove you do
To prove your love or sincerity, you’re willing to do something emotional or drastic
Well, you can cry me a river
In this case, showing your love can be crying to prove your emotions to me
Cry me a river
Do something emotional or drastic to illustrate your love for me
I've cried a river over you
I've been seriously affected and hurt by you, and I don't know what to do
Contributed by Lucy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.