Cry Me A River
Peter Nordahl Lyrics
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Why don't you prove it true
Come on and cry me a river
Cry me a river
I've cried a river over you
Now you say
You're sorry
Come on and cry me a river
Cry me a river
I've cried a river over you
You drove me
Nearly drove me out of my head
Why you never shed a tear
Remember
I remember every word you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me
And now you say you love me
Why don't you prove you do
Come on and cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you
You drove me
Nearly drove me out of my head
Why you never shed a tear
Remember
I remember every word you said
Told me love was too plebeian
Told me you were through with me
And now you say you love me
Why don't you prove you do
You can cry me a river
Cry me a river
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
I cried a river over you
The lyrics of Peter Nordahl's "Cry Me a River" explore the themes of breakups, heartache, and betrayal. The song is directed towards a person who has wronged the singer and left them feeling hurt and betrayed. The opening lines express the singer's skepticism towards the subject's statements of love and the need for them to prove their commitment. The repeated refrain of "Cry me a river" suggests that the singer wants the subject to feel the pain that they have experienced as a result of their actions.
The second verse reinforces the idea of the singer's emotional turmoil and the subject's lack of remorse. The lines "You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head, why you never shed a tear" emphasize the pain the singer has gone through and the lack of emotional response from the subject. The singer remembers every word the subject said, particularly the declaration that their love was too plebeian and that they were through with the singer. The final lines of the song imply that the singer still loves the subject, but they need them to prove it with genuine tears of remorse.
Overall, "Cry Me a River" is a powerful song that explores the complicated emotions of heartbreak, betrayal, and love. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup, as they capture the feelings of anger, sadness, and skepticism that come with a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you say you need me
You claim to need my presence.
Why don't you prove it true
Show me some evidence that your statement is true.
Come on and cry me a river
Express your emotions towards me with tears.
Cry me a river
Continue to express your emotions even if it is difficult.
I've cried a river over you
I have had an emotional breakdown over you.
You're sorry
You express remorse for your past actions.
For being so untrue
For not being honest or loyal in the past.
You drove me
You made me feel a certain way.
Nearly drove me out of my head
Your actions impacted me to the point of emotional distress.
Why you never shed a tear
I am curious as to why you never showed any emotion towards me despite my pain.
Remember
I vividly recall what happened between us.
I remember every word you said
I recall all of the conversations that we had.
Told me love was too plebeian
You informed me that love is too basic or ordinary for you.
Told me you were through with me
You conveyed to me that our relationship was over.
And now you say you love me
You express love towards me despite your past words and actions.
Why don't you prove you do
Demonstrate that your love is genuine.
You can cry me a river
You have the opportunity to express your emotions to me through tears.
I cried a river over you
I experienced a significant amount of emotional pain due to our past relationship.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton
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