Don't Cry Baby
Queen Latifah Lyrics


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Don't cry, don't cry, baby
Don't cry, baby
Dry your eyes
And let's be sweethearts again

Oh, 'cause you know
You know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
Come on, come on sweetheart
Let's try it over again

And oh, don't cry, don't cry, baby
Don't cry, don't cry
Dry your eyes
And let's be sweethearts again

And oh, 'cause you know
You know I didn't mean
To ever treat you so mean
Come on, come on sweetheart
And let's try it over again

Oh, don't cry, don't cry, baby
Oh, don't cry, baby, don't cry
Dry your eyes
And let's be sweethearts again

Oh, don't cry, don't cry
Don't cry, don't cry
I'm so sorry, baby
Don't cry

And don't cry
I got you right here




I wanna keep you near
Forever my dear, baby, baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Cry Baby" by Queen Latifah is a heartfelt plea to an ex-lover to forgive her and try to make things work again. The lyrics use repetition and a soothing tone to comfort the brokenhearted person. The first verse begins with the repeated phrase "Don't cry, baby" as the singer urges the tearful person to stop crying and give their love another chance. She acknowledges that she may have treated them badly in the past, but begs for forgiveness and a fresh start. The loving tone and use of the word "sweetheart" implies a deep emotional connection between the two.


In the second verse, the lyrics repeat the same sentiments as the first, further emphasizing the singer's desire to patch things up. The verse ends with the line "And let's try it over again," indicating a willingness to start anew. The final stanza repeats the same phase "Don't cry" three times, followed by an apologetic "I'm so sorry, baby." The last lines of the song showcase the depth of the singer's emotions as she proclaims her love and a desire to keep her lover near forever.


Overall, "Don't Cry Baby" is a touching song about love and forgiveness, with a message of hope and determination to make things work.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry, don't cry, baby
Please don't cry, my dear friend


Don't cry, baby
Please don't cry, my friend


Dry your eyes
Please stop crying


And let's be sweethearts again
Let's try to fix our relationship and be close again


Oh, 'cause you know
Listen to me, my friend


You know I didn't mean
I never intended


To ever treat you so mean
To hurt you in any way


Come on, come on sweetheart
Let's work things out, my friend


Let's try it over again
Let's start again


Oh, don't cry, don't cry, baby
Please don't cry, my dear friend


Oh, don't cry, baby, don't cry
Please don't cry, my friend


I'm so sorry, baby
I apologize, my friend


And don't cry
Please stop crying


I got you right here
I'm here for you


I wanna keep you near
I want to be close to you


Forever my dear, baby, baby
I want to be close to you always, my friend




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES P. JOHNSON, SAUL BERNIE, STELLA UNGER

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