His Virgin Records debut album featured the songs "It's You That's On My Mind" and "Dream About You". He is most remembered for his 1997 cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry", for the film Romeo + Juliet as well as his performance on the chorus of Baz Luhrmann's "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)".
When Doves Cry
Quindon Tarver Lyrics
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Alone in a world that is so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe I'm just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
Yes, they cry
Oh, they cry
How could you leave me standing
Alone in a world that's so cold?
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Maybe I'm just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry, yeah, yeah
This is what it sounds like
This is what it sounds like
This is what it sounds like
Dream if you can a courtyard
An ocean of violets in bloom
Animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat, the heat between me and you
Maybe you're just like my mother (maybe)
She's never satisfied (she's never satisfied)
Why do we scream at each other?
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry, yeah, yeah
Doves cry
A plague on both your houses
You know that they cry
You know that they cry
You know that they cry (Romeo is finished)
You know that they cry
You know that they cry
How could you leave me standing (you know that they cry)
Alone in a world that's so cold? (You know that they cry)
Maybe I'm just too demanding (you know that they cry)
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold (you know that they cry)
Maybe I'm just like my mother (you know that they cry)
She's never satisfied (you know that they cry)
Why do we scream at each other? (You know that they cry)
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
The lyrics to "When Doves Cry" by Quindon Tarver describe the pain and confusion of a relationship that has ended abruptly. The singer is struggling to understand why their partner has left them, and the lyrics suggest that the singer may be partly to blame for the breakup. The repetition of the phrase "maybe I'm just" emphasizes the singer's sense of uncertainty about their own identity and whether they are worthy of love. The line "why do we scream at each other" suggests that the breakup was not amicable, and the phrase "this is what it sounds like when doves cry" suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed by emotions that they don't fully understand.
The second half of the song switches focus to a dreamlike image of a courtyard with an ocean of violets in bloom, where animals strike curious poses. This surreal image emphasizes the singer's feeling of disorientation and confusion about their own emotions. The repetition of the phrase "you know that they cry" suggests that the singer is grappling with a sense of loss and grief that is difficult to express.
Overall, the lyrics to "When Doves Cry" explore the complex emotions that arise after a breakup, including feelings of self-doubt, confusion, and grief. The song suggests that love is a complex and difficult thing to navigate, and that our relationships with others are shaped by our own past experiences and family dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
How can you leave me standing
Alone in a world that is so cold?
Feeling abandoned and isolated in a harsh world.
Maybe I'm just too demanding
Wondering if high expectations are the problem.
Maybe I'm just like my father, too bold
Considering if inherited traits lead to conflict.
Maybe I'm just like my mother
She's never satisfied
Reflecting on a parent's perpetual discontent.
Why do we scream at each other?
Questioning the constant conflict.
This is what it sounds like
When doves cry
Comparing the sorrowful sounds of grieving doves to the pain of relationships.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michalagoss7625
I love prince, but when this child sings this it just feels so right....
@sabrinaivery7306
This is my favorite Romeo and Juliet movie I like others ones to but this is the best to me .
@brittanyfarmer9888
Mine as well
@GoddessB888
I used to watch this movie just to hear this song 😂
@fvnaticbychoice
It’s crazy how well this song meshes with the thematic elements of the work
@platinumdanzie2146
Still love you Quindon🤷🏾♀️😍😍😍😍🤩
@tamarakurth8579
One of the best Remixes of a Music Song and a Cinematic Movie EVER.
"How could you leave me standing in a world so cold?"
@VMIZFLY
Damn, this movie and this Prince classic reimagined by Q will forever be the best. It can’t be topped.
@great9800
I have yet to see another Romeo and Juliet movie top this one. 🔥 🔥 🔥
@W2ATL
Outstanding movie. Very original at the time. Great cast, great soundtrack.